by Ross Turchaninov, MD and Boris Prilutsky, MA, LMT This is the third part of our article. In the first two parts we discussed the nature of trigger points in the skeletal muscles, as well as their different
by Ross Turchaninov, MD and Boris Prilutsky, MA, LMT In the first article we briefly reviewed the history of the trigger point concept as well as major mechanisms of the trigger point formation. This part of
by Ross Turchaninov, MD and Boris Prilutsky, MA, LMT Trigger point therapy (TPT) is perhaps the most controversial topic in modern-day massage literature. At the same time it is one of the cornerstones of medi
Dear reader, This part of our journal is dedicated to the medical aspects of massage therapy. For those of you who would like to extend your practice into this exciting field of massage therapy the information
Science of Medical Massage This technique is a part of the vast collection of medical massage techniques and protocols to be found in Video Library of MEDICAL MASSAGE PROTOCOLs. Shovel Technique by RJ Schmit,
