Why is the 2–3-hour window after eccentric exercise so important? To answer this question, we will also use an article published in the Journal of Massage Science (Sep/Oct 2009) by our sports massage expert O
Here is the chain of events that contributes to muscle soreness and fatigue after eccentric exercise. Again, we will use the publication by Cheung et al. (2003) as a guide because it summarizes everything beaut
Letter from the Editor Sep/Oct '10 Person of the Month Sep/Oct '10 Science of Sports Massage JMS'S RESPONSE TO NEW YORK TIMES INTERVIEW WITH PROF. M. TSCHAKOVSKY ON EFFECTS OF SPORTS MASSAGE By R
The purpose of this section of the Journal of Massage Science is to inform the practitioners about valuable articles that frequently go unnoticed, as well as to point to those authors and publications who exhib
In every issue of our journal, you will find a Case of the Month, which we will select from among the submitted cases. Everyone who is using MEDICAL MASSAGE PROTOCOLS in their practice may submit their cases fo
By Dr. A. A. Bipar, DDS, MSand Dr. Ross Turchaninov, PhDArizona Dr. J. Travell and Dr. S.H. Rinzler (1952) were among the first scientists who pointed out tension and spasm in the masticatory muscles as a major
By Dr. Ross Turchaninov, MDand B. Prilutsky, LMT In the age of the Internet, it can be difficult to keep up with all the professional news. We greatly appreciate Sue Hitzmann, LMT, from Massage Professionals, w
The Person of the Month in this issue of JMS is an exceptional person. Although Oleg Bouimer is a member of our Editorial Board as well as a frequent contributor to the Journal and my personal friend, I am sure
Dear Friends and Colleagues, Welcome to the September-October issue of the Journal of Massage Science. We hope that you will enjoy this issue and start to use information from our Journal to build up your pract