Cover Story

Identify Upper Extremity Nerve Entrapment Syndromes 46
This article gives tips on how to recognize common nerve
compression problems along the upper extremity.
By Whitney Lowe

Technique

A Fresh Approach To Pain Relief 58
Get an overview of a new method that gives massage
therapists the edge when alleviating muscle aches.
By Michael Uriarte

Photo Essay

Massage At Its Best 68
Meet a special group of massage therapists who
volunteer their time to improve the
well-being of critically ill children in Pittsburgh.
By Deborah Weisberg

Technique

The Postural Pronation Syndrome:
Restoring The Hinge Function Of The Ankle 84
The techniques outlined in this article will help you ease
your clients’ foot pain, while increasing their flexibility.
By Robert K. King

Specialty Cases

Smoothing Scars: The Impact 98
of Massage Therapy On Burn Survivors
This study examines the success massage therapists have at
improving the quality of life for severely burned clients.
By Gin Phillips

Research

Developing A Massage Protocol 108
For Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
TMJ affects millions of Americans. Learn how massage can
help reduce some of the pain associated with this condition.
By Marian Wolfe Dixon, Louise A. Williams and Mikel Aicken

Business Practices

Customer Service or Disservice? 119
Learn how to get clients coming back for more,
with these tips from industry experts.
By Clare La Plante

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