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06 Apr MASSAGE MONDAY – Cupping explained

Cupping therapy is often referred to as "fire cupping" because (as most cupping pictures will illustrate), the Chinese Medicine Practitioner needs a flame to complete the procedure. The Practitioner lights a cotton ball on a hemostat on fire, quickly inserts the flame into the glass...

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20 Mar PHYSIO FRIDAY – Swimmers and shoulders

The STATS! (USA current stats from elite programs)82% of elite male swimmers report shoulder pain Competitive swimmers:10K-20K yds/day Average of 8-12 strokes per 25yds Over 1 million shoulder rotations per week Lifetime injury incidence of 47-73%Large moment arm to reach and pull through the...

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