Author: Julie Onofrio
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Connective Tissue Characteristics, Features, Functions
Connective tissue has a nerve supply except for cartilage and is highly vascular except for cartilage and tendons. It consists of three basic elements: Cells Ground Substance Fibers (collagen, elastin and reticular The ground substance or matrix may be fluid, semifluid, gelatinous, or calcified. The matrix is secreted by the connective tissue cells and adjacent cells…
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Connective Tissue
Connective Tissue is a metamembrane. It is one continuous substance in its various shapes and consistencies. Every part of the body is connected to every other part by the network of connective tissue. If you were to remove all of the other elements of the body except the connective tissue there would remain a 3D shape.…
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Connective Tissue – Articles and Resources
Books: Myofascial Release: The Search for Excellence–A Comprehensive Evaluatory and Treatment Approach (A Comprehensive Evaluatory and Treatment Approach)– By John Barnes creator of the Myofascial Release method Anatomy Trains: Myofascial Meridians for Manual and Movement Therapists – by Thomas Myers. Puts together the many different myofascial connections and make it very clear how our bodies…
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Pregnancy Massage – Physiological Changes
Pregnancy Massage Physiological Changes for Massage Therapists/Massage Students Area of change Changes suggestions for massage/bodywork Abdominal wall fascia, muscle, skin stretches stretch marks may appear rectus abdominus under considerable strain linea alba may give way ( diastasis recti) abdominal contents protrude at midline cross-fiber attachments of obliques along rib cage to relieve tension avoid direct…
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Pregnancy Massage- Contraindications/Warnings
Pregnancy Massage Contraindications and Warnings High Risk PregnanciesDo not proceed without written release of physician. Diabetic Mother Cardiac Disorders- heart disease Chronic Hypertension Previous Problem in Pregnancy – previous miscarriage Mothers under 20 or over 35 Asthmatic Mother Suspected RH Negative Mother or other genetic problems Drug addictions or exposure to drugs Previous multiple births…