Author: Julie Onofrio
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Massage CPT Codes
Massage Current Procedural Techniques or CPT Codes are the codes that you need to describe your massage services to insurance companies. The CPT codes are created by the American Medical Association (AMA). The basic Massage CPT codes are as follows: 97124 -Therapeutic Procedure, 15 minutes. One or more areas, including effleruage, pettrissage and/or tapotement, compression,…
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Swedish Massage Glossary
Swedish Massage Glossary of Terms Active assisted movement– Movement in a joint in which both the client and therapist produce the motion together. Active free movement– Movement of a joint freely through its range of motion, unassisted: done by client alone. Acute-signs and symptoms happen quickly, last a short amount of time and then disappear.…
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Principles of Ethics
Ethics is defined by Webster as the study of standards of conduct and moral judgment; this system or code of morals of a particular person, religion,group, profession, etc. Since each person is unique with their own experiences and beliefs, ethics can be difficult to define. There is no concrete answer. As a professional, we are…
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Muscles of the Shoulder and Arm – Chart
Shoulder and arm Muscle Origin Insertion Action Notes Deltoid Lateral one-third of clavicle, acromion and spine of scapula Deltoid tuberosity of humerus Abduct the shoulder jointPosterior fibers extend and laterally rotate shoulder. Anterior fibers flex and medially rotate the shoulder. Origin is identical to the insertion of the trapezius. Supraspinatus”Rotator cuff” Supraspinatus fossa of scapula…
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Countertransference for massage therapists
As a massage therapist, clients come to you to help them find a solution to a problem they are having – whether it is pain, stress, an injury or other disease. They are seeking an expert to help them with their condition. Whenever someone is seeking another for help, it creates a power differential in…