Articles

January 11, 2024

Replaceable Covers: How to Keep Equipment Clean
Washable replacement covers are designed for easy removal and laundering, streamlining the cleaning process and minimizing downtime between appointments. Quick-drying materials further contribute to the efficiency of maintaining a clean and inviting workspace.
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December 21, 2023

The Benefits of Heating Pads vs. Table Warmers
Heating pads and massage table warmers work on the principles of heat therapy, but it's important to note that they have different applications. Massage table warmers are like padded sheets that are placed on top of a massage table to provide gentle warmth and comfort to the client during a massage session. They are designed to withstand body weight and often come with adjustable temperature settings to meet the needs of different clients.
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October 29, 2023

How Enzyme Cleaners Work
Enzyme laundry cleaners work by using specific enzymes to break down and remove various types of organic stains and soils from fabrics. These enzymes are highly effective at removing oil from massage table sheets and other laundry items because they can target and digest the complex molecules found in oils and fats.
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September 7, 2023

Getting Table Height Right
Physical therapy is a physical business after all. The therapist must strive to be constantly aware of their own body mechanics, particularly in relation to the patient. Awkwardly bent wrists, leaning or reaching too far over the table, and lack of support to the therapist's head and neck can all cause complications.
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August 17, 2023

The Importance of Core Strength and How to Improve It
Good core muscle strength helps anyone working on clients through their upper body and arms. The core provides support to apply pressure and access deep tissues without needing to bend at the waist. The therapist's legs and core supply the strength to adjust pressure to the client's body, while maintaining good, upright posture.
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December 9, 2022

Petrissage - The Kneading Touch in Massage Therapy
Six essential motions combine to define petrissage. Wringing, kneading, knuckling, scissoring, skin rolling, and pick-up-and-squeeze are the key movements. All of these techniques are therapeutic — performed with varying degrees of intensity and vigour, according to the patient’s comfort.
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November 27, 2022

Choosing Pillows, Headrests, and Face Cradles for the Massage Table
Percale is a very popular fabric for pillowcases due to its high thread count. It is smooth against the skin, and washes very well. Percale pillowcases are available in varying thread counts and sizes,
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November 2, 2022

Selecting: Bolsters and Wedges for your Massage Table
The term “bolster” goes back to Old English, meaning “to stuff something until it swells up.” It was also used to describe any kind of long pillow — used, presumably, for the same purpose that an RMT might use one today.
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August 30, 2022

Lifetime of Massage Table Sheets
Using linen with an obvious stain can become a liability for massage therapy businesses. After all, a customer who has to lie on such stained material might not want to come back. In some cases, they might even be able to seek a refund for any deposit they may have given for the appointment. It's worth considering the Lifetime of Massage Table Sheets.
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