by Maria I. Martos

The central nervous system is comprised of the brain and spinal cord. The peripheral nervous system consists of cranial nerves, which branch out of the brain, and spinal nerves, which branch out of the spinal cord. A total of 31 sets of nerves branch out of the spinal cord. The point at which the nerve branches out from the cord is known as Continue reading

by Maria I. Martos

This paper will focus on Adenosine triphosphate (ATP.)  Its overall function, where it is stored, its structure, how it is produced, and how it works in anaerobic and aerobic exercise.  Additionally, it will attempt to respond to the question of why a Sports Massage Therapist should know about ATP.

ATP is a chemical catabolized (i.e., broken down) from glucose and Continue reading

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• Fosters deep relaxation and stress reduction.
• Beneficial in reducing anxiety and tension.
• Stimulates the brain to produce endorphins, the body’s natural pain suppressors.
•  Improves circulation and encourages faster recovery time after a workout.
• Assists with removal of metabolic waste.
• Encourages faster healing time from pulled muscles and sprained ligaments.
• Strengthens the immune system.
•  Reduces blood pressure.

 Today’s stress-filled, active lifestyle can result in a multitude of pains, strains and injuries.  This can lead to a state of chronic discomfort, impairing your quality of life.  Accidents can result in more severe effects on your well-being that can last for years. A program of Sports & Neuromuscular Therapy can alleviate chronic, severe, or minor muscular pain. It also offers tension relief, as well as injury rehabilitation Continue reading

by Maria I. Martos

The human body has three types of muscles: Skeletal, smooth, and cardiac. Because Sports Massage Therapists are mainly concerned with skeletal muscles, they will be the ones primarily discussed throughout this text.

Skeletal muscles are primarily attached to the bones of the body and, unlike smooth and cardiac muscles, are under voluntary control. They comprise most of the flesh of the body and Continue reading