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Alternative Medicine Foundation: Manual Therapies

For Students 9th - 10th
Basic information on all types of manual therapies. Related books, resources, Web links, professional organizations, and local treatment centers are all included.
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Canadian Sports Massage Therapists Association

For Students 9th - 10th
Homepage of professional sports massage therapists in Canada. Basic information on sports massage therapy benefits, training courses, books, and recent journal articles are all included.
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Curated OER

Kids Health: Going to a Physical Therapist

For Students 3rd - 5th
There are different reasons for going to a physical therapist. Kids go there, as do older people. Sometimes kids go to help them get well after a minor injury, like a broken arm or leg. Some kids go because they have a physical...
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Careers New Zealand

Careers Nz: Massage Therapist

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides detailed information on the career of a massage therapist. Read about the tasks and duties, personal requirements, education, working conditions, and much more.
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Story md.com: Back Pain

For Students 9th - 10th
Back pain is one of the most common medical problems, affecting 8 out of 10 people at some point during their lives. Back pain can range from a dull, constant ache to a sudden, sharp pain. Acute back pain comes on suddenly and usually...
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WebMD

Web Md: Help for Shin Splints

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from WebMD Health provides a great article on the treatment for shin splints written by Richard Weil, MEd, CDE. Includes methods such as rest, massage, ice, stretching and strengthening. Very helpful and not too in-depth,...