What is the difference between RMT and CMT?

An RMT mandate is to “fix” issues from Worker’s Compensation or car accident claims. Their focus is mostly on the physical body. Meanwhile, a Certified Massage Therapist (CMT) focuses on a wide range of prevention techniques to address the reasons you are experiencing aches and pains.

Which states do not require a license to practice massage therapy?

Wyoming, Vermont, Minnesota, or Kansas are states that do not require a massage license. While these are the only states where you can be a massage therapist without out license, there may be additional requirements.

Can massage therapist use ultrasound?

Finding a Qualified Physical Therapist A trained therapist may use a variety of ultrasound techniques to treat your condition. Oftentimes ultrasound therapy will precede different types of massage and exercise.

Can ultrasound therapy be harmful?

One potential risk with therapeutic ultrasound is that the rapid pressure changes during cavitation could cause a “microplosion” and damage cellular activity. This is unlikely to occur in most uses of the treatment.

Does ultrasound therapy really work?

There was little evidence that active therapeutic ultrasound is more effective than placebo ultrasound for treating people with pain or a range of musculoskeletal injuries or for promoting soft tissue healing. The few studies deemed to have adequate methods examined a wide range of patient problems.

What does ultrasound do for muscles?

Ultrasound imaging uses sound waves to produce pictures of muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves and joints throughout the body. It is used to help diagnose sprains, strains, tears, trapped nerves, arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions. Ultrasound is safe, noninvasive, and does not use ionizing radiation.

Does ultrasound reduce inflammation?

Background: Low-intensity ultrasound (LIUS) was shown to be beneficial in mitigating inflammation and facilitating tissue repair in various pathologies.

Does ultrasound help muscle knots?

Ultrasound can help relax tight muscles that are sore, and warms muscles and soft tissues, which increases circulation that helps healing. Ultrasound can help relax tight muscles that are sore, and warms muscles and soft tissues, which increases circulation that helps healing.

How does ultrasound therapy reduce inflammation?

Mechanical ultrasound therapy uses pulses of sound waves to penetrate tissues. While this still has a minor warming effect, it also causes expansion and contraction in tiny gas bubbles in soft tissues. This decreases the inflammatory response, which reduces swelling and decreases pain.