Official Publication of the
American Massage Therapy Association®
Summer 2001 • Vol. 40, No. 2
 
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Michael L. Schwanz Editor
Miclhelle L. Wolf Associate Editor

Contributors
Ben E. Benjamin
Patricia J. Benjamin
Theodore Berland
Trudy Brown
Brian Coughlan
Lisa Mertz
Jean Pascual
Dianne Polseno
Bernie Segal
Cherie Sohnen-MOe

Douglas Kelly Design Director
Whitney Larson Graphic Designer

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Elizabeth M. Lucas Director of Communications & Marketing
Jerry Hossli Manger, Media Sales & Service

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30 Ben Benjamin's Corner
This article describes two bone and joint conditions, and considers the usefulness of massage.
By Ben E. Benjamin and Ruth Werner

 

142 Ethically Speaking
Massage therapists are diverse in their beliefs and preferences regarding appropriate work attire.
By Dianne Polseno

 

148 Personal Computing
Ergonomically, a mouse may be the most harmful part of a computer system.
By Reid Goldsborough

 

152 A Look Back
This therapeutic technique is a valuable adjunct to a complete weight reduction strategy.
By Patricia J. Benjamin

 

158 Book Reviews
This issue's offerings include several topics sure to benefit your practice.
Compiled by Lisa Mertz

 

176 Love, Massage, & Medicine
When people feel this connection, their membranes get a very powerful, live message.
By Bernie Siegel

 

14 Letter From the Editor
18 Letters to the Editor
25 AMTA President's Editorial
26 Kaleidoscope
38 New Products
164 Directory of COMTA Schools
170 Classifieds
172 Calendar of Events
173 Advertiser Directory

 

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Illustration by Clemente Botelho

 

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