Massage Therapy Journal - Summer 2004

columns
30	Ben Benjamin's Corner
	Get the low-down on bicycle-related injuries, as well as what can be done to prevent them. By Ben E. Benjamin
136	Ethically Speaking
	Choose your words carefully—what you say and how you say it speaks volumes to your clients. By Dianne Polseno
142	Personal Computing
	Learn about the different products available that can help you cut down on computer-related strain. By Reid Goldsborough
144	A Look Back
	Even a century ago, some physicians recognized the benefits of massage for helping infants with certain conditions. By Patricia J. Benjamin
152	Book Reviews
	Check out reviews of books and videos on the female pelvis, the knee, yoga for men and more. Compiled by Lisa Mertz
176	Love, Massage & Medicine
	People embody many personalities—do you know which one shows up on the massage table? By Bernie Siegel

departments

14	Letter From The Editor
18	Letters To The Editior
23	AMTA President's Editorial
24	Kaleidoscope
41	New Products
160	CD Corner
164	Classifieds
166	Directory of COMTA Schools
172	Calendar of Events
173	Advertiser Directory


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Official Publication of the American Massage Therapy Association^® Summer 2004 • Vol. 43, No. 2 (ISSN:0895-0814;USPS 0010-218) • • •

Michael L. Schwanz	Editor
Valerie A. Danner	Associate Editor

Contributing Editors
Ben E. Benjamin
Patricia J. Benjamin
Theodore Berland
Trudy Brown
Brian Coughlan
Jean Ives
Clare La Plante
Lisa Mertz
Dianne Polseno
Bernie Siegel
Michelle Wolf

Douglas Kelly	Design Director
Whitney Larson	Art Director

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Elizabeth M. Lucas	Executive Director
Dean G. Vaeth	Director, Communications & Marketing
Jerry Hossli	Manager, Media Sales & Service
Christina Rompon	Media Sales & Service

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