22 For Life Podcast

025: The Research Behind Healing Effectively

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Synopsis

Susan Chapelle has been a massage therapist for the last 20 years. She has been co-investigator with Dr. Geoffrey Bove, D.C, PhD, on a National Institute of Medical Science grant to study mechanisms of post-operative adhesion formation after surgery, through the study of Neuroscience. Susan discusses with Adam her research, and how athletes can use it to their advantage. Key Takeaways: [2:15] Who is Susan, and why did she decide to become a massage therapist? [6:00] The body is never in perfect alignment. We grow to support our bone structure. [7:00] How does massage help with healing after a surgery? [12:15] What's the difference between an adhesion and a scar? [15:15] What kind of things has Susan discovered in her lab? [18:00] Why did Susan decide to research women recovering from a mastectomy? [20:45] When going through an injury, what can you do to help reduce inflammation and scarring? [23:55] What questions should you be asking your massage therapist? Mentioned in This Episode: Squamishintegratedhealth