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Ep 565 – The Anatomy and Physiology of Sports Massage with Dr. Portia Resnick: “I Have a Client Who . . .” Pathology Conversations with Ruth Werner

April 28, 2026 by Rianne Chavez

Do you have clients who are athletes? This is something you won’t want to miss.

Dr. Portia Resnick is an associate professor at Cal State Long Beach, who loves working with athletes, both as a trainer and as a massage therapist.

Her new book, The Anatomy and Physiology of Sports Massage is published by Human Kinetics. It looks at manual therapy for high-level athletes, incorporating anatomy, sports-specific knowledge, and clinical decision-making.

She uses a great I Have a Client Who… story about a college athlete who has an injury and follow-up surgery. She tracks how she was able match bodywork goals, anatomy, and client input to get the best possible outcome.

Full show notes and resources available at https://www.abmp.com/podcasts/ep-565-anatomy-and-physiology-sports-massage-dr-portia-resnick-i-have-client-who-pathology

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