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Ben Benjamin
Ben Benjamin, Ph.D
Ben E. Benjamin holds a Ph.D. in Sports Medicine and Education and is founder of the Muscular Therapy Institute. He studied with Dr. James Cyriax, the "father of orthopedic medicine," and has applied his insights to the healing of common soft tissue injuries through skilled massage therapy.
Recipient of numerous awards, including the AMTA's National President's Award, Dr. Benjamin is the author of many articles on working with injuries as well as the widely used books in the field Listen to Your Pain, Are You Tense?, and Exercise Without Injury. He has been in private practice for over 40 years and teaches extensively throughout the country.
Recipient of numerous awards, including the AMTA's National President's Award, Dr. Benjamin is the author of many articles on working with injuries as well as the widely used books in the field Listen to Your Pain, Are You Tense?, and Exercise Without Injury. He has been in private practice for over 40 years and teaches extensively throughout the country.
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