New Anatomical Model with Fat Pads for Aesthetic Injection Education

We’re excited to announce a powerful upgrade to the Medical Aesthetic Injections Considerations and Approaches course on Myoguide Academy: the release of our enhanced 3D-anatomical head and neck model, Martha with Fat Pads. This updated model takes medical aesthetic injection education to the next level giving learners the ability to explore facial fat pads in…

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Chronic Pain in Sexual & Gender Minority (SGM) Adults: Lessons from the PRIDE Study

A July 2024 analysis published in Pain Medicine used data from the PRIDE Study, an American cohort of LGBTQ+ adults, to explore chronic pain patterns in sexual and gender minority (SGM) individuals.  Study Overview 6,189 American adults completed the 2022 PRIDE questionnaire; of those who completed the pain questions, 2,935 reported experiencing chronic pain (lasting…

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How to Stay Engaged in Your Chronic Pain Care Between Appointments

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When you live with chronic pain, much of your care happens outside the doctor’s office. The space between medical appointments can feel long, uncertain, and overwhelming—but it’s also where meaningful self-care and progress can happen. That’s where the I-Engage Academy comes in. This free online resource is designed to help you stay supported, informed, and…

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Patient Activation: A Learnable Skill for Better Pain Management

Living with chronic pain can feel overwhelming, but one factor that significantly improves health outcomes is patient activation—an individual’s knowledge, skills, and confidence in managing their health and healthcare. The good news? Patient activation is not an inherent trait but a skill that can be learned and strengthened over time. What is Patient Activation? Patient…

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The Benefits of Swimming for People with Chronic Pain

Swimming is an excellent, low-impact exercise that many people with chronic pain swear by. Doctors, physiotherapists, and physiatrists often recommend swimming as an easy exercise that can help strengthen muscles without strain or risk of injury.  This article will digest what exactly makes swimming effective for people with chronic pain, the specific health benefits, and…

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Bonus Content in Value-Packed Anatomical Atlas Courses

Beyond sharing information about the muscles that are commonly targeted for therapeutic injection, the Anatomical Atlas courses have lessons sharing other important considerations. This article will introduce the other content that is included in the Anatomical Atlas courses. The Myoguide Academy currently offers three Anatomical Atlas courses for therapeutic injectors: Anatomical Atlas of the Head…

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