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Fascia for Sport: Bristol Revisited
Last week I revisited Bristol, my university city from yesteryear. I enjoyed a stroll through Clifton village and across the Suspension Bridge, walking past a few old haunts, including my old halls of residence. But that’s quite enough nostalgia for now! My reason for going was to attend a two-day workshop at the BCMB (Bristol…
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What is Soft Tissue Therapy?
When you are looking for some sort of manual therapy, it is sometimes hard to know who to turn to. The wide range of titles used by therapists is baffling and most people would struggle to differentiate. If you are interested in a brief definition of these titles (e.g., Sports Therapist, Massage Therapist, Deep Tissue…
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Springhead Sports Massage: the first ten years
This April I am celebrating my first ten years as a sports & remedial massage therapist. I remember in 2013 experiencing Imposter Syndrome as I invited my first clients onto the couch since qualifying. Much has changed since then … During my Diploma with the LSSM, I learnt essential anatomy and physiology as well as…
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MFR Practical Skills Master Session
Yesterday I attended an MFR (myofascial release) Practical Skills Master Session run by tutor Tim at Myofascial Release UK in London. The object of the workshop was to work with other MFR therapists to refine skills and share tips on techniques, guided by the tutor. I have been practicing MFR since 2017 and find it…
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“Head up, Michael. Don’t slouch!”
These are Mary Poppins’ words to Michael in the 1964 version of the eponymous film. The term “good posture” conjures up such images, makes us sit bolt upright and feel guilty for slumping. Stand up for your health Yet did you know that when our posture changes, for example when the upper back becomes curved…
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