Physical factors in back pain

One of the primary contributory factors in back pain is short tight hip flexor muscles. This leads to capsular restriction in the hip joint, leading to an anteriorisation of the ilium on the motor dominant side.

Torsion of the pelvis causes a dysfunctional shift i...

Telepathy Tapes?

In a recent webinar, I was asked how a therapist can increase their clinical reasoning skills. The simplest answer is focus. Be present. Pay attention. Breaking that down and applying it to a treatment session would look like this:

During the intake process, listen with undivi...

The ‘Golden Rules’ of Stretching.
The purpose is to restore muscle resting length

The benefits; improved tissue hydration, restore glide, release Knots (Ep #6) resolve inflammation, restore normal ROM, to reduce nerve compression, tethering and irritation.

How to: Non-weight bearing, contract a...

In this video, Aubrey provides a practical demonstration for the treatment of Frozen Shoulder. This was recorded as part of our level 4 Sports Massage training.

Arthritis, Inflammation & Injury

Inflammation is your immune system's response to injury or infection
~ https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/symptoms/21660-inflammation

Inflammation occurs when the body releases chemicals that trigger an immune response to fight off infection or heal damaged t...

This video demonstrates a unique functional sequence of stretching and strengthening exercises for over 50 muscles and includes many functional exercises and therapist assisted stretches.
Benefits include:

To improve posture
Alleviate patterns of chronic strain/pain
Promote muscle balance
Off se...

In this video, Alison provides detailed instructions on the bony landmarks used to accurately identify the location of the Reflex Guidelines and Zones in the hand.

In this presentation we will demonstrate a range of self care techniques that target the most commonly dysfunctional tissues to alleviate chronic pain for therapists and provide for a long and successful career. These will include hands on techniques, the use of time efficient and targeted stretc...