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World Cancer Day – Susan Findlay
Today is World Cancer day and as an oncology massage specialist, I have seen many changes, the biggest one is the role we can have in our client’s cancer journey. With proper training oncology massage is no longer contraindicated, with its’ many benefits we can help support our clients health and have a positive impact….
Hip flexor standing lunge
Great standing hip flexor stretch to open up the front of the body, especially for runners and cyclists, or those who sit at a desk all day. This can also be used instead of kneeling variations for people who find it uncomfortable on the knees.
A Therapist’s Guide to Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is an inflammatory autoimmune disease where the immune system agents attack synovial membranes and causes chronic inflammation that affects multiple joints and connective tissue throughout the body. The onset of RA is usually quite long and slow. It tends to present in the hands and wrists initially. However this can be preceded…
John Sharkey — AG Chat at the 6th International Fascia Research Congress
Another Fascia Research Congress chat with the amazing and brilliant John Sharkey. John Sharkey Events are beyond educational. They are transformational. His work in neuromuscular therapy and bodywork spans the globe. I loved spending time with him at the congress and our conversation was delightful. He’s a clinical anatomist, exercise physiologist, educator and founder of…
Talking Heads Part 2 with Jo Graveson and Sue Bennett on November 2nd
Thursday 2nd November 1015 will see the second instalment of the ‘Talking Heads’ series with Jo Graveson in discussion again with Sue Bennett (the first instalment is available in the members’ area on the website). A simple one to one 30 minute chat about actually being a therapist and all the peripheral details of being…
LCSP News
Next Zoom Coffee Morning will be Thursday March 28th
The next in our series of coffee morning tutorials will be interesting, informative and thought provoking. Jade Revell will be looking at and discussing the needs and requirements of specific sub groups within our patient or client list. Looking at the legal/moral/ethical and practical considerations when dealing with the elderly, the disabled, children and clients…
LCSP Register ‘Leap Year’ Zoom Coffee Morning-Thursday 29th February
‘Leap Year’ coffee morning! Is it your birthday? Family member or friend? Join us for this probably one-off chance to meet on the 29th February between 10:15am – 11:15am and take a bow. Continuing our monthly catch ups via Zoom, next Thursday will be a ‘General Coffee Morning’ for anybody to attend with no set…
Talking Heads Part 3 with Jo Graveson and Sue Bennett on Thursday February 15th
Join us on Thursday 15th Feb, 10-10.30am for our first LCSP Talking Heads of 2024 where we’ll be dipping our toe in the water and finding out what Sue Bennett of Flexible Healing wishes she’d known about hammocks! Yes you read it right – hammocks, don’t get carried away thinking beaches, palm trees, sunshine, not…
Active Resisted STR for Glutes
Active resisted soft tissue release (ARSTR) can be a very useful technique in a Soft Tissue Therapists tool kit. Keep reading for a short review of how and when to use this technique! Soft Tissue Release – What is it? Often regarded as a stretching procedure, but it is much more than that. The primary objective is…
Merry Christmas from the LCSP Register
The LCSP family embraces you all, and wishes each and every one of you the best time you can possibly have and may the next year bring us all health, happiness, serenity and peace. Merry Christmas everyone!!!
Festive Coffee Morning this Thursday 21st December
Thursday 21st December will be another general Coffee Morning with a festive theme! So a general pre Christmas catch up, Santa hats and Christmas jumpers very much encouraged, mulled wine and mince pies always help too! Starting at 1015 this is a chance to breeze into your Christmas break with colleagues and friends from the…
CPD and Research
Plantar Fasciitis: Pathology Presentation and Treatment Tips
Presentation of Plantar Fasciitis Known as an overuse condition which results in the inflammation of .. you guessed it, plantar fascia. It can be in one or both feet. Pain usually presents with a slow onset with no history of injury or trauma to the area and is generally worse in the morning ie. Getting…
Pilates Foot Series: Foot, ankle & calf strengthening
The Pilates Foot Series exercise is a great exercise for strengthening the foot, ankle and calf complex. It incorporates concentric and eccentric strengthening and stretching for the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles, whilst strengthening the foot muscles and challenging balance and core and pelvic stability. Therefore this exercise is useful for achilles, plantar fascia, and calf…
Fascia Focused Dissection Retreat with John Sharkey
Fantastic opportunity to enrol on an unique course on fascia focused human dissection with John Sharkey and his special guest Dr Andrzej Pilat, University of Barcelona, who has written a very beautiful book on Fascial induction. The course takes place at the world famous Trecchi Human, under the auspices the Department of Clinical-Surgical, Diagnostic and…
Sliding Cat Stretch
A great modification of your normal cat stretch for spinal mobility, but with the added resistance from the towel it also increases core and shoulder activation for strength and stability.
A Therapist’s Guide to Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is an inflammatory autoimmune disease where the immune system agents attack synovial membranes and causes chronic inflammation that affects multiple joints and connective tissue throughout the body. The onset of RA is usually quite long and slow. It tends to present in the hands and wrists initially. However this can be preceded…
Lower Back Stretches for Stiffness and Pain
Check out our Lower Back Stretches for Stiffness and Pain
CNHC News
Preparing for the GDPR- 12 steps to take now
Dear Members, there are details on the members noticeboard regarding the forthcoming change in information regulations. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into effect on 25th May 2018.
CNHC News January 2016
Michael Watson begins the year as CNHC’s new ChairCNHC Newsletter – January 2016 Michael Watson took over the role of CNHC Chair on 1 January 2016. Sheila Inglis, who has been Acting Chair, reverts to her role of Vice Chair. Here Michael sets out his vision for the coming year: Supporting the wellbeing agenda: At…
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