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Home Office Chair Mobility
Whilst sitting at your desk it is important to keep moving to help prevent aches and pains building in the neck and back. Try this little sequence at different points in your day to keep you mobile and improve your posture at your desk.
Breast Cancer Awareness Video
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month in many countries. However, the effects of Breast Cancer surgery can stay with the patient every day for years. Find out what can be done to help
Anatomy and Physiology
Knowledge and an understanding of the human body and how it functions is the starting point of sports massage theory. The more we understand about how the body functions, what may interrupt this functioning (such as trauma and injury), and what influence increased activity has on the systems that combine to make it function, the…
What is Sports Massage?
Sports massage is a form of massage involving the manipulation of soft tissue to benefit a person engaged in regular physical activity. Soft tissue is connective tissue that has not hardened into bone and cartilage; it includes skin, muscles, tendons, ligaments and fascia (a form of connective tissue that lines and ensheathes the other soft…
5 Step Shoulder Assessment
Shoulder issues are common as they are a highly used part of the body which is put under frequent strain. It is also an area of the body that is particularly interconnected with integral joints, such as the neck, ribcage, scapula, clavicle, and spine. All too often clients come to me after being diagnosed with…
The Use of Massage Therapy for Tendinitis/ Tendinopathy
‘Tendon disorders represent some of the most frequent orthopedic diagnoses, accounting for over 30% of all musculoskeletal consultations.’ (1) What are tendons? Tendons are the thick, fibrous cords that attach muscle to bone, not to be confused with ligaments, which attach bone to bone. Tendons are connective tissues that are made up collagen, a strong…
LCSP News
Our next zoom coffee morning will be on September 1st
Our next LCSP Coffee Morning will be held on Thursday 1st September. Meeting open between 1000 and 1130 to allow participants to ‘drop in’ as appointments and other work allows. For log in details for the zoom call please check the noticeboard in the members’ area.
Sports Therapy UK looking for volunteer therapists for the London Marathon
Sports Therapy UK are looking for volunteer therapists for the upcoming London Marathon on the 2nd of October. This is a great opportunity for LCSP members to get some hands-on experience whilst also helping the many charities that are involved. To find out more about how to get involved contact either fid@sportstherapyuk.com or 01438 718755
New Affiliation with Medisave UK!
Running a business through the pandemic (and beyond!) hasn’t been easy. At the LCSP Register we have always looked after the welfare of our members in as many ways as we can and we are delighted to announce a new Affiliation with Medisave – a UK based supplier of medical equipment & supplies many of you…
Ensure you choose a Registered Massage Therapist
When looking to find a massage therapist we would recommend you look to use a therapist who is Registered with a recognised, reputable Professional Association, which ensures your Therapist has the qualifications required to carry out the treatments advertised and operates under a strict code of conduct. All members of the LCSP Register of Remedial…
Recap of Mental Health Awareness Month
Throughout May, Mental Health Awareness Month, we’ve been looking at burnout and how to avoid it. The focus for Therapists has to be self-care, it’s our job to look after others and often don’t take the time to look after ourselves. Some of the key takeaways from the series are: Spotting the signs – knowing…
LCSP Register AGM will be held on 25th June
Our AGM this year is on Saturday 25th June at DoubleTree by Hilton in Stratford upon Avon. As well as the AGM we will be hosting 3 presentations covering: the role of fascia and fascia training, ‘Are you at Risk as a Therapist?’ and developments with our website and social media channels. To view the…
CPD and Research
Hendrickson Method Wave Mobilization
At the heart of Hendrickson Method is a revolutionary new technique for mobilizing soft tissue modeled on ocean waves called wave mobilization. The strokes are rounded, scooping strokes performed perpendicular to the soft tissue and applied as rhythmic oscillations at a frequency of approximately 60 cycles per minute, which matches the resting heart rate. Performing wave mobilization is akin to…
Free Webinar with Tom Hendrickson on 7th September
A special Webinar with Tom Hendrickson himself has been arranged by Sue Bennett to whom we are very much indebted. This will be for LCSP Register members on Thursday 7th September at 1700 hrs UK time. Hendrickson Method (HM) is an advanced system of massage and manual therapy that effectively and efficiently treats acute and…
BodCast Episode 165: What is Consciousness? With John Sharkey
In this episode, Tim talks about consciousness with his good friend and world-renowned educator, John Sharkey. This is a fun, light-hearted conversation with questions about where our consciousness lives, how long it lives and what it is. It’s a conversation of possibilities! To learn more from John about Biotensegrity, fascia, anatomy, and consciousness, check him…
Mobility at Home
A mainly seated based routine to keep people moving who are less mobile, or unable to leave the house to exercise.
Exploring the World of Touch
Our bodies have an amazing sensory capacity. We smell, see, hear, and touch our environment, firing signals from our eyes, ears, skin, and nose to our brain in fractions of a second. It goes without saying that our senses directly affects the way we feel, hence why a mindful touch is so important and will…
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