What is Sports Massage?

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

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

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…

Duty of Care: Post 19th July 2021

Duty of Care: Post 19th July 2021

“As per HM Government announcement the formal and legally required restrictions in England will be removed from 19th July 2021 and the onus will be upon personal responsibility for ongoing protection. As a therapist you have a professional duty of care and it is incumbent upon you to treat your patients/clients, safely, effectively and professionally….

Welcome to our new board member – Tim Paine

Welcome to our new board member – Tim Paine

The LCSP Register is delighted to welcome Tim Paine to our board. Tim is the registrar and founder of the Sports Therapy UK, and has over 30 years experience in developing and teaching sports therapy courses, both through his organisation Sports Therapy UK and as a senior lecturer at the University of Bedfordshire. Tim is…

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