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…
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…
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….
We start the year with our first ‘tutorial’ coffee morning starting at 1015 which will be a presentation by Susan Findlay on the subject of ‘massage therapy treatments in cancer patients’. This is a subject that is frequently enquired about by therapists looking for training and advice and very often members of the public seeking…
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…
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…
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…
Oncology massage can play a very important role in helping people recover from cancer. After experiencing cancer, we all know that the rehabilitation process can be challenging and lengthy, but with the correct help and procedures, a lot of stress can be lifted. As always, your client’s well-being should be at the centre of every…
The majority of my doctor’s decisions were based on my blood test results. In the beginning my HbA1c was taken every 3 months, this was because of the severity of the initial diagnostic reading, which was 18.7, a very high result. They phoned me at 20:00 on the same day that I took the test,…
attended a government sponsored class that ran over three days, it was strongly recommended by my doctor, I believe the underlying reason for the recommendation was to demonstrate my willingness to follow my doctor’s advice. It covered a number of subjects including understanding the mechanism of diabetes and how to live with it. The emphasis…
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