Massage Therapy (General)

Role of the Thorax in Treatment of Recurrent Hamstring Injury [Article]

Role of the Thorax in Treatment of Recurrent Hamstring Injury [Article]

It is now understood that that poor thorax biomechanics can play a role in multiple conditions and at regions far removed from it. This article describes the Integrated Systems Model approach for holistic assessment and treatment of your patients and a case study demonstrates how it can be used to identify the previously unsuspected (and, therefore, untreated) involvement of the thorax in a recurrent hamstring injury. Understanding and applying this biopsychosocial approach will enable you to find all the drivers of your patient’s injury and treat them in a meaningful way, so allowing your patient to get back to doing what they love. This article has been extracted from the author’s book The Thorax – An Integrated Approach. Register free below (or log in if you already have an account) and you can access the article key points, the downloadable template of the Clinical Puzzle and other related resources.

Current Trends in Massage Therapy |Massage Therapy (General) |Co-Kinetic Journal January 2019 (Issue 79) [Group of articles]
24/12/2018
19-01-cokinetic | lower-limb
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Spinal Motions: Structure and Function [Article]

Spinal Motions: Structure and Function [Article]

In order for an effective manual therapy treatment programme to be chosen and instigated there has to be accurate clinical assessment of the patient’s condition or injury. This article discusses how the spine functions according... Read More

Massage Therapy (General) |Co-Kinetic Journal July 2018 (Issue 77) [Group of articles]
04/07/2018
18-07-cokinetic | spine-trunk | upgrade
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Massage for Tendon Pain [Article]

Massage for Tendon Pain [Article]

A mainstay of treatment for tendinopathy is exercise and load management but pain can make patients reluctant to thoroughly attempt their rehabilitation programmes. Although massage is not a cure for tendinopathy, it can play a... Read More

Massage Therapy (General) |Co-Kinetic Journal July 2018 (Issue 77) [Group of articles]
02/07/2018
18-07-cokinetic | upgrade
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Efficacy of Manual Therapy for Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain [Article]

Efficacy of Manual Therapy for Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain [Article]

Chronic pain can be treated in a number of ways and each method has its proponents, making it difficult to know which method to choose. Turning to the literature to make evidence-based decisions reveals a... Read More

Massage Therapy (General) |Co-Kinetic Journal April 2018 (Issue 76) [Group of articles]
04/04/2018
18-04-cokinetic
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Are We Leading by Example? Physical Activity Guidelines and Their Role in Physical Therapy [Article]

According to research, 88% of physiotherapists are aware of the current Chief Medical Officer's Physical Activity Guidelines, but only 16% answered the three specific components correctly in a study published in the Lancet in 2016.... Read More
- Hot Topics in Sports Medicine |Massage Therapy (General) |Student Therapist Articles and Content |Co-Kinetic Journal April 2018 (Issue 76) [Group of articles]
- 01/04/2018
- 18-04-cokinetic | exercise-as-medicine
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Adding Lessons from TCM to your Manual Therapy Toolbox [Article]

Although Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has been used for over 5,000 years, Western practitioners can struggle with how it can fit into Western medicine. This article reveals the similarities between TCM and Western practices and... Read More
- Massage Therapy (General) |Co-Kinetic Journal July 2017 (Issue 73) [Group of articles]
- 04/07/2017
- 17-07-cokinetic
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Is Massage an Effective Sports Recovery Strategy? [Article]

Optimal recovery from an intense training session or event is of the highest importance to an athlete, and massage has for a long time been an integral part of the recovery process. But is massage... Read More
- Massage Therapy (General) |Co-Kinetic Journal July 2017 (Issue 73) [Group of articles]
- 04/07/2017
- 17-07-cokinetic
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Acupuncture in Clinical Practice: Are Therapists Missing the Point? [Article]

This article explains the proposed underlying neurophysiological mechanisms of acupuncture within the path of pain and then goes on to explore the analgesic mechanism of acupuncture. Accredited training is now available for a wide range... Read More
- Massage Therapy (General) |Co-Kinetic Journal April 2017 (Issue 72) [Group of articles]
- 10/04/2017
- 17-04-cokinetic
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Massage Mondays - Post Marathon Massage with Susan Findlay [Video]

This week's Massage Monday video looks at how to prepare for the London Marathon and post marathon massage. Brought to you by Susan Findlay from the North London School of Sports Massage (NLSSM).
- Sports Massage |Massage Therapy (General) |Student Therapist Articles and Content |Latest Co-Kinetic News and Blog
- 09/04/2017
- public | open-access
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Patellar Tendon Pain: A Massage Therapist’s Game Plan [Article]

This article and associated supporting material outlines a massage therapy treatment strategy for patellar tendonosis. The author outlines a restricted reciprocal inhibition condition which is commonly found in people with patellar tendon pain, which leads... Read More
- Sports Massage |Massage Therapy (General) |Co-Kinetic Journal April 2017 (Issue 72) [Group of articles]
- 02/03/2017
- knee | lower-limb | 17-04-cokinetic
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Massage Monday: The Best of.... [Video]

Each week Susan Findlay, the director of the North London School of Sports Massage (NLSSM) releases weekly videos giving advice and practical tips on massage therapy. We've compiled a few of the best here. They're... Read More
- Sports Massage |Massage Therapy (General) |Student Therapist Articles and Content
- 29/01/2017
- registered | open-access
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Combined Movement Theory for Massage Therapists [Article]

We have all been in the situation where a patient presents to us with severe pain and impaired motion in a particular direction. We want to relieve their pain but don't want to do too... Read More
- Massage Therapy (General) |Co-Kinetic Journal January 2017 (Issue 71) [Group of articles]
- 01/01/2017
- 17-01-cokinetic
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Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction and Piriformis Syndrome [Book Review]

This review looks at the recently published title Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction and Piriformis Syndrome by Paula Clayton. Reviewed by senior soft tissue therapist Dan Buchanan. The review is open access.
- Massage Therapy (General) |Co-Kinetic Journal January 2017 (Issue 71) [Group of articles]
- 01/01/2017
- 17-01-cokinetic | open-access | public
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Portable Massage Couch [Buyers Guide]

This buyers guide to massage couches has been written by one of our commercial partners, Physique. It asks key questions about what you need from your massage couch and outlines some important considerations about the... Read More
- Sports Massage |Massage Therapy (General) |Student Therapist Articles and Content |Commercial partners
- 25/10/2016
- registered
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Muscle energy technique for joint mobilisation

This article outlines the benefits of muscle energy technique (MET) in the clinical setting and its diverse use in a variety of clinical presentations as well as its versatility in terms of its application (isometric,... Read More
- Massage Therapy (General) |Co-Kinetic Journal January 2016 (Issue 67) [Group of articles]
- 23/12/2015
- 16-01-cokinetic
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Massage Fusion [Book Review]

This review looks at the recently published title Massage Fusion: The Jing method for the treatment of chronic pain by Rachel Fairweather and Meghan Mari. Reviewed by senior performance therapist Paula Clayton.
- Massage Therapy (General)
- 11/12/2015
- registered | open-access
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Soft Tissue Treatments with Stuart Hinds: ITB Syndrome Video Masterclass

Iliotibial band syndrome is one of the leading causes of lateral knee pain in runners. The iliotibial band is a thick band of fascia on the outside of the knee, extending from the outside of... Read More
Treating myofascial pain with myofascial trigger point needling

This article discusses the role of dry needling in the effective treatment of myofascial trigger points specifically and chronic pain states generally. The article details when dry needling is suitable but, more importantly, when it... Read More
- Massage Therapy (General) |sportEX Dynamics Journal July 2015 (Issue 45) [Group of articles]
- 08/07/2015
- dy-current | 15-07-dy | fascia | dry-needling
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Professional standards in massage

In the previous issue (sportEX dynamics 2015;43:8–11 (Jan 2015)), Brad Hiskins wrote about the situation concerning professional standards in the soft tissue industry in Australia. In a response to his article, Paul Medlicott voices his... Read More
- Massage Therapy (General) |sportEX Dynamics Journal April 2015 (Issue 44) [Group of articles]
- 25/03/2015
- opinions | 44dy | dy-current | public | open-access
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Dry needling

Dry needling is a technique similar to acupuncture that is used for the treatment of trigger points and muscle pain. This article describes its effects, dangers and technique as well as providing details of how... Read More
- Massage Therapy (General) |sportEX Dynamics Journal April 2015 (Issue 44) [Group of articles]
- 25/03/2015
- 44dy | dy-current | dry-needling | fascia
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