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Why I Prefer RockPods for My Cupping Treatments
When therapists ask me why they should learn dry cupping, I simply explain that cupping allows you to decompress in a world of compression. I then go on to explain...
Sticking to the Plan to reduce Back Pain
Sticking to the Plan to reduce Back Pain There is no shortage of back pain exercise advice, from Pilates to Yoga, strength training and Ti Chi, there are many more...
...and that’s at the heart of effective, modern rehabilitation (Kinesiophobia)
With Halloween almost upon us I needed a suitable topic and conjured up the fear of movement “Kinesiophobia” (not a fear of k-tape) This blog is based on the article “Treatments...
How Kinesiology Tape Can Help People with Multiple Sclerosis
Understanding MS and Movement Multiple Sclerosis (MS) affects how the brain and body communicate. As the protective myelin around nerves is damaged, people with MS often experience changes in balance,...
The overlooked recovery tool: nature and the nervous system
Cosy evenings await but don’t forget to get outside - for 120 minutes in nature! As professionals, we often focus on structured exercise — sets, reps, intensity, and progression. But...
Behind the Suction: Separating Myth from Mechanism in Cupping Therapy
Cupping can be a valuable adjunct in modern manual therapy, supporting exercise and rehabilitation goals. While it shouldn’t be used in isolation for pain management, dedicated cupping sessions can still...
Kinesiology Tape for Knee Osteoarthritis 'Staying in the Game'
Kinesiology Tape for Knee Osteoarthritis: Immediate Effects in Older Adults Can kinesiology tape (KT) really make a difference for older adults with knee osteoarthritis? A 2019 study in Medicine explored...
Does IASTM Really Improve Range of Motion?
Does IASTM Really Improve Range of Motion? A fresh review of the science (evidence). Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) has become a popular tool in manual therapy. Many clinicians use...