Is it good to get a sports massage: your guide to the types, uses and benefits
Sports massages are widely used with both professional (paid) and self help options. If you are looking at sports massages the main... Read Article
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The scientifically proven effects of vibration massage- with clinical applications
In this summary we investigate the science behind the use of vibration massage. This helps us envisage uses and to develop protocols. ... Read Article
Why tennis elbow won't heal, and what you can do about it
Tennis elbow is a painful and disabling condition that is said to develop through overuse, but why does it then refuse to heal and defy... Read Article
Exercises shown to not correct abnormal muscle activation patterns
Most movements require the co-ordinated contraction and relaxation of numerous muscles. The neurological control of this is known as a... Read Article
Altered muscle activation patterns shown to cause hamstring injuries- a guide to correction
A study of sports people used surface electromyography (EMG) to compare the neurological control of those who had suffered hamstring... Read Article
Traditional home massage found to be far superior to anti-inflammatory drugs for chronic upper back pain
Although anti-inflammatory drugs are heavily advertised and routinely prescribed for pain syndromes a recent clinical trial found them to... Read Article
Latent (Pain Free) Trigger Points Alter Neurological Control of Shoulder Movement Causing Damage, Impingement and Injury
This article summarises the very important clinical implications of the research done by Dr Karen Lucas in Melbourne for her PhD Thesis.... Read Article
Why we use manual therapies with corrective exercises
Corrective exercises are used to correct abnormal function. However, in most cases the abnormal function is the central nervous system's... Read Article
Lower back pain suffers found to have poor sensorimotor control, remedied by local muscle vibration
Studies have shown that those suffering lower back pain have have inhibited sensory feedback and control. This lack of control is... Read Article
Traditional home massage found to be far superior to anti-inflammatory drugs for chronic upper back pain- public
Although anti-inflammatory drugs are heavily advertised and routinely prescribed for pain syndromes a recent clinical trial found them to... Read Article
Muscle fatigue: the cause doctors usually overlook- and what you can do about it
There are many possible causes of muscle fatigue, but by far the most common cause of muscle fatigue, but the most common and probably... Read Article
Why a sports person’s timing may be “out”, or be out of form
Most sports rely on some sort of muscular coordination and timing. Typically the brain receives some sort of stimulus or information. ... Read Article
The relationship between latent (pain free) trigger points and depression
A study published in the journal Clinical Rheumatology found that in pain free healthy adults the more depressed they were the more... Read Article
Exercises shown to not correct abnormal muscle activation patterns- public
Most movements require the co-ordinated contraction and relaxation of numerous muscles. The neurological control of this is known as a... Read Article
What are the benefits of regular massage
In this article we will discuss the health and wellness benefits of regular or wellness massages that have been scientifically... Read Article
Does trigger point therapy work
There are a variety of trigger point therapies including manual therapies, needling and modalities such as laser. Reviews of large... Read Article