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Functional Fitness Don’t Surf to get fit, get fit to surf, surfing is a demanding sport, so you need a lot of power to be able to balance, manoeuvre quickly, and coordinate movements. Elite surfers…

Introduction   Surfers are among a growing number of sports participants who recognize the physiological and psychological benefits they experience from massage, and how massage is now an important component of their conditioning regime for…

Tickling May Cause Lifelong Trust Issues Now and then as a massage therapist, I come across a client who is unable to relax. In some cases, I have found it’s because of past experience with…

Successful rehabilitation from injury requires a 60 / 40 collaboration between therapist and client. In other words the treatment the therapist provides makes up about 60% of the recovery process, while the client fulfils the…

Partake in any physical activity for the first time or after a long layoff, regardless of whether it’s work or sports related, chances are your going to feel some soreness. Never mind, as the old…

Cellulite is a condition in which the skin appears to have fatty deposits, resulting in a cottage cheese like texture. It affects both men and women, and although there is no clear scientific cause, it…

Essential Oils In Massage Therapy Aromatherapy works on different levels, including the sense of smell, and through absorption via skin. During aromatherapy massage the tiny molecules in the essential oils penetrate through the skin. The…

Nothing wrong in joining an indoor gym, after all exercise is good for your health and wellbeing. Gym exercise offers safety, air-conditioning, a variety of equipment; they are also convenient and predictable. However, I believe…

Have Wondered What Is The Difference Between: Sport Massage Therapy, Sports Therapy, Sport Rehabilitation, And Physiotherapy? Introduction Most people are confused about the differences between these professions. The range of practice will differ worldwide. Regulatory…

What Are Shin Splints? Shin splint pain is a diagnosis for ‘overuse’ injuries to the front of lower leg, as a result of poor conditioning. The technical term for shin splints is, medial tibial stress…