Postural assessment of the pelvis with Jane Johnson
Postural assessment of the pelvis poses difficult questions. In this post massage therapist Jane Johnson, MCSP, MSc identifies and answers a common question.
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How to prevent and treat knee hyperextension
Expert therapist and author of Postural Correction Jane Johnson gives advice on how to prevent and treat knee hyperextension for hypermobile populations.
How to avoid yoga injuries
Most yoga injuries are minor, however occasionally significant injuries can also occur. Recently these types of injuries have been getting as much coverage as the health benefits millions of people experience from yoga. In the new book Yoga Therapy, authors Kristen Butera and Staffan Elgelid have put together some tips on how best to avoid yoga injuries.
A guide to myofascial release by Ruth Duncan
Ruth has written a blog for Human Kinetics, giving us expert insight into myofascial release, with an explanation of how it works.
International Sports Science and Sports Medicine Conference 2016
The International Science and Sports Medicine Conference 2016 will take place at Newcastle University from the 31st August until the 2nd September. In addition to sports science and sports medicine, this year’s event will also include talks on physiotherapy and strength and conditioning. Leading international speakers will present the latest evidence and encourage discussion and interaction. Tickets are still available to buy from the event website.
Foundations for understanding rehabilitative techniques
This updated edition brings together foundational information that can easily be applied to everyday practice.
Exercise may work as well as surgery for knee injuries
Recent research from the British Medical Journal has suggest that exercise could work just as well as surgery for knee injuries.
Perfect the art of Positional Release Therapy
Clinical Guide to Positional Release Therapy is an invaluable resource written specifically for professionals in the sports medicine and therapy fields, wanting to learn and perfect the art of Positional Release Therapy (PRT). This highly visual guide takes an organised approach that gifts readers with the foundations for application, procedure, and theory of PRT. The text uses contemporary science and evidence-based practice to provide health care practitioners and students with a manual of PRT techniques and skills that enable successful diagnosis. Normal Price: £57.49|€87.34 HK Rewards Price: £45.99|€69.87 Find out more