Professionalism & Ethics in sports massage
There are certain standards of behaviour and attitude that should be expected from your sports massage therapist. We are not all perfect all the time but below are a few simple ideas that you should …
Treatments & Therapies
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy is a form of Electrotherapy which has shown to be beneficial in the treatment of tendon injuries such as Achilles Tendinopathy and Tennis Elbow, as well as Plantar Fasciitis. What is …
Ultrasound Therapy
Ultrasound therapy has been used as an electrotherapy treatment modality by therapists over the last 50 years.It involves passing high frequency sound waves into soft tissue. Here we explain how it works as well as …
TENS (Electrical Nerve Stimulation)
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is a method of providing pain relief. As the name suggests, it involves the application of electrical current to the affected area. This is achieved via a number of electrodes …
Foot drop
Foot drop is a symptom rather than a condition or injury. It describes the inability to raise the foot upwards (dorsiflex the ankle) as if pulling the toes up towards the shin. A patient with …
Antibiotics
Antibiotics are a form of medication which is used to treat bacterial infections and are only available via a prescription (in the UK). They are not effective in treating viruses such as influenza. Other conditions …
Bone Scan
Bone scans are also known as Radio Isotopic bone scans. It is used to detect areas of bone with increased blood flow or increased bone turnover. These may be due to inflammation and infection, or …
Supination (Foot Biomechanics)
Supination is a movement at the foot necessary for walking and running among other activities. However, in some cases, over-supination leads to injuries. Medically reviewed by Dr. Chaminda Goonetilleke, 20th Jan. 2022 What is supination? …
Pes Cavus (Claw foot)
Claw foot is also known as Pes Cavus. It is a genetic defect resulting in a high foot arch. Claw feet are relatively inflexible which increases the chances of sustaining certain sports injuries. This will …
Sports Massage
Sports massage is a popular form of treatment and prevention of soft tissue sports injuries. We demonstrate simple sports massage techniques and explain the benefits, effects and contraindications of massage. Massage contraindications A contraindication is …