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"MFR provides an opportunity for the client to function better with increased movement efficiency"

The aim of all manual therapy is to help our clients feel better. Through our own skill, experience and training we make every effort to provide the best clinical outcome that we can. This blog is a place where I ask you to consider and critically evaluate your current practice and what you've been taught in an effort to promote an evidence informed practice and career longevity.

Fascia - Rethinking the Missing Link

For years, fascia has been central to discussions about persistent pain, with many manual and movement therapists believing it holds the key to unlocking long term discomfort. The idea that pain can b...
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Does the brain and immune system influence frozen shoulder?

As a soft tissue therapist specialising in myofascial release (MFR), I've always been intrigued by the intricate interplay between the body's systems and how they manifest in conditions like frozen sh...
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Bridging the Gap: Fascia and Pain Science

This year marks my 25th year in this profession although I ‘dabbled’ for about 10 years previously jumping from course to course none of which had any formal structure or qualifications; they were sim...
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Fascia and Pain
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Fascia and Pain

You can also listen to this blog post. To be honest, this is a huge topic bearing in mind that pain science is complex and multifactorial on its own. As most fascia research is still very new, it is ...
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Out With The Old, In With The New - Modern MFR

Pain awareness month is coming to an end, and I hope that you have enjoyed our social media posts highlighting how we experience pain. After I completed my degree and postgraduate certificate in pain...
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Myofascial Pain and Hormones.

Do women experience more pain than men? Does this suggest that female physiology is different and if so, what factors influence the pain experience? In the UK in 2019, 50% more women lived with chron...
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Fascia - Rethinking the Missing Link

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Jun 04, 2024

Does the brain and immune system influence frozen shoulder?

May 05, 2024

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