Massage World Magazine - Issue 84

In this issue

Sports Massage – ITB Syndrome feature 8
After the Sochi Winter Olympics and Paralympic games Susan Findlay is now focussing on the Summer Games in Brazil in 2016. Susan has chosen a common running condition called ITB syndrome and has highlighted how Transverse STR can be an effective tool in the rehabilitation of this often challenging condition.
The Emmett Technique – Another Advancement in Bodywork?
We look at Australian remedial massage therapist Ross Emmett who says he is rewriting the massage rule book! Mr. Emmett, a former professional boxer, prison officer and dog judge, began combining his ‘Emmett Technique’ with massage to relieve his work mates’ back pain, shoulder pain and sciatica. He uses massage to relax and assess muscular tension, this article gives you an insight into it’s development.
Fertility Massage Therapy
Clare Blake N.D explains how various medical conditions can benefit from this massage from reproductive complaints to digestive ones to, a key focus for her of the massage is to bring the abdominal organs into alignment.
The Art of Rehabilitation
Michael Newman is an injury and rehabilitation specialist with twenty-five years experience. This is the first in a series of contributions starting with the clear distinction between therapy and rehabilitation.
Continuing Professional Development – with the Jing Institute
Rachel Fairweather co-founder and director of the Jing institute of Brighton, take us through clinical and orthopaedic assessment for massage therapists, a key issue for all of us is knowing when to refer to other professionals or when a condition is best treated by ourselves. What is Orthopedic Assessment? A good question well answered.
Business Tools – Getting unstuck and problem solving
Gill Tree founder and owner of Essentials for Health is back with her valuable business advice for us the massage therapist and body worker. We hope it helps.