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Do You Know About Myofascial Cupping?
Have you ever noticed almost perfectly circular red/purple marks on someone’s skin? Particularly athletes? This is a fair indication that the individual has had Myofascial Cupping. Cupping has been used for many years, in many ways, in many different cultures. The plastic, glass or bamboo cups, suction specific areas of tension as a form of soft tissue therapy – mainly targeting the fascia (layer of tissue between the skin and muscle). This in turn creates a… Continue Reading»
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Sports Therapy vs Physiotherapy
One of the main questions I get asked as a Sports Therapist is “what is the difference between what you do, and a Physio?”. In short, my answer is generally that Sports Therapists are the ‘little sibling’ to Physiotherapists. While both health practitioners can assess, treat, and rehabilitate injuries, there are some differences to note… Continue Reading»
