Fascia- An integrated Network
The fascial network is an integrated system of connective tissue fibres covering the entire body. Connective tissue is tissue that connects, supports, binds, or separates other tissues or organs. Myotherapists [...]
The Thoracic Spine and the impact it has on Shoulder Mechanics of a Tennis Player
What is the thoracic spine? The thoracic spine refers to the upper- and middle-back. It joins the cervical spine (neck) and extends down about five inches past the bottom of [...]
Fibromyalgia and Myotherapy
Fibromyalgia is a condition in which people describe symptoms that include widespread pain and tenderness in the body, often accompanied with fatigue, cognitive disturbance and emotional distress. It affects two [...]
Hip Pain – really annoying especially at night!
Over the past few months we have seen several cases of hip pain, especially as the weather has been getting warmer and everyone has been increasing their activity. This pain [...]
Myotherapy for Multiple Sclerosis
Two months ago Amanda told us about a client of hers who suffers from MS and how Myotherapy can assist with symptoms. In Australia there are currently 23,000 people who [...]
Get Fit with the F.I.T.T Principle
The F.I.T.T. Principle is one of the foundations of exercise; it’s a set of guidelines that help you set up a workout routine to fit your goals and fitness level [...]
Trigger Points – What are they?
Trigger points are very common and most people would have experienced pain or discomfort as a result of these points at some stage in their life. Trigger points can develop [...]
What is whiplash and how is it caused?
As many would already know whiplash is commonly caused through car accidents, where the individual has either been struck from behind or from the side. It is caused when the [...]
The Hidden Risks of Sitting
Our Training Officer Caitlin come across this terrific TED Talk video that explains in 5 minutes how the body is constructed and why sitting for extended periods posses risks we [...]