Performance Therapy

Taping for the Trapezius

Posted by Stuart Hinds on May 31, 2017

Stuart Hinds demonstrates the taping technique for trigger points in the trapezius. Research supports the use of taping as a treatment aid in managing shoulder impingement problems. Subacromial impingement syndrome is the most common shoulder complaint in orthopaedic clinics (44–65%) and the most frequent cause of shoulder pain in over-arm athletes.

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Tags: Shoulder Impingement, Taping, Trapezius, Treating Shoulder Pain, Trigger Point Therapy

Trigger Point Theory for Common Leg and Foot Injuries

Posted by Stuart Hinds on May 31, 2017

In today's video blog, Stuart Hinds provides an overview of the key muscles involved in common leg and foot injuries including plantar fasciitis.

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Tags: Foot, Leg, Plantar Fasciitis, Trigger Point Therapy

Treating Shin Pain

Posted by Stuart Hinds on May 24, 2017

Shin Splint Overview - Stuart Hinds Medial Tibial Pain Syndrome (Shin Splints) Shin splints are especially common amongst runners and other athletes who have just returned after a break, or who are stepping up the intensity and duration of their training. Shin splints is a general term used to describe most painful conditions in the front area of the shin. There are however, many potential causes of the pain. Medial tibial pain syndrome is the most common cause of shin pain. This refers to pain typically experienced over the shin bone. Altering the duration, frequency or intensity of running can often lead to this condition...

Using Cupping to Treat the Deep Muscles of the Foot

Posted by Stuart Hinds on May 22, 2017

Stuart Hinds demonstrates using Cupping to treat the deep muscles of the foot. Cupping is a technique adapted from Traditional Chinese Medicine. Cupping is often used in conjunction with trigger point therapy, acupuncture or dry needling. It pulls blood to a region to stimulate healing and can be used effectively for stretching tight fascia and muscles.

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Tags: Cupping, Foot, Plantar Fasciitis, Trigger Point Therapy

Treating Sciatica using Trigger Point Therapy

Posted by Stuart Hinds on May 21, 2017

Soft-tissue therapist, Stuart Hinds demonstrates his approach to treating the piriformis. A number of studies have shown the benefits of manual therapy for treating sciatica.

When we analyze the traffic through our clinics at the end of each quarter, sciatica seems to be always up there in the top ten.

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Tags: Piriformis Syndrome, Sciatica, Trigger Point Therapy