http://sportstreatment.co.uk Sports Injury Treatment and Personal Training in and around Malton, North Yorkshire Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:51:55 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en With (most) of the snow melting and the emergence of spring flowers, now is the time to head outside and get some fresh spring air into your lungs. In these times of recession, running is virtually a free exercise once you've bought the running shoes. If you've never thought running is ... http://sportstreatment.co.uk/2010/03/01/spring-into-running/ Fascia is the facinating biological connective tissue that holds us together. Fascia is thin, but very fibrous and strong. It forms directly under the skin and serves as a strong layer of connective tissue between the skin and muscles underneath it. The top layer of fascia is superficial fascia, which may be ... http://sportstreatment.co.uk/2009/10/16/fascinating-fascia/ The benefits of running barefoot have long been supported by scientific research, coaches and athletes, who believe that a gradual system of training barefoot will strengthen muscles in the feet and lower legs, leading to better running form and improved injury resistance. However, running completely barefoot also exposes you to elements ... http://sportstreatment.co.uk/2009/09/26/barefoot-technology/ Click! Pop! Crack! Those were the sounds eminating from the room during a Spinal Manipulation course I attended recently. Another trip to sunny Filey. Manipulation techniques are commonly performed to treat pain and dysfunction of the spine, thorax and pelvis. I have wanted to learn these techniques for some time now ... http://sportstreatment.co.uk/2009/06/11/cracking-course/ Coming soon on the site there will be some shiny new FREE downloads in pdf format. Read 'em, print 'em. Stuff like help with acute pain, when to use ice / heat, common injuries, and how to stay sane if you are injured. You will need the appropriate software to download them ... http://sportstreatment.co.uk/2009/05/06/free-stuff/ As a practising Sports and Remedial Therapist I undertake Continued Professional Development. Some of you may know I recently attended a 3-day musculoskeletal joint assessment workshop in Filey. I enjoy CPD for several reasons: Firstly it enhances my learning, and it's nice to meet fellow physical therapists on courses to exchange ... http://sportstreatment.co.uk/2009/03/04/cpd-its-not-just-for-geeks/ Welcome! The new website for Anni Wilson - Sports Treatment is online. Sports Treatment.co.uk has a "Latest News" section where you'll be able to keep up-to-date with the goings on, and the latest developments in the world of sports and physical therapies. Keep watching this space... http://sportstreatment.co.uk/2009/02/14/new-sports-treatment-website/