CORE ELEMENTS BLOG
What is Pulsed PEMF Therapy
By Dawn Morse MScSports & Health Sciences, Founding Director of Core Elements Training An introduction to Pulsed PEMF Therapy: Pulsed Electro-Magnetic Field (PEMF) therapy uses Electro-magnetic therapy to stimulate the body at a cellular level to help with...
Plantar Fasciitis – A Pain In The Foot
By Dawn Morse MSc As published in International Therapist MagazineAn introduction to Plantar Fasciitis and some techniques to help address the condition: During the summer months and the road running season, many therapists start to see an increase in injury rates...
Dry Needling for Injury Treatment
By Dawn Morse MScAs published in International Therapist Magazine An introduction to Dry Needling and use within injury treatment for soft tissue disfunction: Both Western Medical Acupuncture and Dry Needling are commonly used as a clinical treatment modality for the...
What is Electro-Dry Needling and how can it help with chronic pain and injury treatment?
Electro-Dry Needling is similar to the ancient practice of normal acupuncture, or dry needling, with the addition of an electro stimulus delivered through the needles and into the skin. Cables are attached to the needles to a stimulation system, which sends a pulse of electricity through the needle and into the tissue.
How does sports massage reduce pain?
How Can sports massage reduce pain?Have you ever pulled a muscle during sports? Have you ever had to stop running or joggingdue to cramps? The vast majority of professional and amateur sports people will know thisfeeling far too well.One of the most iconic moments in...
What does a massage therapist do in a professional sports and an injury clinic?
What does a massage therapist do in a professional sports and an injury clinic?Being a successful massage therapist who is intending to work with professional sportsmen and women requires a number of different skills. Some, of course, are within your chosen profession...
Therapeutic Ultrasound and How It Can Help
Therapeutic ultrasound is a specialised treatment tool used by physical and occupational therapists to treat a wide variety of soft tissue injuries and orthopaedic conditions.
Reducing Pain and Improving Performance with Dry Cupping and Sports Massage
Dry cupping and sports massage are two unique treatments designed to promote recovery after exercise and injury, and to leave your body flexible and pain-free, helping you perform at your best. Each boasts a range of benefits, and when used together, these treatments...
What is Tennis Elbow – Lateral Epicondylitis
An introduction to tennis elbow - otherwise known as Lateral Epicondylitis: When it comes to your health, you must monitor it regularly. This is especially the case when you're a high-level athlete or someone with a labor-intensive job. The harder you perform, the...
Runners Knee
Weak At The Knees | Core ElementsAn introduction to Plantar Fasciitis and some techniques to help address the condition: The good weather of the summer months and T.V coverage of the London Marathon, Great North Run and the road cycling Tour of Britain and Tour De...
Laws Of Motion & Manual Therapy
By Katie Campbell PGDip, BSc As published in International Therapist MagazineAn introduction to Manual Therapy and Joint Mobilisations: Manual therapy is another tool a therapist can use to manage pathology and dysfunction, techniques have been shown to decrease...
What is Kinesiology Taping & How Can it Help Injury and Performance?
What is Kinesiology Tape? Kinesiology tape is a special type of athletic tape made with a blend of cotton and elastic and is designed to mimic the thickness and elasticity of human skin. It is highly flexible, created specifically to provide a greater range of motion...
Kinesiology Taping and Sports Taping – What’s the difference?
By Georgina King BSc, SSTMany people have heard of the terms ‘taping’, athletic taping, sports taping or kinesiology taping, but are often unsure of what these terms mean or when specific taping methods or modalities should be used within injury treatment. This blog...
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