What is Manipulative Therapy?
This is the skilful restoration of mobility to soft tissue and joints using a variety of massage, mobilisation and manipulative techniques.
The application of massage as a remedial therapy is based upon a thorough understanding of anatomy and physiology. It aims to re-balance the musculoskeletal system, by working specifically on muscles, tendons, joints, fascia and ligaments, thus making remedial massage a powerful yet non traumatic therapy, The precise mobilisation and manipulation of joints is a natural extension of the re-balancing of soft tissue, thus allowing freedom of movement within the joints so facilitating the normal function of the vascular and neural system.
The correct and balanced function of the musculoskeletal system also helps in maintaining other systems in the body, like digestion, excretion, respiration, etc.
Physical Examination
A thorough physical examination is then made noting postural habits, limitation of movement, discomfort, malformations, swelling, ect. and to ascertain the general state of health.
Conditions Likely to Respond to Treatment
Work and Sport injuries, Arthritic Conditions, Musculoskeletal Dysfunction, Stress Related Disorders
Massage is now slowly being re-introduced to hospitals where its benefits can be measured scientifically. Research has been carried out at the Charing Cross Hospital involving massage therapy for cardiac patients. They found that massage lowered blood pressure in very agitated patients and kept it lower for far longer than they could have anticipated. It stimulated the circulation, reduced anxiety levels and also helped people to sleep when tablets had failed to work.
Northern Institute of Massage
The approved and accredited training centre for Remedial Massage and Manipulative Therapy is the Northern Institute of Massage in Bury
Professional Association: LCSP
The London and Counties Society of Physiologists was formed in 1919. It is the largest organisation of Remedial Massage Therapists and Manipulative Therapists in private practice in the UK.
The LCSP enforces a strict code of conduct and ethics and provides fully comprehensive professional insurance for its members.Remedial massage and Manipulative Therapy is now able to take its place alongside the conventional medical profession as part of the range of therapies seen as complimentary medicine.
Working side by side it is possible to offer a truly holistic caring environment in which a person can get well and stay well.
London and Counties Society of Physiologists
330 Lytham Road, Blackpool, FY4 1DW
Claire has been qualified for 10 years in remedial massage she is also Northern Institute trained
Claire has gained lots of experience in sports injuries and acute back pain. She has also specialised in enhanced tissue repair for the reduction of deep scar tissue formed through surgery or injury,
Judi has been working at the clinic for three years after qualifying in 2005 as a Swedish and Sports /Remedial massage therapist. Her knowledge as a personal trainer has helped in rehabilitation. Judi provides a holistic assessment prior to a deep massage treatment. Judi qualified as a Registered General Nurse in 1985 and has studied Orthopaedics she currently practices as a District nursing sister.
Ailsa gained her qualification in remedial massage with the Northern institute in 1995. She is also a registered general nurse with extensive experience in general practice, dealing with injuries,disease management and occupational health.
She has also gained a qualifaction in counselling which compliments her practical experience.
As a dedicated professional Ailsa posesses a patient centred philosophy of care which together with her practical clinical skills allows her to acheive her objective in the caring and development of her clients.