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Managing Hypermobility in Young Women: How Myotherapy Can Help
Hypermobility, where joints move beyond their normal range, can be common in young women. While flexibility is often seen as a positive trait, excessive hypermobility can lead to joint pain, instability, and muscle strain.Here’s how myotherapy can help and why prevention is important.How Myotherapy Helps1. Assessment and DiagnosisPersonal Evaluation: Myotherapists assess your joint stability and […]
Health creation – how’s your sense of coherence?
Previously we have written on the topic of salutgenesisSimply put Salutogensis means “health creation.”Salutogenesis was a term coined by Aaron Antonovsky PhD in his 1979 book Health, Stress and Coping – 1979. Salutogensis also made it into the dictionary in 2019.Salutogenesis is the opposite of pathogenesis – the process in which a disease or disorder […]
Unlocking Athletic Potential: How Myotherapy Enhances Power and Function
Athletes constantly seek ways to improve their performance, increase their power, and optimize their function.While training, nutrition, and mental focus are critical components, myotherapy can play a pivotal role in unlocking an athlete’s full potential. As myotherapists, we employ specialised techniques to enhance muscle function, reduce injury risk, and improve overall athletic performance.Here’s how we […]
How Can a Myotherapist Help with Neurological Symptoms?
Myotherapists employ various techniques to address neurological symptoms, enhancing nerve function, reducing pain, and promoting overall well-being. Here are some key methods they use: Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) Altering Sensation: TENS can modify nerve sensations, providing pain relief and potentially inducing neuroplastic changes that improve sensory function by altering neural input. Muscle Stimulation: TENS stimulates weak muscles, […]