ACSTT is moving to a new site http://softtissuetherapyonline.com please put this new site into your favourites.
Sunday, September 20, 2009
WE ARE MOVING TO A NEW SITE - CLICK ON THIS HEADING TO JOIN US
ACSTT is moving to a new site http://softtissuetherapyonline.com please put this new site into your favourites.
Friday, July 31, 2009
MARK FINCH'S FASCIAL COURSES FULLY BOOKED
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Mark Finch 2nd Course Announced. Fascia, Its Structure & Function: Part 2 - Resolving Dysfunction in The Pelvic Girdle
Sunday, June 21, 2009
MARK FINCH & THE ANATOMY TRAIN RETURNS TO AUSTRALIA
The ACSTT is proud to present Mark Finch in this unique two-day workshop. Anatomy Trains is a revolutionary
re-vision of musculo-skeletal anatomy in terms of functionally connected lines of myofascia.
CLICK ON THE "MARK FINCH" HEADING above to download a brochure on this fantastic course. For more information please call Rob Granter 0417542723 or email rlgranter@optusnet.com.au
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Exceptional Music Recommendation
Music has always been one of my passions. I love to play great music when I work. It certainly helps to put me and my patients in a great audio space. I am constantly searching for additions to my music library. Recently I discovered the CD "Twilight" produced by a group of Melbourne, Australia, based musicians. This is truly a wonderful collection of music. The extraordinary Harpist Michael Johnson composed most of the original songs with the wonderful Guitarist and bass player Evripides Evripidou also contributing 3 originals. There are a number of other gifted musicians adding their skills to this acoustic masterpiece including Megan Kenny on flute, Matthew Arnold, violin and the amazing percussionist David Jones. At AUSD$25 this is a great buy. If I have peaked your interest, log onto http://www.twilightmusic.com.au/ and support these great musicians and wonderful people.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
MARK FINCH & THE ANATOMY TRAIN RETURNS TO AUSTRALIA
Great news. Mark Finch one of Tom Myers approved teachers of the Anatomy Trains Concepts will return to Australia from Canada in September to conduct two seminars.
Sunday, May 10, 2009
BOOK REVIEW FROM THE UK - Buy your Copy from ACSTT Now CLICK HERE
Stability, Sport and Performance Movement: Great Technique Without Injury by Joanne Elphinston
Book Review by
This new book explores the concept of functional stability for sports performance from base movements and introductory level control through to its contribution to production of force and form in athletic activities. The book provides a bridge between sports medicine, sports science, coaches and athletes for the pursuit of efficiency in movement for performance as well as injury prevention. It is a resource that is marked for its ability to be dipped into and explored at a reader’s own pace suitable to their knowledge base, and be instantly helpful to all levels of experience.
The introduction of the book places the text at the forefront of contemporary physiotherapy and athlete development thinking, establishing the science behind the concepts and principles that are uncovered and investigated over the weighty 350 plus pages. The early chapters clearly describe and discuss how control of innate movement diversity is the greatest challenge to technical proficiency. The ensuing chapters will equip therapists and other professionals in sport to feel justifiably confident of their skills in movement analysis and development through structured and progressive exercise.
As you would anticipate from this author, the text is well presented, with excellent diagrams throughout, and a plethora of clear and simple photographs and demonstrations of tests and exercise progressions.
The challenge of a consistent assessment design for functional movement testing and mobility training is dealt with in a chapter that uses visual aids and numeric scoring to create a foundation profile of basic control. Observation is emphasised as a key component of the assessment, and critical errors are outlined and displayed, permitting a degree of conformity to the format and establishing a foundation for strategic pathways in sport.
In conclusion, this well-referenced book is rooted in science with complex themes, yet is readily accessible due to the straight forward terminology, layout and illustrations.
This will prove an indispensible resource for the pursuit of optimal athletic performance and the promotion of effective movement and efficiency whatever the level of activity and sport concerned.