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ACSTT is moving to a new site http://softtissuetherapyonline.com please put this new site into your favourites.

We are still in the development stage but we look forward to creating something very special to support the Soft Tissue Therapy community worldwide.

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You will have immediate FREE access to interviews, immediate FREE access to a range of articles I have written for a number of publications and you will be the first to be notified when new courses are announced, for example the incredible Joanne Elphinston's first full 2 day course ever held in Australia planned for late November 2009.

Best wishes to you all

MARK FINCH'S FASCIAL COURSES FULLY BOOKED

Please call or email before sending off registration forms as both courses are now fully booked. By doing this you can be placed on the waiting list and be offered a position if one becomes available.

To avoid disapointment for future courses please register your details by emailing Rob Granter on rlgranter@optusnet.com.au. In doing this you will be added to our database and be the first to be advised of all future courses (we will never pass on your email details to a third party)

Mark will return to Australia to conduct more programs in 2010.

Mark Finch 2nd Course Announced. Fascia, Its Structure & Function: Part 2 - Resolving Dysfunction in The Pelvic Girdle

Click on the title of the post above to download the full brochure on this "must-do" course. Play the video to hear what Mark will be presenting in this brilliant new course

MARK FINCH & THE ANATOMY TRAIN RETURNS TO AUSTRALIA

Here what Soft Tissue Therapist, Gillian Niven, says about the fantastic Anatomy Trains course conducted by Mark Finch.

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.

The workshop will inject new passion into your work by giving you an innovative perspective to assess patients’ posture and movement. Based on the book ‘Anatomy Trains’ by Thomas Myers, all 11 Myofascial Meridians are described, palpated, stretched, and used in postural assessment, with many illustrations and examples.

1/3 of the time is spent on presenting new anatomical concepts,1/3 on visual assessment using the Anatomy Trains system, and 1/3 on fascial plane and myofascial release techniques from the Kinesis Myofascial Integration (KMI) 'library'.

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

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.

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.

Marks trip to Melbourne last year booked out within days of release and the feed back was universally glowing in praise for the course content, Marks brilliant knowledge and fantastic teaching style.  If you are interested in attending these courses in September please email as soon as possible (rlgranter@optusnet.com.au) to register your interest. 

You will be under NO obligation to attend BUT you will be the first to received the course information as soon as all details are confirmed.

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 Stephen Mutch, Scotland Rugby Team Physiotherapist, Vice Chair, Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Sports Medicine, Scottish Commonwealth Games Team Physiotherapist

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.