by Carolyn Zepf | Feb 10, 2011 | Therapist Tips and Tricks
Myofascial Release has gained enormous popularity among osteopathic and manual therapy practitioners in recent years. There has been an enormous amount of research and information of the effectiveness of these techniques, and they all point to breakthroughs in therapy...
by Carolyn Zepf | Feb 10, 2011 | Therapist Tips and Tricks
Training in boxing for numerous years has made me accustom to warming up and using a jump rope for conditioning in training. I think I have used almost every type of rope imaginable from multi-coloured beaded ropes, leather, PVC rope to 2 to 5 pound weighted...
by Carolyn Zepf | Dec 2, 2010 | Therapist Tips and Tricks
Ever since I took action to enhance my career by studying osteopathy at Canadian College of Osteopathy my patients have been asking me what exactly it is I’m studying. Some of my patients have been adventurous and attempted to put a defining word to what it is...
by Carolyn Zepf | Dec 2, 2010 | Therapist Tips and Tricks
G.O.T stands for General Osteopathic Technique, and is the very first technique taught in Osteopathy here in Ontario. It is a technique that can be applied to any joint in the body from the feet to the neck and shoulders. G.O.T is very good for tight sore...
by Carolyn Zepf | Dec 2, 2010 | Therapist Tips and Tricks
Previously we spoke about types of massage, and in this edition as promised I’m going to further discuss when and where a sport massage is appropriate. Depending on your level of previous sports experience, you may or may not have already experienced the...
