by Steffi Simpson | Sep 27, 2022 | Health, TFD Therapy, Wellbeing
What is foam rolling? Foam rolling uses a rolling action to create a massage-like effect and apply pressure to certain areas of soft tissue to relieve pain. It is a form of self-myofascial release. What does foam rolling do? Ideally your muscle fibers will slide past...
by Steffi Simpson | Sep 18, 2022 | Motivation, Wellbeing
Developing meaningful relationships, whether its within a social circle like a sports activity, gym class or other social groups is extremely important as part of human nature. Some people within that group will become good acquaintances, others will become friends...
by Steffi Simpson | Sep 13, 2022 | TFD Therapy, Wellbeing
Dry needling is a treatment whereby a thin monofilament needle penetrates the skin and the muscular/tendon tissue underneath. The objective of this is to stimulate underlying muscular trigger points for the purpose of injury management and rehabilitation. You may be...
by Steffi Simpson | Sep 6, 2022 | TFD Therapy, Wellbeing
Taping can be used alongside other treatments in the rehabilitation of injury but can also be used on muscles or near joints as a protective measure to prevent injury during exercise and sports. The main functions of this tape are to support your muscles, improve...
by Steffi Simpson | Aug 30, 2022 | Health, TFD Therapy, Wellbeing
What does Sports Massage do? Sports Massage is generally aimed at treating areas that commonly need attention within the gym and sporting environment. A massage therapist is trained to be able to identify tight areas in the body and locate trigger point areas, also...
by Steffi Simpson | Aug 23, 2022 | Health, TFD Therapy, Wellbeing
Shockwave therapy is an effective, non-invasive treatment of injured soft tissues, specifically tendon and plantar fascia when an injury reaches a chronic non-healing state. Its main benefits are that it is fast pain relief, restores mobility and speeds up recovery....
