Tag: Sports
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Pedal for Parkinson’s needs your help!
Parkinson’s UK is looking for Volunteer Massage Therapists to support their series of cycling events across the country this summer – can you help?
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Accredited Register awareness campaign stretching to new audiences
In February, we introduced Nick and Kevin as part of our ‘My therapist helps me…’ campaign. We’re continuing to promote the benefits of the Accredited Register, with advertisements appearing in both Men’s Fitness and Healthy for Men. This promotes the hard work the FHT’s members do, and the benefits available to the public, to a wide audience of…
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FHT members support the 2017 London Marathon
Following the great success of the 2017 London Marathon, FHT therapists offered their services to help tired runners on behalf of two leading charities, the MND Association and the Stroke Association. The 2017 London Marathon, which took place on 23 April, saw a record number of competitors take to…
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Sports therapist Nicholas Flanagan reveals why he chose a career in care
Following the release of the FHT’s second ‘My therapist helps me…’ case study, we have caught up with sports therapist Nicholas Flanagan who revealed why he chose a career in care. Why did you decide to train as a sports therapist? ‘I started my journey on a…
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MND Association needs complementary therapists
The Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association is on the look-out for trained therapists to volunteer at high profile events this year. Every year, high numbers of the public raise money in support of those with MND, including at the London Marathon in April and Prudential Ride London in July. The MND Association is in need of…
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Kevin’s story: My therapist helps me…
In the second in a series of case studies, the FHT looks at how sports therapy has helped real life client Kevin. To promote the health benefits of different therapies and direct people to the FHT’s independently Accredited Register when looking for a therapist, the FHT has…
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FHT 2017 Training Congress launched!
We’re thrilled to reveal that this year’s 2017 FHT Training Congress will be held at the Holistic Health show, 21 – 22 May, at the NEC Birmingham. Featuring 32 educational sessions of CPD training over the two day event, the Training Congress is a fantastic opportunity to network, learn the latest therapy trends, grow your business…
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Wearing running shoes without cushioning may reduce injury risk
Wearing running shoes without cushioning and landing on the balls of your feet puts less strain on the body, according to research from the University of Exeter. The study published in the Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise journal was designed to measure the loading rate of runners (when their feet hit the ground),…
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Golfers are more likely to have unusually shaped hip-joints
A number of elite golfers have been found to have unusual hips, according to a study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. The study from the University of Warwick examined the hips of 55 elite players, using MRI scans and aimed to ‘assess the morphology and pathology of golfers’ hips comparing lead and…
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Sports massage is added to FHT’s independently accredited register for complementary healthcare therapists
The FHT is pleased to announce that sports massage has been added to its Accredited Register, which is independently approved by the Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care, a body accountable to Parliament. FHT members who hold a qualification in sports massage, accepted by the FHT for membership and insurance purposes, will now…
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Therapy Expo is back! And the FHT are proud partners for 2016
This year’s conference programme boasts over 40 hours of CPD education, including five dedicated education streams, covering: MSK, neuro rehabilitation, sports injuries, biomechanics and acute care and business development. This is your opportunity to experience a clinical programme, delivered by a wealth of expert speakers, including: Paul Coker, Mike Antoniades and Mike Karski, and to…
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Support MND Association at the London Marathon
Calling all qualified Body/Sports Massage FHT members. Last minute space on therapy team supporting MND Association at the London Marathon – can you help? Date: Sunday 24 April, 2016 Venue: Regus Building, 1 Northumberland Avenue, Trafalgar Square, London, WC2N 5BW Schedule: 11.15am on-site briefing 12.00pm lunch 13.00-13.30pm (approx) first few runners could start coming through…
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