Welcome to the August edition of the STT newsletter.  Hope all are well in STT land!

Research:

There is a trend towards trigger point research in Tension Type headaches.  This research below is another example.  Results suggest that those suffering from tension type headaches do have a greater forward head posture, more active trigger points and less mobile neck.

http://www.softtissuetherapy.com.au/article.aspx?article_id=488

This research below is again on Trigger Points. The results suggest that active trigger points have the potential to increase the effects of migraine, not cause, but increase, especially when the referral zone correlates with the migraine.

 

  http://www.softtissuetherapy.com.au/article.aspx?article_id=487

Workshops/Conferences:

Fascia Research Congress – Boston USA.  This must be one of the most exciting conferences the world currently has to offer.  The presenters are world renound leaders in there field and the list is exhaustive.  And for only $300 US dollars, this must be a consideration for anyone around the world.  Follow this link to read more - http://www.softtissuetherapy.com.au/events.aspx?e=3

For those in Australia, the Soft Tissue Forum in Melburne is on again in October.  Follow the link below to see the details

http://www.softtissuetherapy.com.au/events.aspx?e=31

News:

The fourth edition of the STT eMag  has just been finalised and delivered.  A focus on sport and research this issue.

High profile sports job opportunity in Sydney.  Follow the link to see details.

http://www.softtissuetherapy.com.au/general.aspx?gaid=8

Nominations have closed for AOC positions for the recovery centre at the upcoming Beijing games.  Thanks for those that have nominated.

The poll in the last couple of months has voted overwhelmingly suggesting we are falling behind our peers in a number of areas.  This month, in a surprising result, the voters are 50:50 for our members prescribing orthotics.  Contraversial?  I would think so! 

Hope all is well in the soft tissue world.