REFRESHING REHABILITATION
Happy New Year
Happy New Year to you all and best wishes for 2015. I hope the festive period was a fun and joyous one and over-indulgence didn’t take over too much!
2014 was such a busy year I didn’t get time to produce any newsletters so I hope to keep on time with the quarterly newsletters as i previously did!!
My friends and I have also decided on dates for our annual charity events. There will be a Ball that will take place in June and my annual football tournament will be in August. I will also do a running challenge of some sort again as I did last year. Further details are inside and also if you would like to help out or support.
Elite Therapy Update
It’s been a very busy year for the business, with opening times increase and client numbers also increasing, so thank you to all my new and returning clients for your loyalty.
In April, I am having to increase prices slightly. Sessions will go up to £24, £32 and £40 for 30, 45 and 60 minute sessions. Packages are still available for those who would like them, so please enquire if interested. There is also a new online booking facility available on the webpage so if you cant get hold of me you can book yourself in as it shows all availability. I am hoping to make online payments available in the near future too.
Regular checks on Facebook (EliteTherapy Kempston) or Twitter (@Carmelitetherap) also show my availability so follow me on social media too!
As I mentioned its been a busy year for business, but also, for those who know, I hold annual charity events for Children With Cancer UK and Cancer Research UK. The 3 parts consisted on me running a marathon, an auction night and my annual 6 a side tournament. In total we raised a fantastic £7039, so to all who supported by online donations, sponsoring or attending an event thank you very much.
This years events are similar, I will do a marathon challenge in mid June, there will be a ball in early June and my football tournament will be in early August though dates are not confirmed yet. If you would like to help in any way please feel free to get in touch, helping hands are greatly appreciated.
Recent Research
1. The knee “giving way” has puzzles scientist, and in fact the general public on the why it happens. Recent studies have suggested that the Anterolateral ligament of the knee may cause this. Critics will suggested the reasoning of not finding this before, others suggest evolution may play part, or simply another development in techniques to find the mechanisms of these structures. An interesting proposal, which will have further study I’m sure.¹
2. It has long been suggested that exercise helps prevent osteoarthritis and a recent analysis of all research has further consolidated this notion. Moving stimulates the body to produce hormones needed to reduce the progress of osteoarthritis. This does not mean it will stop, but it could slow it down, allowing more function and mobility in the effected joints.²
3. Taping has assisted in recovery and rehabilitation, as well as support for many individuals over years and recent taping modalities have suggested that they are better or stronger. The true fact is from the studies analysing them all and they suggest that no matter what tape is used, the important thing is that the individual applying the aid must apply it correctly or it will be useless or could obstruct normal moving patterns instead which could cause further problems.³
References
1. Claes S., Vereecke S., et. al., (2013), Anatomy of the Anterolateral Ligament of the Knee, Journal of Anatomy, Vol 223($), pp 321-328.
2. Uthman O.A., Van der Windt D.A, et al., (2013), Exercise for Lower Limb Osteoarthritis: Systematic Review Incorporating Trial Sequential Analysis and Network Metalnalysis., BMJ, Vol. 347
3. Osorio J.A., Vairo G.L., et al., (2013), The Effects of Two Therapeutic Patellofemoral Taping Techniques on Strength, Endurance and Pain Resonses, Physical Therapy in Sport, Vol 14(4), pp. 199-206.
“Quick Fact”
On average, every square inch of your body has 32 million bacteria!
Special Offers
Now available from Elite Therapy are gift vouchers in the values of £5, £10 and £20. They may be purchased at AFC Kempston. Unfortunately, there is no online payment facilities of yet.
Current clients that introduce friends to a massage session will also benefit from receiving a 10% discount in there next session. Students are also enititled to 10% discount with valid NUS card.
A discount package has also been devised for anyone who wishes to regularly receive a sports massage. If you pay for 3 sessions in advance, you will receive the fourth one for free. All sessions.
Appointments
Appointments can be made online via the webpage or by contacting myself on the details provided or via email. Payments can be made with either cash or cheque, made payable to Carmine Cientanni. If you have changed any details such as your address or telephone number, please inform me as soon as possible so that I can update my records. If you wish to cancel an appointment, please inform me at least 24 hours in advance. Missed appointments will be charged at the full normal treatment rate.
Opening Hours
Monday 10-9
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 10.30-1 & 5-9
Thursday 8.30-11
Friday 8.30-12
Saturday 8.30-1
Sunday Closed