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Pain Management and Injury Treatment Clinics -

1186 Argyle St, Finnieston , Glasgow, G3 8TE, 0141 334 1223

Unit 5 Kildean Business & Enterprise Hub, Drip Road Stirling, FK8 1RW, 01786 625025


Highly Experienced Qualified Injury Assessment, Treatment and Bespoke Exercise Rehabilitation plans for every client. Treatments may be a combination of,-

FIDN Dry Needling
Manuaal Therapy
Cryotherapy
IASTM
Soft Tissue Mobilisations
Cupping Therapy
Exercise Rehabilitation Advice

23/03/2026

Getting a client off the plinth… you might be coaching this wrong 👀

There are two completely different ways to assist a sit-up 👇

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🔹 1. “Pull me towards you”
• Patient pulls
• Therapist allows a controlled forward movement
• Creates momentum-assisted sit-up
• Lower trunk demand

👉 Useful when:
• Early-stage rehab
• Painful lumbar flexion
• Low confidence / deconditioned patients

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🔹 2. “Pull yourself towards me”
• Therapist is a fixed anchor
• Patient generates movement
• Higher trunk activation + control

👉 Better for:
• Progression
• Functional carryover
• Independence

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⚠️ The mistake

Most people don’t coach either properly…

❌ Patient yanks the therapist
❌ Therapist loses position
❌ No control, no intent

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✅ The difference comes down to this:
• “Pull me” = I move with you (regression)
• “Pull yourself” = you move towards me (progression)

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🎯 Coaching cue we use:

“Pull me slightly towards you and sit up at the same time”

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This isn’t just getting someone upright…
It’s teaching movement strategy.

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📲 Book in:
🔗 Link in bio
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📞 Call 0141 334 1223

22/03/2026

Calf strain holding you back? 🦵

Kinesiology taping can be a simple add-on to keep you moving while you rehab 👇

🔹 How we apply it:
• Ankle in dorsiflexion (lengthened calf)
• 2 x I-strips from heel → up the calf (gastrocnemius)
• Optional Y-strip around the muscle belly
• Light–moderate stretch (10–25%)

🔹 What it can do:
• Improve proprioception (body awareness)
• Reduce perceived pain
• Support movement without restricting range

🔹 What it DOESN’T do:
• It doesn’t “heal” the muscle
• It doesn’t replace proper rehab

👉 Tape supports the process, but progressive loading is what fixes the issue

If your calf keeps tightening, pulling, or stopping you training… it needs more than rest.

📲 DM us to get booked in
🔗 Link in bio
📞 Call us to speak to the team

22/03/2026

Transverse GHJ distraction is used to improve joint mobility and reduce pain.

Manual therapy techniques such as joint distraction have been shown to:
✔️ Increase glenohumeral joint space (temporarily)
✔️ Reduce pain via neurophysiological mechanisms
✔️ Improve short-term range of motion

Commonly applied in:
• Shoulder stiffness
• Rotator cuff–related shoulder pain
• Capsular restriction presentations

Best combined with active rehabilitation for longer-term outcomes.

📲 DM to book
🔗 Link in bio
📞 0141 334 1223

20/03/2026

🔥 IASTM for Achilles Tendinitis 🔥

👉 Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilisation (IASTM) is a brilliant tool for reducing pain, “breaking” down adhesions, and improving blood flow around the Achilles tendon.

🦵 By targeting the calf and Achilles region, we can:

✅ Reduce tension in the tendon
✅ Stimulate healing
✅ Improve mobility & function

⚡️ Especially useful for everyone dealing with stubborn tendon pain or stiffness.

💬 Have you tried IASTM for your Achilles yet?

📲 Book in with us today:
🔗 Link in bio | 📞 0141 334 1223 | 💌 DM us

20/03/2026

IASTM + Movement 🔧🦾

Here demonstrating a scapulothoracic IASTM mobilisation as part of our IASTM course on Tutor .

The tool is locked under the scapula while the client actively moves the arm through a comfortable range. This combines manual therapy with movement to create a better carryover than passive release alone.

Why we use it
✅ Improves scapula on rib cage glide
✅ Reduces protective tone around the shoulder
✅ Supports upward rotation and posterior tilt
✅ Bridges hands on treatment with active rehab

This is a go to option for shoulder pain, postural stiffness, and overhead athletes where loading needs to stay sensible but effective.

📚 Taught in our IASTM Course
🔗 Book via the link in our bio
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☎️ 0141 334 1223

19/03/2026

🦾 Increase Shoulder Mobility

Passive Physiological Mobilisation

What is it?
Passive physiological mobilisation involves taking the shoulder through its natural physiological movements (flexion, abduction, internal/external rotation) without the patient actively contracting.

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🔍 When to use it
• Stiff or restricted shoulder (e.g. post-injury or post-op)
• Pain at end range
• Early-stage rehab when active movement is limited
• Conditions like adhesive capsulitis or rotator cuff irritation

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⚙️ Key Techniques

1. Passive Flexion
• Patient supine
• Therapist supports arm and moves into flexion
• Focus on smooth, controlled range

2. Passive Abduction
• Stabilise scapula
• Move arm out to the side
• Avoid excessive shrugging compensation

3. Passive External Rotation
• Arm by side or in slight abduction
• Rotate humerus externally
• Key for anterior shoulder stiffness

4. Passive Internal Rotation
• Controlled movement across body or at 90° abduction
• Monitor for posterior capsule tightness

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🎯 Clinical Focus
• Stay within pain-free or tolerable range
• Use rhythmical oscillations for pain relief
• Progress to end-range holds for mobility gains
• Always assess capsular pattern vs muscular restriction

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⚠️ Common Mistakes
• Forcing range → increases guarding
• Ignoring scapular control
• Moving too fast → reduces effectiveness
• Not reassessing after each set

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💡 Why it works
• Reduces pain via mechanoreceptor stimulation
• Improves joint nutrition and synovial fluid movement
• Restores confidence in movement before active loading

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📲 Ready to move better?

Book in today:
🔗 Link in bio
📩 DM us
📞 Call 0141 334 1223

19/03/2026

Dealing with shin splints (medial tibial stress syndrome)? 🦵⚡️

Sports massage is one of the most effective ways to offload irritated tissues and restore lower leg function.

Here’s how we use it clinically 👇

🔹 Posterior chain release
Targeting soleus, gastrocnemius & tibialis posterior to reduce tension pulling on the tibia.

🔹 Anterior compartment work
Addressing tibialis anterior which often becomes overworked with poor load distribution.

🔹 Deep longitudinal stripping
Improves tissue quality and reduces adhesions along the muscle fibres.

🔹 Trigger point therapy
Releasing localised tight spots that refer pain into the shin.

🔹 Fascial work
Improves glide between compartments, reducing stress through the lower leg during running and jumping.

💡 Sports massage isn’t just about “loosening muscles”
It’s about restoring load tolerance, movement efficiency, and recovery capacity

⚠️ If you’re only resting and not addressing the cause, it will keep coming back.

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✅ Best combined with:

✔ Load management
✔ Strength work (foot, calf, tib post)
✔ Gradual return to impact

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📲 DM us to get booked in
📞 Call us: 0141 334 1223
🔗 Book online via the link in our bio

18/03/2026

💥 CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME? TRY DRY NEEDLING 💥

Tingling, numbness or weakness in the hand?
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome isn’t always just a “wrist problem” 👀

At Sports Therapy Scotland, we use Dry Needling (AIFIDN approach) to target the true drivers of your symptoms.

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🎯 KEY TARGET AREAS:
• Forearm flexors (FDS, FDP, FCR)
• Pronator teres
• Thenar muscles
• Cervical referral (C5–T1 if indicated)

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⚡ HOW IT HELPS:
✔️ Reduces neural sensitivity
✔️ Improves local blood flow
✔️ Releases myofascial trigger points
✔️ Decreases pressure through the carpal tunnel
✔️ Restores normal muscle tone + movement

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🧠 WHY THIS MATTERS:
Many cases are driven by proximal tightness + overload, not just compression at the wrist.

Treat the source, not just the symptoms.

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🚀 COMBINE WITH:
• Nerve glides (median nerve)
• Load management
• Wrist + forearm strength work
• Ergonomic changes

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⚠️ BEST RESULTS WHEN USED AS PART OF A FULL REHAB PLAN

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📍 Sports Therapy Scotland
Helping you move pain-free and perform at your best.

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📲 Book now: Link in bio
📞 Call us: 0141 334 1223
💬 DM us to get started

16/03/2026

K-Taping for Low Back Pain

Kinesiology taping can be used as a supportive tool when managing low back pain.

The tape is applied with specific tension and direction to interact with the skin and underlying tissues during movement.

While taping does not “fix” the underlying issue, it can be helpful as part of a broader treatment plan.

Potential benefits include:

🔹 Increased sensory feedback and body awareness
🔹 Support during movement and activity
🔹 Reduction in perceived pain for some individuals

K-taping is most effective when used alongside:

• Manual therapy
• Strength and rehabilitation exercises

At Sports Therapy Scotland, taping is used where appropriate following a full assessment to support recovery and activity.

If you’re dealing with low back pain or movement related discomfort, we’re here to help.

📲 DM us
🔗 Book via the link in our bio
📞 0141 334 1223

15/03/2026

Spinal Mobilisations for Low Back Pain

Manual therapy techniques such as spinal mobilisations are an important tool for managing low back pain.

These techniques aim to:

🔹 Restore joint motion
🔹 Reduce pain and stiffness
🔹 Improve spinal mechanics
🔹 Support rehabilitation and return to activity

At Sports Therapy Scotland, these techniques are part of our wider treatment approach combining:

• Joint mobilisation
• Soft tissue techniques
• Exercise rehabilitation
• Movement retraining

Understanding when and how to apply these techniques is key to effective treatment.

📲 DM us
🔗 Book via the link in our bio
📞 0141 334 1223

14/03/2026

🔵 Hip Pain Treatment Technique: IASTM for the QL & Lateral Chain

Hip pain is not always coming directly from the hip joint. Often the lateral chain of the body, including the quadratus lumborum (QL), becomes overloaded and restricts movement through the pelvis and hip.

One technique we regularly use is IASTM (Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilisation) applied to the QL and lateral trunk while the patient moves through a controlled stretch.

How the technique works:

The patient lies on their side while the therapist uses an IASTM tool to pin the lateral trunk muscles and QL. The patient then actively reaches the top arm overhead while extending the lower leg down, creating a long stretch through the side of the body.

This combination of tissue pressure + movement helps restore normal glide through the lateral chain.

Why we use it:

✅ Reduces tension in the QL and lateral trunk
✅ Improves mobility between the ribs, pelvis, and hip
✅ Helps relieve compensatory hip pain
✅ Restores normal movement through the lateral fascial chain

This technique is often combined with joint mobilisation, dry needling, and rehabilitation exercises to address the root cause of hip pain.

If you’re dealing with hip pain, lower back tightness, or lateral hip restriction, getting the right assessment and treatment makes all the difference.

📲 Book online: Link in bio
📩 DM us: Send us a message
📞 Call the clinic: 0141 334 1223

14/03/2026

Advance Your Clinical Skills in Sports Massage Therapy

This Level 5 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy is designed for qualified therapists who want to take their clinical knowledge, assessment skills and treatment techniques to the next level.

Delivered at Sports Therapy Scotland in our Glasgow clinic and taught in collaboration with Motion Fitness Education.

This advanced qualification focuses on developing deeper clinical reasoning, advanced treatment techniques and injury management strategies.
This programme is ideal for therapists looking to position themselves as advanced practitioners within the sports massage industry.

What You Will Learn
The Level 5 programme develops your ability to assess, treat and manage more complex musculoskeletal presentations.

You will develop skills in:
* Advanced clinical assessment
* Advanced soft tissue therapy
* Advanced stretching techniques (MET & PNF)
* Electrotherapy applications
* Sports taping and strapping
* Injury management strategies
* Rehabilitation planning and progression

Block 1 - Advanced Assessment & Clinical Foundations

This block starts your learning journey and progression to an advanced practitioner
Focus areas include:
* Advanced postural assessment
* Functional movement screening
* Orthopaedic testing
* Clinical reasoning frameworks
* Red flags and referral pathways

Learners will also begin their ongoing client case study, which will run throughout the course.

Block 2 – Advanced Soft Tissue & Stretching Techniques

This block focuses on expanding your treatment techniques.
Topics include:
* Advanced soft tissue therapy
* Trigger point therapy progression
* Myofascial techniques
* PNF stretching
* Muscle Energy Techniques (MET)
* Positional release techniques

Learners will begin integrating these techniques into their case study treatments

Block 3 – Electrotherapy Application in Treatments

This block introduces electrotherapy modalities and their clinical application.
Topics include:

* Principles of electrotherapy
* Safety considerations and contraindications
* TENS therapy
* Interferential therapy
* Ultrasound therapy
* Integrating electrotherapy into treatment

Block 4 – Sports Taping & Injury Management

During this block learners develop practical skills in supporting injured clients.

Topics include:
* Principles of sports taping and strapping
* Rigid taping techniques
* Kinesiology taping applications
* Injury pathology
* Tissue healing timelines
* Load management strategies

Block 5 – Rehabilitation & Clinical Integration

The final block integrates the skills learned throughout the course.
Topics include:
* Rehabilitation planning
* Corrective exercise strategies
* Return-to-activity progressions
* Case study discussions
* Clinical reasoning development

How Is the Course Assessed?

The assessments for this course are designed to reflect real clinical practice.
Learners will complete:
* Practical competency assessments throughout the course
* An online theory exam
* An ongoing client case study

£2495

Zero interest payment options available too.

September 2026 Intake

Block 1 – 8th / 9th September
Block 2 – 13th / 14th October
Block 3 – 17th / 18th November
Block 4 – 12th / 13th January
Block 5 – 9th / 10th February

March 2027 Intake

Block 1 – 30th / 31st March
Block 2 – 27th / 28th April
Block 3 – 25th / 26th May
Block 4 – 15th / 16th June
Block 5 – 17th / 18th August

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Pain Management and Assessment, Treatment & Rehabilitation Clinics, -

- 1186 Argyle St, Finnieston , Glasgow, G3 8TE, 0141 334 1223 - Unit 4 Kildean Business & Enterprise Hub, Drip Road, Raploch, Stirling, FK8 1RW 01786 625025

With 20 years clinical experience working in professional sport and more recently with Netflix looking after the actor Chris Pine on Outlaw King 2017, and with Sony Pictures International 2018. We offer the following within our clinics.

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