In these pages you will find links to some useful pain related websites where both practitioners and clients can readily access information.
NHS Choices offers an insight into a variety of pain related subjects with links to pain support sites. www.nhs.uk/Livewell/Pain/Pages/Longtermpain.aspx The British Pain Society offers downloadable documents that provide information on how clients may be able to manage their pain. www.britishpainsociety.org/ The Pain Toolkit is a great resource for self managing pain and provides a variety of tools including helpful guide books, DVD’s, CD’s and discussions. www.paintoolkit.org/resources/for-patients Pain Concernis a registered charity offering information and support for pain sufferers. Click through to the site to obtain free fact sheets and leaflets. painconcern.org.uk/ Neuro Orthopaedic Institute offer evidence-based resources and course for the management of pain for both medical and allied health professionals. http://www.noigroup.com/en/Home
Links to Reflexology
MNT-NR International Manual Neurotherapy courses for bodywork practitioners including physiotherapists, osteopaths, chiropractors and Nerve Reflex Therapists (NR) who have attained Level 3. NR is an advanced reflexology technique using knowledge and understanding of the neurological system combined with the science of pain and clinical reasoning. www.mnt-nr.com/English/Home Touchpoint Touchpoint offer advanced reflexology courses - concentrating on the detailed analysis of health-related problems and utilising a variety of reflex modalities to initiate healing. Peter Lund Frandsen and Dorthe Krogsgaard offer courses from the 'Round About' series and are tutors of the Nerve Reflexology training programme in Denmark. uk.touchpoint.dk Booth VRT Vertical Reflex Therapy (VRT) is an additional method of reflexology used on the hands or feet in a weight bearing position. The technique was developed by Lynne Booth who offers, amongst other things Master classes for Pain Management using the VRT system. www.boothvrt.com Adapted Reflex Therapy (AdRx) Foundation courses in reflex therapy for physiotherapists run and accredited by the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Reflex Therapy (ACPIRT). Additional courses are available in AdRx for spinal pain and whiplash injury run by Gunnel Berry. gunnelberry.com Institut of Muskulaer Zoneterapi A unique understanding of the muscular system in relation to meridian therapy. Christian Slot has developed these workshops over a 25 year period and works to provide a greater insight into the connections between muscle tension and the Chinese meridian pathways. en.muskulaerzoneterapeut.com/
Links to Umbrella Organisations
Association of Reflexologists (AoR) The Association of Reflexologists was established in 1984 and is the UK’s most respected professional association of reflexologists. It provides representation on the Parliamentary Group for Integrated and Complementary Healthcare and membership of the Reflexology in Europe Network (RiEN), the Reflexology Forum and the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC). www.aor.org.uk Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT) The Federation of Holistic Therapists was established 50 years ago and is the UK’s No.1 organisation for professional therapy practitioners. They provide a host of membership services and work closely with educators, regulators and business people to ensure the best in quality services. www.fht.org.uk Reflexology in Europe Network (RiEN) The Reflexology in Europe Network is the umbrella organisation for more than 20 countries who have come together to promote reflexology in Europe. RiEN is a member of the European Federation for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (EFCAM) and aims to standardise education and practice in Europe and stimulate research in the field of reflexology. reflexology-europe.org/ Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC) CNHC is run for the benefit of public interest in order to regulate complementary healthcare professionals who practice in the UK. www.cnhc.org.uk