News and Information from PAYGT Training
Myofascial decompression AKA Dry Cupping
4th January 2023
By Paul Bailey MSc – Cert Ed - IGCT Within the muscular-skeletal sector numerous therapists practice cupping therapy. Cupping as a long history and is thought to date back as early as 3000 BC [1, 2]. In general there are two methods, these being wet and dry. Wet involves the cutting of tissue to enable blood to flow into the cup itself. This method is not without risk. There is a growing body of
Therapeutic Ultrasound Friend or Foe
19th February 2020
By Paul Bailey MSc – Cert Ed - IGCTHistory and use of Ultrasound Most people are familiar with the diagnostic prenatal ultrasound test, that’s typically offered to pregnant woman around 14 to 20 weeks of their pregnancy. However, most are not aware that the use of ultrasound for therapeutic reasons has been used for some 80 plus years. In fact, in the 1920s there’s evidence of ultrasound being
Scalene Myofascial Pain Syndrome (SMPS) – Misdiagnosed Neck Pain
27th January 2020
By Paul Bailey MSc – Cert Ed - IGCTIntroduction Scalene pain is a relatively common condition; however, it is frequently misdiagnosed. Deep within the neck there is an area known as the anterior Triangle. It is in this area that 3 Scalene muscles reside. These muscles originate from your cervical spine and insert into your first and second ribs. The muscles function to elevate your ribs, tilt
Tendinopathy, Steroid Use And Treatment
24th January 2020
Paul Bailey MSc – PGCE – IPTI During 20 years of clinical practice I have treated an array of sports related injuries. One of the most problematic being chronic tendon pain. A tendon is a tough band of fibrous tissue that connects muscle to bone. Tendons have the ability to transmit vast amounts of muscular force, and to store energy. Not all tendons have the same function. Some are associated
Weight-loss through the use of Whole-Body Vibration Training.
17th December 2019
By Paul Bailey MSc – Cert Ed - IGCT “Weight-loss” what’s best Traditional Exercise or Whole-Body Vibration Training?Introduction Recently whole-body vibration training (WBVT), has been gaining interest in the health and fitness community for its reported beneficial outcomes. Such benefits include:Increased muscle strength & massIncreased bone densityFat reduction Improved flexibilityReduced
RJH Motorbike Training
30th May 2019
Review RJH offer motorcycle training from an array of different sites for example, Salford, Northwich, Blackburn and Wigan. RJH are also accredited by the MCIA achieving Gold standard. If your considering
MC Sports Therapy
8th April 2019
Paul Bailey MSc - PGCE - IPTI Founder of PAYGT and associate therapist for MC Sports Therapy. Services offered include:Orthopaedic Assessment Deep Tissue Massage Myofascial Massage IASTM MET / PNF Stretching Injury treatments Foot posture correction (orthotic intervention)Cryotherapy Taping and Strapping Rehabilitation adviceUltrasound TherapyElectrotherapy Laser
Professional Membership and Insurance
8th April 2019
Insurance Once qualified its imperative that the appropriate level of insurance is obtained, to protect you against any claims made. IPTI was founded in 1982 and have been looking after the
Football Aid 2019
8th April 2019
Pay As You Go Training is a proud provider of Pre, Inter & Post event massage for the prestigious Football Aid events. Dates/venues confirmedStoke City FC 13th May 2019 Everton FC 16th May 2019Manchester United FC 20th May 2019 Bolton FC 30th May 2019Blackburn Rovers FC 25th April 2019 +