Australasian College of Soft Tissue Therapy

01/04/2026

What a fantastic presentation from the amazing Sue Mayes we experienced on Monday. Sue has that wonderful ability to weave relevant current research with her extensive clinical knowledge & skill and the myth busting findings from her own PhD research. Sue beautifully demonstrated the nuances required in understanding the continuum of Hypermobility and how this translates to individual patient management.

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25/03/2026

Please Don't Miss this wonderful Presentation - we are live this Monday night 31st March.
When you register you have full access to the recording for 2 months.
Our next webinar "Preventing & Managing Injury in Hypermobile Athletes" with the fantastic Dr Sue Mayes.
Sue was the Principal Physiotherapist of The Australian Ballet from 1997 to 2025. She is now a senior lecturer in physiotherapy at La Trobe University, Melbourne.
This presentation will highlight the screening tests for generalised joint hypermobility, discuss the injury risk of hypermobility, offer ideas on prevention & considerations when we are applying our treatments.
Not all people with hypermobility are prone to injury, but soft-tissue laxity needs to be considered when preventing & treating injuries.
Without careful screening of our patients, soft-tissue treatments & joint mobilising may do more harm than good.
https://softtissuetherapy.aweb.page/hyperflexible-athletes-webinar
Sue will discuss potential barriers that prevent patient buy-in to exercise programs & current evidence that supports high intensity training to support joint health.
Sue is an internationally renowned Physiotherapist & specialist in managing hip, ankle & foot injuries, especially in elite ballet dancers & athletes.

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05/03/2026

We invite you to join us for our next webinar "Bendy Bodies Can Bound: Preventing & Managing Injury in Hyperflexible Athletes" with the fantastic Dr Sue Mayes
Flexibility can be an asset, but also a burden.
Not all people with hypermobility are prone to injury, but soft-tissue laxity needs to be considered when preventing & treating injuries.
Without careful screening of our patients, soft-tissue treatments & joint mobilising may do more harm than good.
This presentation will highlight the screening tests for generalised joint hypermobility, discuss the injury risk of hypermobility, offer ideas on prevention & considerations when we are applying our treatments.
We will discuss potential barriers that prevent patient buy-in to exercise programs & current evidence that supports high intensity training to support joint health.
https://softtissuetherapy.aweb.page/hyperflexible-athletes-webinar
Dr Sue Mayes AM is a senior lecturer in physiotherapy at La Trobe University in a teaching and research role. Sue is an internationally renowned Physiotherapist & specialist in managing hip, ankle & foot injuries, especially in elite ballet dancers & athletes. Sue was the Director of Artistic health and Principal Physiotherapist of The Australian Ballet from 1997 to 2025.

12/02/2026

Thankyou, Thankyou, Thankyou Joanne Elphinston for another extraordinary webinar presentation on Wednesday night "Re-Connecting Missing Links" In my humble opinion every therapist needs to be exposed to the JEMS approach BEFORE they get tangled up in learning "exercises".
What Joanne’s work invites us to explore is how movement emerges when relationships are restored. Relationships between intention, timing, coordination, load & context.
The JEMS approach is less about forcing change & more about allowing movement to happen — movement that is efficient, adaptable & often effortless. Movement with grace, flow & meaning.
The link is still active if you want access to the recording of Joanne's wonderful presentation

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14/01/2026

We weren't able to bring the amazing Joanne Elphinston live to Melbourne this February 2026 BUT we are able to do the next best thing - a live Webinar. "Re-Connecting Missing Links: When Stretching, Strengthening & RCTs Don't Cut It for Your Lower Quadrant Patient" For Full Details & Registration Please Click the Link. https://softtissuetherapy.aweb.page/reconnecting-missing-links Wednesday February 11th, 2026 via Zoom. 6.30 - 8.00 PM Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) Melbourne. Cost is AUD$45.00. You will have unlimited access to the recording of Joanne's presentation for 2 months after the live Presentation. • Who is This Webinar For: All Health Practitioners working with patients/clients to enhance Lower Body function.

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03/12/2025

What a fantastic webinar Tom Williams delivered last night, "Goal Directed Treatment & Rehab to Restore Natural Foot Function. Why balance is the key link", there was so much for us to reflect & act on from his excellent presentation.
All those who registered should have received their access details to the Webinar recording and Tom's full presentation slides. Please contact me if you didn't receive them. For those wishing to purchase the Webinar recording, this link is still active.
https://softtissuetherapy.aweb.page/webinar-restoring-foot-function
Deb C: "That was great. Thank you. Great progressions from the work I’m currently doing, a reminder of things I’ve forgotten and some new stuff. win" Mark C "Thank you Tom, awesome presentation" Christine O "Thank you Tom and Rob. Shall be used in all aspects from now. Amazing" Julian W " Thanks Tom - more info to digest and followup - wonderful" Allison B "Thank you. Great presentation"

28/11/2025

We are very excited to host our next important Professional Development session "Restoring Natural Foot Function" on Tuesday Dec 2nd via Zoom. Feet are the foundation of human movement & we can never have enough Information on how we can optimise their function, for ourselves & our clients. Join Tom Williams Head Physiotherapist & Head of Education at The Foot Collective as we take a deep dive into exactly this topic.
https://softtissuetherapy.aweb.page/webinar-restoring-foot-function
What You Will Learn:
• How foot function influences gait, breathing & whole-body movement.
• The role of balance in restoring coordination, stability & resilience.
• How to integrate simple balance & foot-strengthening strategies into treatment plans.
• Ways to educate & empower clients to take ownership of their movement health.
• How to connect soft tissue therapy with natural movement principles for improved outcomes.
https://softtissuetherapy.aweb.page/webinar-restoring-foot-function

04/11/2025

Feet are the foundation of human movement. Yet, in modern practice, except JEMS, they’re often overlooked until pain arises. Our next Webinar, Goal Directed Treatment & Rehabilitation to Restore Natural Foot Function, bridges the gap between manual therapy & movement. AUD$38. Full access to the recording for 2 months
Join Tom Williams Head Physiotherapist & Head of Education at 'The Foot Collective' on December 2nd 2025. Registration & Full Details: https://softtissuetherapy.aweb.page/webinar-restoring-foot-function

02/11/2025

We Were Very Fortunate to Participate in Another Fantastic Webinar with the Wonderful Mark Finch yesterday. So many perceptive insights from this Exceptional Practitioner. Please keep an eye out as we host more sessions from Mark in 2026.

27/10/2025

Boost Your Clinical Reasoning Skills. Join us this Saturday for a Webinar with Mark Finch focussed exactly on this. You will have unlimited access to the recording of Mark's presentation for 2 months after the live Presentation.
https://softtissuetherapy.aweb.page/p/cd12c931-9bb0-4ce2-9054-5d3e6133f227
This Webinar is for you if you want Clarity in answering these questions:
Which tissues or systems are you hoping to influence with your treatment & what are the mechanisms you think might behind the effects?
How confident are you that your assessment is meaningful to your patient?
Do you think your treatment is empowering your patient?
Is posture, position & movement important to your patient & if so, how do you know?
How much importance do you give your palpation findings?

19/09/2025

The wonderful therapist Mark Finch is returning for another fantastic Webinar with us on November 1st 12.30pm. You have full access to the recording for 2 months if you can't join live. The topic is Clinical reasoning in Practice: Low Back Pain.
In this webinar we’ll explore 3 clinical cases of lower back pain that each have different mechanisms. You’ll learn simple ways to improve clinical reasoning & guide you toward treatment targets, improve outcomes for the patient & make your practice more efficient & rewarding. AUD$40 via Zoom. https://softtissuetherapy.aweb.page/p/cd12c931-9bb0-4ce2-9054-5d3e6133f227
In this video Mark outlines the webinar content & what you will learn from his presentation.

07/08/2025

I am thrilled to be invited to speak at the ANTA Natural Therapists Symposium 2025. I'll be speaking on "Rethinking Chronic Knee Pain Through a Whole Body Lens" Join me at The Symposium on the Sunshine Coast on the 10th and 11th of October for two days of inspiring learning, meaningful connections and expert practitioner insights.
🔗 Book your Ticket now via the link: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1383188