Nina Dungey

07/10/2020

Also some ideas in here...

It’s going to be a while before we can hug freely again. What does that mean for our mental health?

21/08/2019

More info...

21/08/2019

Knowledge always changing

Did you know this? 🤔
Great post by .physio 😊👍
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“👉 Contrary to previous beliefs, the ACL does have the capacity to heal on its own WITHOUT surgery.
👉 This was shown in this lovely paper, where 102 patients with ruptured ACLs underwent rehabilitation with no surgery. What they found was that more than 80% of these ruptured ACLs had healed.
👉 Now this isn’t saying that surgery is no longer needed. In this same study, those who were of a younger age tended to have more severe injuries and did not see a recovery rate as high as their older counterparts.
👉 Surgical management of ACL ruptured have their place, however it is unfortunate it has taken this long for people to realise that not every torn ACL requires surgery.
Ihara, H., & Kawano, T. (2017). Influence of age on healing capacity of acute tears of the anterior cruciate ligament based on magnetic resonance imaging assessment. Journal of computer assisted tomography, 41(2), 206.”
Do you want to learn more about ACL rehab? Then you can join and watch the lecture by Bart Dingenen and the upcoming lecture by Lee Herrington 🤓👌

16/07/2019

So worth seeing to get a better perspective.

This is how thick the sciatic nerve is!
Pretty thick, right? :)

24/06/2019

All to get you thinking. Because of my repaired knee and the fact that I do have to really work hard at my balance, then my piriformis can scream at me. However I find that a general shimmy works wonders! If you would like to know how to shimmy please ask within your massage session!

Rick Merriam's answer: The pain is real. As for the “syndrome” [1] not so much. Prior to handing down the diagnosis, there’s a lot that isn’t taken into consideration. For starters, the piriformis is seen as tight. “The way we see the problem is the problem.” - Stephen R. Covey Labeling ...

13/06/2019

Oh how interesting is this, I often try to explain to clients but this is a great visual aid.

13/06/2019

Always worth exploring different options.

Changing how the mind reacts to pain can reduce the discomfort experienced, according to scientists who study brain pathways that regulate pain. A new type of therapy aims to enhance that effect.

10/06/2019

Interesting information - however remember to gradually increase loads in a training schedule

Your body is:
Strong
Tough
Adaptable
Robust

Yes indeed: you are a STAR

Thanks to Anthony Halimi Masseur-Kinésithérapeute D.E for making this awesome infographic! 😊👍💪

03/06/2019

How many of these are you following?

Determined to enjoy longer and healthier lives, two women researched the science to find the key. Here, they share what they discovered