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Why the Transverse Abdominus Muscle is an Important Part of Your Core!

WHAT DOES THE TRANSVERSUS ABDOMINIS MUSCLE DO?
Along with other core muscles, the main roles of the transverse abdominus are to protect internal organs by holding them in place and to support the torso by maintaining abdominal wall tension which stabilizes the spine and pelvis before any movement of the limbs can occur.

FUNCTIONS OF THE TRANSVERSE ABDOMINAL MUSCLE
Since the transverse abdominus is a part of the core, it has a lot of functions especially when it comes to functional movement. When it comes to body movement, the major functions of this abdominal muscle can be broken into two:

STATIC CORE FUNCTIONALITY
This is the ability of the transversus abdominis and other core muscles, in general, to align your skeleton to resist a force that doesn’t change.

A good example of this is how this abdominal muscle helps to align your body when you’re doing plank exercises.

DYNAMIC CORE FUNCTIONALITY
Unlike static core functionality, the dynamic core functionality of the transverse abdominis comes into play when your body is in movement and engages several parts such as tendons, ligaments, and muscles to absorb resistance and adjust itself with relevance to your plane of motion.

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Physical Therapists Help People Move Through Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia causes widespread pain, fatigue, and cognitive issues. It can be difficult to manage and can severely impact the quality of life. Nearly 5 million people in the United States have been diagnosed with this chronic condition. It usually shows up between the ages of 30 and 50, and 80% to 90% of the people affected are women. There is no cure, but a combination of exercise, modalities, and education can help manage symptoms. Physical therapists are well-known as experts in exercise, so they're an obvious choice when it comes to helping people with fibromyalgia. The right exercise routine can help these patients with pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, depression, and more. A combination of strengthening, stretching, and aerobic exercise is the most effective. Patients and therapists work together to find the right type and intensity of exercise to best manage symptoms. Therapists also have a large choice of other treatments to help people with fibromyalgia. Gentle manual therapy and massage have been shown to help reduce pain and muscle stiffness caused by fibromyalgia. Physical therapists also use modalities to reduce symptoms. Examples
include electrical stimulation, laser, biofeedback, and dry needling in states where it is allowed In addition to land-based exercise, some clinics also have the option of aquatic therapy. This combines the benefits of exercise with the warmth of a therapeutic pool. Because physical therapists spend so much time with their patients, they can handle the education component too. They help people with fibromyalgia understand what's going on, and what they can do about it. Research shows that people with more knowledge about their condition have better outcomes, more confidence, and cope better. Physical therapists help people with pain management, strength, mobility, fatigue, and function to relieve their symptoms and improve the quality of their lives. While we still don't have a cure for fibromyalgia, people can move through it with the right help.

Do you know what Ehlers Danlos Syndrome is? 👇

It is a rare inherited connective tissue disorder 🧬It affects the skin, joints, and blood vessel walls. Due to joint hypermobility, joint dysfunction + pain 💢 is common with those with EDS.

Did you know that the current classification includes 13 types of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome? 🤔📋
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🔸 Arthrochalasia EDS
🔸 Brittle Cornea Syndrome
🔸 Cardiac-valvular EDS
🔸 Classical EDS
🔸 Classical-like EDS
🔸 Dermatosparaxis EDS
🔸 Hypermobile EDS
🔸 Kyphoscoliotic EDS
🔸 Musculocontractural EDS⁠
🔸 Myopathic EDS⁠
🔸 Periodontal EDS⁠
🔸 Spondylodysplastic EDS⁠
🔸 Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome⁠

Want more info? This weeks’ blog reviews myths that the @ehlers.danlos took the time to bust! Drop a ❤️ to be sent a link to the blog!

#VascularEhlersDanlosSyndrome #vEDS #VascularEDSb#EhlersDanlos #EhlersDanlosSyndrome #EDS #MyEDSChallenge #ChronicIllness #chronicpain #chronicpainwarrior #pelvicpain #pelvichealth

Do you know what Ehlers Danlos Syndrome is? 👇 It is a rare inherited connective tissue disorder 🧬It affects the skin, joints, and blood vessel walls. Due to joint hypermobility, joint dysfunction + pain 💢 is common with those with EDS. Did you know that the current classification includes 13 types of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome? 🤔📋 ⁠ 🔸 Arthrochalasia EDS 🔸 Brittle Cornea Syndrome 🔸 Cardiac-valvular EDS 🔸 Classical EDS 🔸 Classical-like EDS 🔸 Dermatosparaxis EDS 🔸 Hypermobile EDS 🔸 Kyphoscoliotic EDS 🔸 Musculocontractural EDS⁠ 🔸 Myopathic EDS⁠ 🔸 Periodontal EDS⁠ 🔸 Spondylodysplastic EDS⁠ 🔸 Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome⁠ Want more info? This weeks’ blog reviews myths that the @ehlers.danlos took the time to bust! Drop a ❤️ to be sent a link to the blog! #VascularEhlersDanlosSyndrome #vEDS #VascularEDSb#EhlersDanlos #EhlersDanlosSyndrome #EDS #MyEDSChallenge #ChronicIllness #chronicpain #chronicpainwarrior #pelvicpain #pelvichealth

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Let’s talk scars & facts 💢

❤️Scar tissue is of poorer quality than regular tissue; therefore it is more sensitive to UV light. Be sure to protect your scars with SPF!

❤️ Don’t be surprised when hair doesn’t grow back in your scars. Hair follicles and sweat glands do not regenerate in scar tissue.

❤️ Some scars can be sensitive to touch or clothing or can cause pain, but manual therapy can often reduce sensitivity and pain!

❤️ If you have a problematic scar be sure to talk to your physical therapist who can likely improve the scar with manual therapy as well as teach you how to work on your scar at home!

Drop your questions below if you have any! Stay tuned for part 2!

#scar #scartissue #pelvicpain #physicaltherapy #manualtherapy #pelvichealth #physicaltherapy #scarpain

Let’s talk scars & facts 💢 ❤️Scar tissue is of poorer quality than regular tissue; therefore it is more sensitive to UV light. Be sure to protect your scars with SPF! ❤️ Don’t be surprised when hair doesn’t grow back in your scars. Hair follicles and sweat glands do not regenerate in scar tissue. ❤️ Some scars can be sensitive to touch or clothing or can cause pain, but manual therapy can often reduce sensitivity and pain! ❤️ If you have a problematic scar be sure to talk to your physical therapist who can likely improve the scar with manual therapy as well as teach you how to work on your scar at home! Drop your questions below if you have any! Stay tuned for part 2! #scar #scartissue #pelvicpain #physicaltherapy #manualtherapy #pelvichealth #physicaltherapy #scarpain

Covid Associated Cystitis Is Real

Covid Associated Cystitis Is Real URINARY FREQUENCY URINARY URGENCY PRESSURE - BLADDER PAIN During or After COVID Infection

Did you know that March is Endometriosis Awareness month? Swipe right for Endo Stats ➡️

Drop a 💛 for all the endo warriors both in your lives and out in the world.

#endo #endometriosis #invisibleillness #endowarrior #EndometriosisAwarenessMonth #pelvichealth

Endometriosis facts

Did you know that March is Endometriosis Awareness month? Swipe right for Endo Stats ➡️ Drop a 💛 for all the endo warriors both in your lives and out in the world. #endo #endometriosis #invisibleillness #endowarrior #EndometriosisAwarenessMonth #pelvichealth

Bill named in memory of Lorna Breen, doctor who died by su***de on frontline of pandemic, passes Congress

Bill named in memory of Lorna Breen, doctor who died by su***de on frontline of pandemic, passes Congress Lorna Breen, an emergency-room doctor in New York City, treated coronavirus patients on the frontline of the pandemic before coming down with the virus herself.

Pelvic Floor Symptoms Are an Overlooked Barrier to Exercise Participation: A Cross-Sectional Online Survey of 4556 Symptomatic Women Who Are Symptomatic

Pelvic Floor Symptoms Are an Overlooked Barrier to Exercise Participation: A Cross-Sectional Online Survey of 4556 Symptomatic Women Who Are Symptomatic AbstractObjectives. This study aimed to (1) investigate barriers to exercise in women with pelvic floor (PF) symptoms (urinary incontinence [UI], a**l incontine

🤔Have you ever pulled into the driveway after a long day and suddenly had the urge to urinate? Like 5-Alarm Bell, clear the driveway sprinting to the bathroom to make it in time? You are not alone! You might have even heard of this term before, Latchkey incontinence. This is a type of urge incontinence that often occurs with specific triggers like:
💦 opening the door to your home
💦 hearing the sound of water running
💦 stepping into the shower
💦 the sound of rain

It is often called “overactive bladder” as it is a sudden, strong urge to urinate that is difficult to control followed by involuntary loss of urine. We understand how frustrating this can be to live with. Thankfully there is a solution 👉🏽Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy! Stay tuned for our upcoming post that explains exactly how PFPT can help with this🙌

Click the link in bio to schedule an appointment with us if you are experiencing any incontinence issues! ❤️

#urinaryincontinence #incontinence #pelvicfloordysfunction #pelvicfloor #overactivebladder

Pelvic Physical Therapy can help!

🤔Have you ever pulled into the driveway after a long day and suddenly had the urge to urinate? Like 5-Alarm Bell, clear the driveway sprinting to the bathroom to make it in time? You are not alone! You might have even heard of this term before, Latchkey incontinence. This is a type of urge incontinence that often occurs with specific triggers like: 💦 opening the door to your home 💦 hearing the sound of water running 💦 stepping into the shower 💦 the sound of rain It is often called “overactive bladder” as it is a sudden, strong urge to urinate that is difficult to control followed by involuntary loss of urine. We understand how frustrating this can be to live with. Thankfully there is a solution 👉🏽Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy! Stay tuned for our upcoming post that explains exactly how PFPT can help with this🙌 Click the link in bio to schedule an appointment with us if you are experiencing any incontinence issues! ❤️ #urinaryincontinence #incontinence #pelvicfloordysfunction #pelvicfloor #overactivebladder

⚡️Sometimes it can be tricky to figure out what is involved in the pain you are experiencing. 🙃
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🧐I’ve seen patients for second (and third, fourth and fifth) opinions when they were dealing with what they thought were:
➡️ sciatica
➡️ low back dysfunction
➡️ hamstring tendinitis
➡️ piriformis syndrome
➡️ prostate infections
➡️ urinary tract infections
➡️ hip arthritis
➡️ and so many more things…
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And ultimately, guess who we found out was a really big player?? You’re right- the pelvic floor (and obturator internus if we’re being honest)
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➡️➡️So, how do you figure out if it’s the pelvic floor/OI?
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Ask yourself-
➡️ do I have any other symptoms— like bladder leakage, changes in my urine stream, difficulty with BMs, or changes in s3xual function (pain, or**sm or others).
➡️ Has my musculoskeletal function been assessed? If your provider has done an internal exam- ask- what did you feel in my muscles? Remember, healthy muscles shouldn’t hurt.
➡️ Have I ever fallen on my tailbone or buttock?
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And if you’re not sure— go see a pelvic PT to help you figure things out! Sometimes identifying the problem is key to feeling better!!
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#pelvicfloordysfunction #pelvicpain #pelvicPT #pelvicfloor #sciatica #lowbackpain #prostatitis #chronicprostatitis #vulvodynia #chronicUTIs

What’s causing your pelvic pain?

⚡️Sometimes it can be tricky to figure out what is involved in the pain you are experiencing. 🙃 . 🧐I’ve seen patients for second (and third, fourth and fifth) opinions when they were dealing with what they thought were: ➡️ sciatica ➡️ low back dysfunction ➡️ hamstring tendinitis ➡️ piriformis syndrome ➡️ prostate infections ➡️ urinary tract infections ➡️ hip arthritis ➡️ and so many more things… . And ultimately, guess who we found out was a really big player?? You’re right- the pelvic floor (and obturator internus if we’re being honest) . ➡️➡️So, how do you figure out if it’s the pelvic floor/OI? . Ask yourself- ➡️ do I have any other symptoms— like bladder leakage, changes in my urine stream, difficulty with BMs, or changes in s3xual function (pain, or**sm or others). ➡️ Has my musculoskeletal function been assessed? If your provider has done an internal exam- ask- what did you feel in my muscles? Remember, healthy muscles shouldn’t hurt. ➡️ Have I ever fallen on my tailbone or buttock? . And if you’re not sure— go see a pelvic PT to help you figure things out! Sometimes identifying the problem is key to feeling better!! . #pelvicfloordysfunction #pelvicpain #pelvicPT #pelvicfloor #sciatica #lowbackpain #prostatitis #chronicprostatitis #vulvodynia #chronicUTIs

Watch this reel by the.happy.pelvis on Instagram

Watch this reel by the.happy.pelvis on Instagram Michelle 🇨🇦 Pelvic Health shared a post on Instagram: “Most vulv@r pain and painful interc0urse is NOT CAUSED BY A YEAST INFECTION. 🗣 Unlike popular…” • Follow their account to see 679 posts.

It’s #worldosteoporosisday !! Do you know the magic numbers for bone health??
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All this week I’m focusing on better bone health awareness and what we can do to stop #osteoporosis before it starts
These are a few evidence based steps we can take to optimise our skeletons!
👾5 prunes a day: prunes have been shown to potentially prevent and reverse bone mass loss. I like to chop mine up and have them in my porridge with some sesame seeds (200x the calcium of dairy!)
😴 Sleep is essential for healthy bones!! According to the research, women who slept less than five hours/ night had a 22% higher risk of low bone mineral density and a 63% higher risk of having op of the hip!! (It’s why I did a whole module on menopausal #sleep skills in my Female Hormonal Health course)
🦵 50 single leg hops/ day (building up gradually from a few multidirectional hops to a total of 50 hops each leg/day) in women aged 55-70 - femoral neck BMD increased significantly, without any joint issues, over a six month period
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Some easy lifestyle #bonehealth hacks that we can consider to prevent, halt and maybe even reverse #osteoporosis
As always, talk to your healthcare pro to see which of these suggestions might work best for you!
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As always, online course info in my bio
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#menopause #bone #bonehealth #osteoporosis #womenshealth #knowledgeispower #celebratemuliebrity

Osteoporosis prevention tips

It’s #worldosteoporosisday !! Do you know the magic numbers for bone health?? 🦴🦴🦴 All this week I’m focusing on better bone health awareness and what we can do to stop #osteoporosis before it starts These are a few evidence based steps we can take to optimise our skeletons! 👾5 prunes a day: prunes have been shown to potentially prevent and reverse bone mass loss. I like to chop mine up and have them in my porridge with some sesame seeds (200x the calcium of dairy!) 😴 Sleep is essential for healthy bones!! According to the research, women who slept less than five hours/ night had a 22% higher risk of low bone mineral density and a 63% higher risk of having op of the hip!! (It’s why I did a whole module on menopausal #sleep skills in my Female Hormonal Health course) 🦵 50 single leg hops/ day (building up gradually from a few multidirectional hops to a total of 50 hops each leg/day) in women aged 55-70 - femoral neck BMD increased significantly, without any joint issues, over a six month period 🦴🦴🦴 Some easy lifestyle #bonehealth hacks that we can consider to prevent, halt and maybe even reverse #osteoporosis As always, talk to your healthcare pro to see which of these suggestions might work best for you! 🦴🦴🦴 As always, online course info in my bio ❤️❤️❤️ #menopause #bone #bonehealth #osteoporosis #womenshealth #knowledgeispower #celebratemuliebrity

Who do we need to talk to about bone health?
🏃‍♀️ Young female athletes who aren’t ovulating/menstruating regularly, maybe because of RED-S
🧍‍♀️Young women who aren’t active enough to reach their peak bone mass by their mid 20’s
💃 Peri menopausal women with normal bone mass/ mild bone changes (osteopenia)
🤷‍♀️ People with a clinical diagnosis of osteoporosis without any history of fractures
🤦‍♀️ People with more advanced bone changes, usually having sustained fractures, often at the wrist, hip or spine
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Did you know we can lose up to 20% of our bone mass in the first five years post menopause?
That HT works optimally for bone health in this window of opportunity?
That HT isn’t enough by itself - we need to focus on #bone healthy nutrition (prunes, sesame seeds, yoghurt), exercise (strength, balance, flexibility), stress management (cortisol is bad for bone health!) and good sleep hygiene (women who sleep less than 5 hours a night have an increased risk of fracture) And of course bladder (urgency = rushing, fear of leaking lowers exercise participation) & bowel function (good gut health is essential to absorb nutrients) impact bone health too.
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Plenty for us to work with, right?! But the first step is to start the conversation - bone health isn’t always a sexy topic to discuss...but neither is the fact that 20% of women over 60 who fracture their hip are dead within 12 months...
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So that’s the ‘why’...and if you’d like to learn more about the ‘how’ then check out my online Female Hormonal Health course - module 1 is all about the menstruating female and how we can optimise menstrual (and bone!) health..module 3 is a deep dive on menopausal health, esp musculoskeletal, covering muscle, joint & bone health
The course link is in my bio - click linktree - and let me know if you have any questions!
#bonehealth #osteoporosis #menopause #movementismedicine #foodismedicine #knowledgeispower #celebratemuliebrity

Who do we need to talk to about bone health? 🏃‍♀️ Young female athletes who aren’t ovulating/menstruating regularly, maybe because of RED-S 🧍‍♀️Young women who aren’t active enough to reach their peak bone mass by their mid 20’s 💃 Peri menopausal women with normal bone mass/ mild bone changes (osteopenia) 🤷‍♀️ People with a clinical diagnosis of osteoporosis without any history of fractures 🤦‍♀️ People with more advanced bone changes, usually having sustained fractures, often at the wrist, hip or spine 🦴 🦴 🦴 Did you know we can lose up to 20% of our bone mass in the first five years post menopause? That HT works optimally for bone health in this window of opportunity? That HT isn’t enough by itself - we need to focus on #bone healthy nutrition (prunes, sesame seeds, yoghurt), exercise (strength, balance, flexibility), stress management (cortisol is bad for bone health!) and good sleep hygiene (women who sleep less than 5 hours a night have an increased risk of fracture) And of course bladder (urgency = rushing, fear of leaking lowers exercise participation) & bowel function (good gut health is essential to absorb nutrients) impact bone health too. 🦴🦴🦴 Plenty for us to work with, right?! But the first step is to start the conversation - bone health isn’t always a sexy topic to discuss...but neither is the fact that 20% of women over 60 who fracture their hip are dead within 12 months... 🦴🦴🦴 So that’s the ‘why’...and if you’d like to learn more about the ‘how’ then check out my online Female Hormonal Health course - module 1 is all about the menstruating female and how we can optimise menstrual (and bone!) health..module 3 is a deep dive on menopausal health, esp musculoskeletal, covering muscle, joint & bone health The course link is in my bio - click linktree - and let me know if you have any questions! #bonehealth #osteoporosis #menopause #movementismedicine #foodismedicine #knowledgeispower #celebratemuliebrity

📣 Today is Menopause Awareness Day and we wanted to share resources with you, along with some stats to spread education about menopause 🙌 While menopause is a normal part of life, it can be seen as a challenging transition phase for many due to the numerous symptoms it can produce.

🔥After 12 months of no periods, one is considered in menopause
🔥Perimenopause can last for years before menopause begins
🔥Perimenopause is typically between your 30s-40s
🔥While Menopause typically begins in your 50s

Want to read more about hormone changes and what you can do about it? Join us in learning more about:
👉What is GSM
👉Genitourinary structures require both estrogen & androgens
👉Diagnosis of GSM
👉Treatment of GSM

Drop a “❤️” in the comments and we will send you a link!

ℹ️ Statistics gathered from Menopause.org

#menopause #menopausasemstress #menopausesupport #menopausehealth #menopauseawareness #menopausematters

📣 Today is Menopause Awareness Day and we wanted to share resources with you, along with some stats to spread education about menopause 🙌 While menopause is a normal part of life, it can be seen as a challenging transition phase for many due to the numerous symptoms it can produce. 🔥After 12 months of no periods, one is considered in menopause 🔥Perimenopause can last for years before menopause begins 🔥Perimenopause is typically between your 30s-40s 🔥While Menopause typically begins in your 50s Want to read more about hormone changes and what you can do about it? Join us in learning more about: 👉What is GSM 👉Genitourinary structures require both estrogen & androgens 👉Diagnosis of GSM 👉Treatment of GSM Drop a “❤️” in the comments and we will send you a link! ℹ️ Statistics gathered from Menopause.org #menopause #menopausasemstress #menopausesupport #menopausehealth #menopauseawareness #menopausematters

Lidocaine Recall Could Affect Some Bladder (Rescue) Instillations

Lidocaine Recall Could Affect Some Bladder (Rescue) Instillations The FDA announced today that Teligent Pharma has issued world wide recall of lidocaine topical solution 4% because they found, at 18 months, that it was far stronger than originally intended. There is a chance that this solution has been, or is currently being, used in bladder instillations. This "s...

Endometriosis 💛

A list of symptoms 😅 share like wild fire just incase someone has these symptoms know they are not alone!

Starting the conversation is so important why I make these graphics!

Leesa x

Endometriosis 💛 A list of symptoms 😅 share like wild fire just incase someone has these symptoms know they are not alone! Starting the conversation is so important why I make these graphics! Leesa x

Big week at Core Health PT!!Happy 5 year anniversary at Core Health LLC! AND First time in 19 months I could purchase more than 1 box of gloves to build up supplies after so long😅

Big week at Core Health PT!!Happy 5 year anniversary at Core Health LLC! AND First time in 19 months I could purchase more than 1 box of gloves to build up supplies after so long😅

How Fermented Foods May Alter Your Microbiome and Improve Your Health

How Fermented Foods May Alter Your Microbiome and Improve Your Health Foods like yogurt, kimchi, sauerkraut and kombucha increased the diversity of gut microbes and led to lower levels of inflammation.

Absolutely love Danny’s art work! Check out the femoral triangle! 💕

Some highlights and fun facts:

🦵Inguinal lymph nodes:

“The inguinal lymph node can be subdivided into the superficial and deep lymph nodes and collectively drains the a**l ca**l (below the pectinate line), the skin below the umbilicus, lower extremity, sc***um, v***a, g***s p***s, and cl****is. The lymph node's primary function is to filter for harmful substances as lymphatic fluids travel through its cortex, paracortex, and medulla” (Bui, 2021)

🦵Femoral neurovascular bundle:
The femoral artery, vein, nerve run together. There can injury to this bundle during total hip replacement surgery or prolonged positions during childbirth (typically on back with legs help up and compressed).

🦵Femoral nerve:
When the femoral nerve gets compressed or injured during childbirth, symptoms (of the birthing person- not baby) often present as: quadriceps weakness (particularly with walking backwards), reduced sensation in the front of the leg, and sometimes pain.

The good news is that recovery can be up to 70% (or more in other studies) and can take a few months or up to a year (Hollis, 2019).

* All of the patients I’ve seen with femoral neuropathy from childbirth recovered fully within months.
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Repost @dannyquirkartwork Check out his cool page!!
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Newest piece all #clean ed up and #label ed showing the #anatomy of the Femoral Triangle, and the #painting in its entirety.

#art #anatomicalart #bodypainting #bodypaint #latex #acrylicpainting #markers #education #masage #physiotherapy #physicaltherapy #yoga #bodyart #dannyquirk @dannyquirkartwork

#femoral #femoralnerve #femoraltriangle #pelvicguru #pelvicglobal #hernia #pelvichealth #neuropathy #childbirthinjury #pelvicpt #pelvicot

Absolutely love Danny’s art work! Check out the femoral triangle! 💕 Some highlights and fun facts: 🦵Inguinal lymph nodes: “The inguinal lymph node can be subdivided into the superficial and deep lymph nodes and collectively drains the a**l ca**l (below the pectinate line), the skin below the umbilicus, lower extremity, sc***um, v***a, g***s p***s, and cl****is. The lymph node's primary function is to filter for harmful substances as lymphatic fluids travel through its cortex, paracortex, and medulla” (Bui, 2021) 🦵Femoral neurovascular bundle: The femoral artery, vein, nerve run together. There can injury to this bundle during total hip replacement surgery or prolonged positions during childbirth (typically on back with legs help up and compressed). 🦵Femoral nerve: When the femoral nerve gets compressed or injured during childbirth, symptoms (of the birthing person- not baby) often present as: quadriceps weakness (particularly with walking backwards), reduced sensation in the front of the leg, and sometimes pain. The good news is that recovery can be up to 70% (or more in other studies) and can take a few months or up to a year (Hollis, 2019). * All of the patients I’ve seen with femoral neuropathy from childbirth recovered fully within months. 🦵🦵🦵🦵🦵 Repost @dannyquirkartwork Check out his cool page!! ・・・ Newest piece all #clean ed up and #label ed showing the #anatomy of the Femoral Triangle, and the #painting in its entirety. #art #anatomicalart #bodypainting #bodypaint #latex #acrylicpainting #markers #education #masage #physiotherapy #physicaltherapy #yoga #bodyart #dannyquirk @dannyquirkartwork #femoral #femoralnerve #femoraltriangle #pelvicguru #pelvicglobal #hernia #pelvichealth #neuropathy #childbirthinjury #pelvicpt #pelvicot

🚨 Brand new release Infographic 🔥 Pain or injury? Why differentiation matters in exercise and sports medicine ⁉️

▪️‘Pain’ and ‘Injury’ are not, and should not, be considered synonymous

🔸Successful management of tissue injury cannot rely solely on pain responses because tissue healing is not directly related to pain.

🔹Pain without identifiable pathology is common in athletes,and as a result medical labelling remains an ongoing challenge.

🔸Therefore, the authors argue that, for the benefit of athletes, there is an urgent need for a clear distinction between pain and injury (see Infographic).

🔹Synonymous use of pain and injury in research and clinical practice may negatively impact clinical management.

1️⃣First, benign and normal fluctuations in pain may be seen as signs of sports-related injury, which could impact performance negatively.

2️⃣Second, viewing all pain as a direct sign of tissue injury may lead to underprioritising of psychological and social aspects of return-to-sport.

3️⃣Third, athletes being told they are ‘injured’ can lead to unnecessary assessment and interventions, particularly when a clear clinical diagnosis is lacking yet the reports of pain remain severe.

4️⃣Last, when pain is linked to unconfirmed injury, fear and anxiety may be heightened.

🔸Indeed, current evidence shows fear avoidance, fear of reinjury and pain catastrophising are common in response to an injury in athletes.

Thus, a clearer distinction between pain and injury, paired with a person-centred and educational approach, seems necessary…

🔗Further reading and access to infographic at link in bio!

👏 credits to Morten Hoegh @mh_dk and Kristian Damgaard Lyng @_Kristianlyng, @mrathleff and team!

#bjsm #sportsmedicine #painscience #injuryrehab

🚨 Brand new release Infographic 🔥 Pain or injury? Why differentiation matters in exercise and sports medicine ⁉️ ▪️‘Pain’ and ‘Injury’ are not, and should not, be considered synonymous 🔸Successful management of tissue injury cannot rely solely on pain responses because tissue healing is not directly related to pain. 🔹Pain without identifiable pathology is common in athletes,and as a result medical labelling remains an ongoing challenge. 🔸Therefore, the authors argue that, for the benefit of athletes, there is an urgent need for a clear distinction between pain and injury (see Infographic). 🔹Synonymous use of pain and injury in research and clinical practice may negatively impact clinical management. 1️⃣First, benign and normal fluctuations in pain may be seen as signs of sports-related injury, which could impact performance negatively. 2️⃣Second, viewing all pain as a direct sign of tissue injury may lead to underprioritising of psychological and social aspects of return-to-sport. 3️⃣Third, athletes being told they are ‘injured’ can lead to unnecessary assessment and interventions, particularly when a clear clinical diagnosis is lacking yet the reports of pain remain severe. 4️⃣Last, when pain is linked to unconfirmed injury, fear and anxiety may be heightened. 🔸Indeed, current evidence shows fear avoidance, fear of reinjury and pain catastrophising are common in response to an injury in athletes. Thus, a clearer distinction between pain and injury, paired with a person-centred and educational approach, seems necessary… 🔗Further reading and access to infographic at link in bio! 👏 credits to Morten Hoegh @mh_dk and Kristian Damgaard Lyng @_Kristianlyng, @mrathleff and team! #bjsm #sportsmedicine #painscience #injuryrehab