The most common types of headaches that physical therapists see during clinical practice are tension-type headaches, migraines, and cervicogenic headaches. These headache types have a worldwide prevalence of 38%, 10% and 2.5%, respectively. Cervicogenic headache is a common cause of chronic headache, which is often misdiagnosed. This middiganosis results from complex overlapping symptoms with various other types of headache that…
"The quieter you get, the more you can hear." ~ Rumi The quarantine felt strangely familiar. That's because I was home with a mysterious, virus-like illness for the most part for thirteen years. It even started with a cold on a flight back from Asia in 2005. My nose was an open tap and my head felt like the cumulus…
My wife and I love to watch our children play sports. It's great to see them compete and the drive to and from events can be a great time for conversation. But tonight Mads frustrated me. She was playing basketball and grabbed the ball with one hand. She is usually not temporary, but she seemed to have lost some confidence…
“You are allowed to take your place. Own who you are and what you want for yourself. Stop downplaying the things that are important to you, the hopes that you have. “~ Bianca Sparacino I deserve to take up more space. Plain and simple. By occupying the space I deserve, I am further building the confidence I need to live…
When overseeing novice counselors, one of my favorite discussions that comes up a lot is, of course, about how unique a therapist's work is. Yes, it is often incredibly hard work, but at the same time we are given an intimate front row seat for the experience of hope, pain, change and healing. (With that in mind, I highly recommend…
Headache is one of the most frequently reported illnesses in all age groups. It is something that all physical therapists will come across, so it is important that you recognize different types of headache but also the essential treatments that are available to you. The most common types of headache physiotherapists will see during clinical practice are tension headache (TTH)…
"Everything seems to change when we change." ~ Henri-Frédéric Amiel The greatest life-changing moment in my life would have looked inconspicuous to an outsider. I was at a point in my life (late twenties) when everything seemed to look fine on paper. I did a great job, lived in downtown Seattle and enjoyed the live music scene. Besides not being…
Since getting my trusted Kindle almost 10 years ago, I've kept a detailed table of all the books I've read. It was a handy way to track my progress, motivate myself to read, and make sure I don't buy too many books without reading what I've already downloaded. It probably saved me from buying hundreds more than I ever hoped…
A brand new new event platform for the World Physiotherapy Congress was launched ahead of the only online event scheduled to take place between April 9th and 11th of this year. The platform is a cross between a mobile app and a website that gives you a unique experience that makes it a little easier to navigate the sessions and…
"Today I want you to think about everything you are instead of everything you are not." ~ Unknown If you are a sensitive person like me, you might think that being sensitive is problematic. Especially when it comes to love and relationships. Perhaps your partner or one of your parents described you as "too sensitive". Perhaps you feel overly emotional…