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Habits and Choice
Habits and Choice In our classes we explore the way in which our habits influence our freedom of choice. We all have habits, some of them that are very useful….
Flexible Chest and Spine
A Flexible Chest and Spine – The Hidden Key to Freeing the Neck and Back The Hidden Key to Freeing the Neck, Back and Shoulders Most people don’t consider their…
5 Ways to Counteract Sitting at Work
Five Ways to Counteract Sitting at Work 1. Micro-breaks Eye breaks – every 20 minutes spend 20 seconds focusing your eyes on something 20 feet away from you (the 20…
Feldenkrais Articles
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Beyond Chronic Pain: a Personal Journey to Create Healthier Habits
Finding Vitality and Joy in your life Physiotherapist Jodie Krantz shares her healing journey towards a more satisfying and comfortable way of living within with her own body. Retracing her steps, Jodie…
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Habits and Choice
Habits and Choice In our classes we explore the way in which our habits influence our freedom of choice. We all have habits, some of them that are very useful.…
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Flexible Chest and Spine
A Flexible Chest and Spine – The Hidden Key to Freeing the Neck and Back The Hidden Key to Freeing the Neck, Back and Shoulders Most people don’t consider their…
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My Feldenkrais Story: Helen Pendlebury
For ten years Helen didn’t have a fixed address. She house-sat, stayed with family and friends, and lived in group homes. She also struggled on and off with chronic pain…
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Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement Lessons
Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement Lessons – Tips and Pointers By Jodie Krantz Before beginning Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement for the first time, it can really help to have few tips.…
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Effortless Posture Workshop
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Improving Posture
Find out how the Feldenkrais Method can improves posture and why simply trying to sit or stand straight doesn’t work. Try a simple 3 minute posture exercise.
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Relieve Lower Back and Hip Pain with Feldenkrais
Classes in the Feldenkrais Method can help relieve lower back and hip pain and restore range movement. They help improve body awareness and movement control
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Theme for Feldenkrais Classes Second Term 2017
Theme for Feldenkrais Classes Second Term 2017 Alison’s Class Theme Saturdays at 10:00 am Moving on from last series freeing the neck and the jaw to twisting and turning without…
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Feldenkrais and Insomnia
Feldenkrais and Insomnia The Problem of Insomnia Insomnia (difficulty sleeping) is incredibly frustrating experience. Discomfort while lying down can not only hinder your ability to fall asleep but also rob…
Physiotherapy Articles
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Fitness after Total Hip Replacement
Joint Replacement Surgical procedure for chronic severe joint pain Replacement with prosthetic Loss of muscle strength and mass has usually occurred Most frequent procedures are THR and TKR Total Hip…
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Do you experience numbness of your thumb, index finger and part of your middle finger? Then you may have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Symptoms are often worse at night The Carpal…
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5 Ways to Counteract Sitting at Work
Five Ways to Counteract Sitting at Work 1. Micro-breaks Eye breaks – every 20 minutes spend 20 seconds focusing your eyes on something 20 feet away from you (the 20…
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Physiotherapy for Tendinitis
Aims of Physiotherapy Treatment In Tendinitis the aim is to reduce inflammation (for example using RICE) and you can expect to get better in approximately 6 weeks, although every case…
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De Quervain’s Syndrome
De Quervain’s Syndrome De Quervain’s syndrome refers to pain in two of the tendons which move the thumb – the abductor pollicis longus and the extensor pollicis brevis. Inflammation may…
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Exercise, Imaging and Laser Therapy for Shoulder Pain
Exercise, Imaging and Laser Therapy for Shoulder Pain A recent review of research on Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT), also known as Cold Laser shows that it may be helpful…
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Ergonomic Computer Work Stations
Ergonomic Computer Work Stations Ergonomic computer work station set up is relatively simple. Doing things in the correct sequence is the key to getting it right. This helps minimise strain…
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Patellofemoral Pain
Patellofemoral Pain By Alison McIntosh Patellofemoral pain (and patellofemoral dysfunction) are a common causes of pain felt at the front of the knee. This pain originates from the joint between…
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Low Level Laser Therapy (Cold Laser)
Low Level Laser Therapy (Cold Laser) What is Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) LLLT or Cold Laser is a painless, non-invasive form of light therapy which is thought to stimulate…
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7 Steps to Reducing Tension Headaches
7 Steps to Reducing Tension Headaches By Principal Physiotherapist Jodie Krantz To get relief from tension headaches, follow this process to ensure effective diagnosis and treatment. Step 1: Get a check…
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My Experience of Varicose Veins Surgery
My Experience of Varicose Veins Surgery – by Jodie Krantz Deciding on a procedure It was with some hesitation that I finally decided to undergo surgical stripping of the short…
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Exercise Programme following Varicose Veins Surgery
Exercise Programme Following Varicose Veins Surgery Exercise safely after your varicose vein surgery with advice from an experienced physiotherapist. Jodie Krantz from Perth in Western Australia went through this surgery…
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Lengthen Your Hamstrings
Lengthen Your Hamstrings Are your hamstrings long or short, tight or relaxed? Lengthening your hamstrings can help with running, kicking, sitting, bending and lifting more easily. Try this simple ‘Awareness…
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Common Types of Arthritis
This info page from Free2move describes some common types of Arthritis
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Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome may occur as a consequence of an injury to the neck, or more commonly as a result of poor posture and muscle imbalances.
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Joint Hypermobility Frequently Asked Questions
Joint Hypermobility Frequently Asked Questions What is Joint Hypermobility? Joint Hypermobility is a condition in which joints can be moved beyond the normal or expected range of movement – sometimes referred…
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Living with Chronic Pain
Living with Chronic Pain Living with Chronic Pain Pain that is present all the time or comes and goes but is present most days of the week can have a…
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Chronic Pain Overview
Chronic Pain Overview Chronic or persistent pain is pain which is longstanding, usually for at least 3 months. At Free2Move our Physiotherapists have a special interest in treating persistent pain…
Pilates Articles
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Joint Hypermobility Frequently Asked Questions
Joint Hypermobility Frequently Asked Questions What is Joint Hypermobility? Joint Hypermobility is a condition in which joints can be moved beyond the normal or expected range of movement – sometimes referred…
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Free2Move Exercise Rehab and Pilates Classes – Frequently Asked Questions
Pilates is a system of body conditioning, which helps improve posture, strength, flexibility and core stability. The carefully controlled stretching and strengthening exercises in Clinical Pilates often involve stabilising one…
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Golfer’s Elbow
Golfer’s Elbow Golfer’s Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis) is far less common that Tennis Elbow and affects the muscles which attach to the inner aspect of your elbow. These muscles that move…
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Joint Hypermobility Syndrome
Joint Hypermobility Syndrome Have you ever suspected that you are ‘double jointed’? Do you have a history or frequent sprains and strains, or clicky joints, going back to when you…
Ergonomics Articles
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5 Ways to Counteract Sitting at Work
Five Ways to Counteract Sitting at Work 1. Micro-breaks Eye breaks – every 20 minutes spend 20 seconds focusing your eyes on something 20 feet away from you (the 20…
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Improving Posture
Find out how the Feldenkrais Method can improves posture and why simply trying to sit or stand straight doesn’t work. Try a simple 3 minute posture exercise.
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Ergonomic Computer Work Stations
Ergonomic Computer Work Stations Ergonomic computer work station set up is relatively simple. Doing things in the correct sequence is the key to getting it right. This helps minimise strain…
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Repetitive Strain Injury
Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI) also known as Occupational Overuse Syndrome (OOS).
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Jodie in India with Equal Health 2011
Jodie in India with Equal Health 2011 Jodie Krantz traveled as a volunteer physiotherapist to the province of Tamil Nadu in southern India. Here she spent 2 weeks in Tiruchiparelli…