What is the function of the cruciate ligaments? There are two cruciates ligaments in the knee: the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) and the second the Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL). These two ligaments cross forward and laterally between the femur and the tibia. Their role is to maintain knee stability, especially
Magic Pregnancy belt: Pelvic support belt Today, I am going to talk about a topic very important to me as a woman health physiotherapist: lumbar support belt! More than 1 out of 2 pregnant or post-partum women suffer from pelvis ligament pain. If not treated, this pain can persist and
Good and Bad abdominal exercises! If you read our blog regularly, you already know “classic” abdominal exercises like crunches and sit up are bad for your pelvic floor, back and abdomen as they increase intra-abdominal pressure. Today will see in details why these exercises are harmful and how to perform
Sport and pregnancy Even if sport and pregnancy do not seem to go together, you need to have physical activity. Let’s see why! Why you need to do sport during pregnancy ? First, anyone can benefit from exercises; it keeps you fit, happy and prevents disease. Secondly, through your pregnancy,
In our previous blog posts and videos we saw How to Practice Sport Safely while Pregnant? However, now you gave birth and baby is here for few weeks already, you feel less tired and you start to think about getting back to sport… But how??? First let’s see: What are the
What is the frailty phenomenon for elderly people? Frailty is a common situation for people over the age of 65. It is characterized by a lack of adaptability and capacity to recover from external stress such as surgery, trauma or diseases. A more specific definition is: “A condition or
Post Fall Syndrome or Psychomotor Regression Syndrome (PRS) is defined as: “Decompensation of the systems and mechanisms implicated in postural and walking automatisms (Mourey, 2009)” It appears either insidiously due to an increase of frailty or either brutally after a trauma (fall) or an operation. This syndrome is composed of
Preparing you pelvic floor for delivery can be quite challenging… However, this tool can make it way easier! Even if you are a pelvic floor massage addict, you can still use it as a supplement! Thanks to this balloon you will be able to contract your perineum during the pregnancy
How dad can help during pregnancy? Dad can be a key for having a good pregnancy. However, in our practice, we see a lot of daddies who are a bit lost and are unsure what to do. Let’s see simple tips that can make a huge difference and make them
Breastfeeding is not always easy at first: the nipple can crack, mastitis can occur … sometimes even baby refuses the breast! In short, the beginnings are challenging and rarely leave time to think about adopting a good posture. But after a few weeks/months of breastfeeding the pain start to appear
Breastfeeding can be challenging… Many issues can create pain like Cracked Nipples, Mastite, Upper Back Pain, Engorgement…However, most of these problems can be prevent with simple advices. Rule # 1: The more efficiently the baby sucks, the more milk there will be. So the mother of a baby who sucks
In search of a holistic approach to enhance your muscular comfort and mobility? Fasciatherapy, an emerging therapeutic method, might just be the solution you’re seeking. What is Fasciatherapy? Fasciatherapy is an approach that focuses on fascia, the connective tissues that envelop and support your muscles and organs. It aims to
In 9 out of 10 cases, a few simple measures can relieve the pain. Therefore it is important to be accompanied by a competent breastfeeding professional. One the most frequent causes of pain are nipple cracks… Nipple cracks & Sore Nipples: What are they? Crack lesions appear as small red
As dedicated practitioners of your well-being, we are excited to introduce you to a revolutionary method for pain relief and improved musculoskeletal function: the Jones Technique, also known as Strain Counterstrain. What is the Jones Technique? Developed by Dr. Lawrence Jones, the Jones Technique is a one-of-a-kind approach that
From one country to another, pregnancy monitoring can vary drastically, from the number of ultrasound checks to how the due date is calculated! Unfortunately, the quality of care is not always as good as in France and language can often be a barrier to good communication with health care staff.
What is Cellulite ? Cellulite is an accumulation of adipose tissues (fat cells) underneath the skin which herniate through the connective tissues. It gives an orange peel or dimpling aspect. It is commonly localized on the back or side of the thighs, but it can also appear above the knee