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13-14/07/24 DGSA Manual Trigger Point Therapy Course 1/ Upper Extremity, Nicosia, Cyprus.

A fundamental course for musculoskeletal disorders. In a nutshell, the course includes topographic anatomy, palpation, diagnosis, and treatment in 20 upper body muscles that you commonly see in practice.

Manual trigger point therapy can be combined with dry needling for better results, yet HAPPY PATIENTS!

The MT series is a strong foundation that works!
DON'T LOOK FOR FANCY TECHNIQUES.

The DGSA MT2/ Lower Body Course follows on 21/09/24.

DAVID G. SIMONS ACADEMY - DGSA Steven Chrysanthou Andreas Matsas Andreas Prezas

Want to look GOOD, feel GOOD and live STRONG then the Age Strong Program is for you!

Quote of the day!

Mοναδική ευκαιρία να δείτε/ γνωρίσετε τι είναι το Bραζιλιάνικο Ζίου-Ζίτσου/ Brazilian Jiu Jitsu!

Το Bραζιλιάνικο Ζίου-Ζίτσου/ Brazilian Jiu Jitsu είναι πολεμική τέχνη, ένα μαχητικό άθλημα και ένα σύστημα αυτοάμυνας το οποίο σχετίζεται με την πάλη και ειδικότερα με την πάλη εδάφους για όλες τις ηλικίες.

Beta-Glucans!

Beta-glucans benefits, dosage, and side effects Beta-glucans: The latest and most important research. Expert analysis and supporting evidence for practical effects, potential risks, and more.

Walking Backward Can Improve Joints, Arthritis and Overall Health Experts explain how moving in reverse can take pressure off your knees and improve flexibility

The Axis (C2), with its unique features, is considered a transitional vertebra; immediately above it is the most mobile part of the spine and below (C2-3) is the least mobile segment in the cervical spine.

The junction between the axis and atlas is the segment at which most of the rotation occurs in the cervical spine. This segment refers pain to the head in approximately 7% of cervicogenic and primary headache.

For more information please use the link http://bit.ly/3X4O81J.

🧠🔎 Enhance Your Trigger Point Therapy Skills!

As medical practitioners, we know the importance of precision in diagnosing and treating trigger points. Get familiar with the fundamental diagnostic criteria to refine your practice and improve patient outcomes.

Join us in advancing our understanding and application of trigger point therapy for better patient care.

For more resources and expert-led courses, visit www.dgs-academy.com.

Have you been training consistently, eating right, but aren’t losing fat? ⁠
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Troubleshooting fat loss can be complicated.⁠
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The first step is figuring out where you’re going wrong. Doing a food journal and a consistent workout plan is a first step. Lifestyle habits like good sleep, stress management, and being active always help.⁠ ⁠
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Food for Thought!

Artificial Light at Night: What You Need to Know Today, I have a guest contribution from Examine.com researcher, Lucas Roldos. This is an adaptation of an Editor’s Pick from Examine (1), and it’s especially timely, as Examine is celebrating…

🌟 Explore Our Latest Tutorials! 🌟

Dive into the intricacies of muscle treatment with our NEW video tutorials on the David G Simons Academy Videos App. Perfect for professionals using Dry Needling!

Presented by the expert Ricky Weissmann, PT, DGSA Instructor, these short videos provide concise, in-depth insights. Don't miss out!

👉 Check them out now and tell us your thoughts!

Zinc a trace mineral with powerful immune action that plays a role in growth and development. Zinc also protects the body from inflammation-related problems. ⁠
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Vitamin D promotes zinc absorption in the gut and zinc is a component in vitamin D receptors—the special areas in the cell that vitamin D fits into (like a lock and key) and acts like an “on” switch for a particular activity in the cell.
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The only way!

Aging Strong: Should We Be Utilizing Resistance and Plyometric Training in Our Older Adult Patients? Physical therapists and personal trainers prescribe resistance and plyometric training to athletes looking to maximize performance, however the benefits go far beyond athletic competition. From personal observation, prescription of these exercise modes often fail to go beyond those who appear outwar...

Rehab Smart, Train Smart & Live Smart

In regards to physiotherapy, expertise in dry needling specifically in disoders of Neck, Orofascial Pain, Headaches, Shoulder, and Lower Back Pain.

In regards to training, expertise in Mobility/ Kinstretch (boosting joint/ muscle health).

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DGSA New Dry Needling Blood!

27-28/01/24 DGSA Advance Upper Extremity Dry Needling Course, Nicosia.

Keep on Needling!

.lefteris

Hyoid position Vs. Severe OSA!

Hyoid bone position as an indicator of severe obstructive sleep apnea.

Jo et al. BMC Pulmonary Medicine (2022) 22:349.

Abstract

Background: The objective of this study was to evaluate the relationship between hyoid bone position and severity of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and to investigate its value as a complementary diagnostic method.

Methods: A total of 133 patients who were diagnosed as OSA with an apnea-hypopnea index≥5 were included.
Clinical examination, level I polysomnography (PSG) and lateral cephalographic analysis were done. Comprehensive PSG characteristics were compared according to hyoid bone position and the predictive power of the distance between the mandible and hyoid was assessed.

Results: The distance between the hyoid bone and mandibular plane was signifcantly longer in the severe OSA group (p=0.013). The distance from hyoid bone to third vertebrae (C3) and hyoid bone to mentum were also
longer in the severe OSA group but the diference did not reach statistical signifcance. The distance between hyoid bone and mandibular plane was efective in predicting severe OSA, with a cut-of value of 19.45 mm (AUC=0.623, p=0.040). When grouped according to a distance cut-of value of 19.45 mm, those with a longer distance between the hyoid bone and mandibular plane showed more respiratory disturbance, lower oxygen saturation levels, less deep slow wave sleep, and more fragmented sleep with arousals.

Conclusions: The distance between the hyoid bone and mandibular plane derived from cephalometric analysis can be a valuable diagnostic parameter that can be easily applied in diferentiating severe OSA patients.

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@⁨~Yael Arbel Carolina Sustas
Einat Kammer Tzvika Greenbaum
Michal Linkovski Alexandru Mazareanu - Fizioterapeut Bioflow Box

Anatomy Quiz of the Day!

Which muscle is NOT attached to the occipital superior nuchial line?

a. Splenius Capitis
b. Upper Trapezius
c. Oblique Capitis Superior
d. Sternocleidomastoid

@⁨~Yael Arbel Carolina Sustas
Einat Kammer Tzvika Greenbaum
Michal Linkovski Bioflow Box Alexandru Mazareanu - Fizioterapeut

The teaching journey continues!

Can exercise prevent neck pain?

CAN EXERCISE PREVENT NECK PAIN? Neck pain is a very common and costly condition that often persists or recurs. That is why we conducted a systematic review with meta-analysis to find out whether exercise interventions could prevent neck pain. Here is what we found and what you can tell your patients.

Physical Activity Vs. Osteoporosis