A core concept of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is that human suffering is caused by the influence of language and cognition (thoughts) over behaviour. Simply stated – what you think and feel can dominate over what you do! To overcome the influence of language and thoughts, ACT relies heavily on the use of metaphor and experiential exercises…
Adéle will be traveling to the UK in September 2019 to train with the renowned Mary Wanless – creator of Ride With Your Mind. After this training and certification Adéle will be able to coach horse riders to improve their riding skills by understanding how their bodies move on the horse. And with her physiotherapy background…
What Prevents Healing Chronic Pain? Despite the challenges of managing chronic pain, there is help at hand. The road to recovery does require commitment but the challenge for AP Therapists is to provide a safe space not only to provide a personalised treatment plan for our clients but to also provide a holistic approach which integrates…
Chronic pain often disrupts the correct functioning of the Autonomic Nervous System. Chronic widespread pain (CWP) with reference to Fibromyalgia is indicated by: – pain lasting more than 3 months, above and below the waist, on the right and left sides of the body and in the middle skeleton. CWP is one of the most…
Calling all body workers for Watsu® 1 White Stone Institute, La Centre, near Portland, OR (USA) 6 – 11 October 2019 | Investment = $850 (flights not included) Last day for registration and deposit is 15 August 2019. Please ensure your passport and visa’s are up-to-date. Are you looking for an introduction course to get your…
Fitness is a measure of how easily you can achieve your daily activities with ease. You should be comfortable performing the following tasks throughout the day: such as dressing, work, domestic chores, as well as exercise and training. There are 4 key fitness areas: Muscular strength and endurance Flexibility Body composition Aerobic fitness An easy…
Exercise does double duty in helping both conditions, physiotherapists explainDepression is as real and debilitating a disorder as a compound fracture of the femur. So is chronic pain – and it’s time it got recognition for the impact it has on many lives, not only in terms of the physical sensation of pain, but also…
Lower back pain can vary from dull pain that develops gradually to sudden, sharp or persistent pain felt below the waist. At some point during life we may well experience low back pain that may travel downward into the buttocks and sometimes into one or both lower extremities. The most common cause is muscle strain…
There are many reasons soaking in warm water works. It reduces the force of gravity that’s compressing the joint, offers 360-degree support for sore limbs, can decrease swelling and inflammation and increase circulation. Warm water can be helpful in fighting the pain and stiffness of arthritis and fibromyalgia that experts recommend heated pools for exercise….
Adéle Pudney will be co-hosting a number of Watsu® courses together with Peggy Schoedinger in Cape Town this year.
