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'I’m a human being' by Jodie Greer
By Mary Fickling on Oct 28 2022.
People often ask me why I’m so passionate about disability inclusion, and why I would’ve left a very successful corporate career to commit my professional life to improving inclusion in other companies, and they’re particularly perplexed when I tell them I’m currently non-disabled. Well, the answer is pretty easy – I’m human too.
PhysioPod Review of The National Lymphoedema Framework Ireland (NLFI) and Dr Vodder School Ireland (DVSI) Open Day - September 2022
By Mary Fickling on Oct 28 2022.
The NLFI invited Physiopod to participate in an Open Day which included healthcare professionals and industry to meet and exchange experience and information in a learning environment. This is a short review of that event.
Understanding the Patient’s Agenda by Gaynor Leech
By Mary Fickling on Oct 27 2022.
"Early October, I attended my 5th conference with The British Lymphology Society, (BLS)...
Highlights of The British Lymphology Society (BLS) Annual Conference 2022 - By Gaynor Leech, Lymphoedema Patient Advocate and Founder of LWO Community
By Mary Fickling on Oct 25 2022.
It was great to be back at a 'in-person' conference, which was again held at Yarnfield Park, Stone. Monday (as I have previously written) was a day of workshops and unfortunately, because of co-presenting my own workshops, I missed the one on skincare, which I would love to have attended. Skincare is one of my health passions.
Austin’s Amazing Adventures - A Book by Dave Steele, The Blind Poet
By Mary Fickling on Oct 25 2022.
I recently had the pleasure to connect with Dave Steele on Twitter and said that I would be delighted to share his latest book and I asked Dave what the inspiration for the book was? "Well I genuinely care about helping others Mary. My poetry is used by people all over the world, as a way to feel less alone living with blindness, as well as a tool for them to explain to their loved ones what they struggle to find the words for.." What a remarkable gentleman. I am positive this book will be very successful and have already shared it with many of my school teacher friends.
Great News from WelcoMe...
By Mary Fickling on Oct 25 2022.
Parkinson's added to list of conditions covered on WelcoMe App
Deep Oscillation Feedback from Adam’s Bucketful of Hope
By Mary Fickling on Oct 25 2022.
‘Adam’s Bucketful of Hope’ is a wonderful charitable organisation in Pembrokeshire that was started by Chris Evans-Thomas, who sadly lost her son, Adam, to Leukemia in his early 30’s. The charity was established to support cancer patients and their families in Pembrokeshire.
Super Practitioner Feedback
By Mary Fickling on Oct 25 2022.
It's always lovely to know how well Deep Oscillation is being received...
Medial Tibial Plateau Fracture: Rehabilitation with The Deep Oscillation Personal Pro
By Mary Fickling on Oct 01 2022.
By Nicki O’Clarey - Nicki sustained a fracture to her medial tibial plateau in a surfing accident in July 2022; healing and scar management were enhanced with self applied, Deep Oscillation Therapy
DEEP OSCILLATION Feedback from Alison Sheff
By Mary Fickling on Oct 01 2022.
"I have been watching and reading all I could on Deep Oscillation for some time. Watching and listening to feedback from others in therapy groups, particularly those offering Scar Therapy. The more I read and researched, the more I could see ways that this could be beneficial and complement the therapies I offer. Additionally, I could see how this could really help take the pressure off my hands...