Before and after biotensegrity: A story of a hip assessment and infinite possibilities
In 2008, a pivotal moment reshaped my approach to pediatric physiotherapy. Since the age of 13, my passion had been to assist children with cerebral palsy (CP). I became a pediatric physiotherapist, equipped with the “right” methods, initially confident in my abilities. As my young patients transitioned into teenagers, their complex conditions yielded unsatisfactory progress,…
Before and after biotensegrity: A story of a hip assessment and infinite possibilities
Have you ever had a moment where something extraordinary happened and asked yourself, “How come I missed that? Something so obvious, and I didn’t see it!” It occurred to me in 2008, when the assessment of one of my little patients forever changed my practice. Since the age of 13, I have been driven by…
Monthly Members’ Webinar – How biotensegrity informs our practice and teaching; James and Jan in conversation
Date: Thursday 19th October 2023Time: 19.00 – 20.00 UK timePresenters: James Earls and Jan TrewarthaTitle: How biotensegrity informs our practice and teaching; James and Jan in conversation Summary: As experienced practitioners and teachers, for James Earls and Jan Trewartha looking at the body through the lens of biotensegrity is vital to their work. The way we approach our clients’ physical issues is rapidly…
Monthly Member Webinar – Thursday 19 October 2023
Monthly Member Webinar As one of our membership benefits, we are delighted to run a complimentary, monthly members’ webinar to explore a different element of fascia. See the details below for this month’s instalment. Practical details Date: Thursday 19th October Time: 19.00 UK time. Check your timezone here Presenter: James Earls and Jan Trewartha Title:…
“Dem bones, dem bones, dem dry bones……”
“Dem bones, dem bones, dem dry bones….” as the song goes.[1] The skeleton is traditionally thought of as connected bones surrounded by the periosteum and activated by muscles. But are bones really the passive, dessicated, rigid structures we have in the past considered them to be? We are now starting to understand otherwise, and the…
“Dem bones, dem bones, dem dry bones….”
“Dem bones, dem bones, dem dry bones…..”[1] as the song goes – but are they really just that? The skeleton is traditionally thought of as connected bones each surrounded by the periosteum and activated by muscles. But are bones the passive, rigid structures we have in the past considered them to be? We are now…