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Part 2 – Reducing Distractions & Increasing Productivity

Laurie Edge-Hughes, BScPT, MAnimSt, CAFCI, CCRT, Cert. Sm. Anim. Acup / Dry Needling

Thank you to the folks that responded to the survey from last week. What I LOVE is that many of you already have found or are doing some of the things that the author of the book – Stolen Focus – has researched to be valuable. Let’s dive in! Wha...

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Sep 2023

Reducing Distraction & Increasing Productivity

Laurie Edge-Hughes, BScPT, MAnimSt, CAFCI, CCRT, Cert. Sm. Anim. Acup / Dry Needling

I am listening to a very interesting book right now. It’s called “Stolen Focus – Why you can’t pay attention – and how to think deeply again” by Johan Hari. I can’t tell you what drew me to this book, but sometimes you see thi...

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Sep 2023

Working with Fascia

Laurie Edge-Hughes, BScPT, MAnimSt, CAFCI, CCRT, Cert. Sm. Anim. Acup / Dry Needling

You might be living under a rock if you’ve not heard that the fascial system provides a new way to access various structures further removed from just the tissues below the surface of the skin. I came across an interesting randomized clinical trial that loo...

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Aug 2023

Overcoming Muscle Inhibition

Laurie Edge-Hughes, BScPT, MAnimSt, CAFCI, CCRT, Cert. Sm. Anim. Acup / Dry Needling

Introduction In the realm of rehabilitation, muscle inhibition stands as a formidable barrier to recovery following injury. As health professionals, understanding the intricacies of muscle inhibition and how physical therapy can effectively counteract its effects is cr...