Auscast Wellbeing

Here is my recent chat with Dr Ruth Chimenti about Achilles tendinopathy

We touched on some interesting topics, including

• Kinesiophobia and whether it changes with treatment
• Pain education for tendinopathy - what should it involve? does it work?
• Patient centred rehabilitation

Here is a link to some brand new trial data from Ruth's lab - she tested efficacy of pain education which is novel for Achilles tendinopathy.

https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/study/NCT04059146

And here is a link to the protocol paper:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33141102/

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Sara Campbell Lambert is passionate about young children coping with trauma. She experienced the bush fires in Bega NSW and witnessed the effect it had on the local kids, To that end, she has organized a concert staring Ginger the Frog, who has her own issues but overcomes them with the help of others. If you would like to attend the concert go to www.gingerthefrog.com/show 

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DREW WHENAN HAS TURNED HIS LIFE AROUND AND NOW MAKES A DIFFERENCE BY INTERVIEWING OTHERS WHO ARE ALSO ON THE RECOVERY TRAIL. DREW INTERVIEWED ME IN LATE JUNE 2021 ON THE EVE OF MY TWO YEAR ANNIVERSARY FOR BEING DRUG AND ALCOHOL FREE. YOU CAN SEE MORE OF DREW'S INTERVIEW ON HIS YOUTUBE CHANNEL "THE RECOVERY PROJECT""

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‘Fool Me Twice’ is a podcast about diamonds. Jules and Zara were approached by a woman in Hong Kong who owns a diamond business, and had an incredibly compelling story to tell, full of twists and turns. Hearing her story, Zara became interested in diamonds themselves, and started doing some digging. This podcast follows the story of that scam, and attempts to unravel some of the shadier aspects of the diamond industry as a whole. We interview people related to the scam, a diamond miner, scam experts and individuals with their own personal diamond stories. This 8-episode true crime podcast will have you on the edge of your seat.

COMING SOON:  Available on Auscast Network and all podcast platforms in July 2021.

Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/36kbNmH

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Auscast Network: https://www.auscastnetwork.com/home/fool-me-twice

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In this episode I talk about a new systematic review on plantarflexor muscle impairments in Achilles tendinopathy. It is clear that the relationship is not as clear as what you might think, and there are also some very interesting insights to how plantarflexor dysfunctions may change following rehabilitation.

Link to paper

Are Plantarflexor Muscle Impairments Present Among Individuals with Achilles Tendinopathy and Do They Change with Exercise? A Systematic Review with Meta-analysis

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Natures lullaby to guide you to a deep sleep.

Why does the sound of rain and thunder help sleep?

According to the University of Melbourne, Rain sounds is a rhythmic ticking sound, which sounds like a wonderful lullaby that can help people fall asleep quickly.

Studies have found that when rain sounds enters people’s brain, brain unconsciously relaxes and produces alpha waves, which are very close to the state of brain when human sleeps.

Rain sound is generally between 0 and 20 kHz. It is not upsetting. On the contrary, this sound makes people comfortable. However, if there is a sudden sound of thunder in the middle of rain sounds, it will make people stressful. At the same time, the level of cortisol in people’s body will be high.

Enjoy your new-found better sleep. :)

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Natures lullaby to guide you to a deep sleep.

Why does the sound of rain and thunder help sleep?

According to the University of Melbourne, Rain sounds is a rhythmic ticking sound, which sounds like a wonderful lullaby that can help people fall asleep quickly.

Studies have found that when rain sounds enters people’s brain, brain unconsciously relaxes and produces alpha waves, which are very close to the state of brain when human sleeps.

Rain sound is generally between 0 and 20 kHz. It is not upsetting. On the contrary, this sound makes people comfortable. However, if there is a sudden sound of thunder in the middle of rain sounds, it will make people stressful. At the same time, the level of cortisol in people’s body will be high.

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How does white noise benefit sleep?

1. Helps you build a bedtime ritual.
   Especially if you have trouble falling asleep, but even if you don’t, it’s a good idea to establish a routine before bed (both for children and adults).  Make sleep hygiene a habit!
   
   
2. Keeps your bedroom QUIET.
   For optimal sleep, you need the optimal sleep environment.  White noise buffers disturbing sounds and creates a quiet cocoon, regardless of your surroundings or sleep situation.
   
   
3. Shuts down your busy brain.
   Ever have trouble falling asleep because your To-Do list won’t stop buzzing, or personal worries keep you awake? White noise can help - it’s even shown to help ease symptoms of anxiety. There’s a reason some people use it to meditate!
   
   
4. Once you’re asleep, you’ll stay asleep.
   By masking sounds that might interrupt your sleep, white noise protects your peaceful slumber.  And if you DO wake up, it’s often easier to fall back asleep.
   
   
5. You’ll sleep more soundly.
   You may not realize how many times you wake up each night.  But even if you don’t remember it in the morning, those little interruptions affect the quality of your sleep.  So give white noise a try and see if you don’t wake up feeling more refreshed.
   
   
6. You can bring white noise anywhere.
   While you can’t count on your environment, you CAN manage the noise factor, if you’ve got a sound machine. And many are compact and portable, making them easy to throw into a suitcase, diaper bag, or handbag. (This one’s especially helpful when traveling. Hotel room doors slamming and noisy hallways, anyone?)

(Info via yogasleep.com)

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Feeling down due to an upsetting event in your life? This guided meditation will help you through it. 

Voiced by Andy Martin

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Need to build focus? This is the perfect guided meditation for you. 

Voiced by Andy Martin

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