Leg Club Podcast

We have great pleasure welcoming back Anna Saez Espinosa - originally born in Girona (Spain), she is a 5th Year Medical Student at University of Barcelona, Spain .. and a Soul & Blues singer!

In Episode 21, Anna delves further into the effects of music on the brain and our bodies. She explores the role of music to help treat people with autism and dementia as part of "music therapy" to improve physical, psychological and social aspects of our lives by serving as a "communication bridge". As Anna says, "music is the soundtrack to our lives" - why don't you explore it's positive healing effects for yourself?

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We have great pleasure welcoming Anna Saez Espinosa - originally born in Girona (Spain), she is a 5th Year Medical Student at University of Barcelona, Spain .. and a Soul & Blues singer!

In Episode 20, Anna provides truly fascinating insights and easy to understand examples of the effects of music on our bodies. She describes how music (including pitch and tone of the human voice) stimulates parts of our brains which in turn influences our behaviour and expressions.  

Music is a universal language - both ancient and modern - which all people are familiar with. Music has a huge power to evoke memories and emotions which are experienced both internally (affecting our hormones and cells) as well as externally (emotions of happiness, sadness..). 

When we make or listen to music we forget about our concerns, worries and fears .. music has an extraordinary power that unites and uplifts us.   

Stay tuned for Episode 21 which will continue to explore how our brains react to music. Until then, stay safe & well .. and enjoy whatever you music excites, soothes and heals you!  

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We have great pleasure welcoming back Dr Abdul Seckam - a friend of the Leg Club Foundation and Stroke Research and Innovation Manager for Stroke Hub Wales based at Cardiff Metropolitan University.

This episode is the last of a trio of insighful topics in which Abdul discusses "Stroke Hub - Wales" which involves bringing together Wales’ stroke experts to use evidence based care, research, innovation and education to help prevent and reduce the debilitating impact of strokes.

Stroke is a public health concern and approximately 7500 people will suffer a stroke. There almost 17,000 survivors living in Wales. 

The Stroke Hub in Wales is a centre that is focused on protecting the health, well-being and prosperity of Welsh people. Checkout the website - https://stroke.wales for further information. 

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We have great pleasure welcoming Dr Abdul Seckam - a friend of the Leg Club Foundation and Stroke Research and Innovation Manager for Stroke Hub Wales based at Cardiff Metropolitan University (https://stroke.wales). 

This episode is the second of a trio of insighful topics in which Abdul presents ‘To sing or not to Sing - that is the question!’ -- an ingenious approach to treating and caring for stroke survivors by facilitating social and meaningful virtual group activities to groups in communities.

Stroke is a public health concern and the emergence of the COVID-19 virus has compounded the situation for social support/ rehabilitation groups for stroke survivors. Many stroke survivors were required to self-isolate for 12 weeks or more according to government rules and regulations. This has led to the use of innovative technological platforms (e.g. Zoom) for delivering rehabilitation activities through ‘Life After Stroke Group’ sessions, such as choir practice for stroke survivors. 

Abdul discusses a recent publication in collaboration with Dr Britt Hallingberg, exploring stroke survivors’ experiences and perceptions of engaging, or choosing not to engage, in a virtual choir (VC) during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Three main themes were identified: (1) experience of singing in a choir, (2) VCs and me and (3) yearning to sing face-to-face with respective subthemes. The experience and perceptions presented are intertwined. Whilst most stroke survivors perceived VC as a positive platform for providing a sense of belonging (community), there was a sense of yearning for face-to-face singing. 

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We have great pleasure welcoming Dr Abdul Seckam - a friend of the Leg Club Foundation and Stroke Research and Innovation Manager for Stroke Hub Wales based at Cardiff Metropolitan University (https://stroke.wales). Be sure to also download the excellent article "Reflection: patients’ experiences of being treated in a Leg Club setting " available from here - https://bit.ly/3mCZUia.

This episode is the first of a trio of insighful topics in which Abdul discusses the "History and use of Honey in Medicine" based on historical references as well as perspectives and learnings from his PhD studies.

Honey is a good source of antioxidants with an array of uses owing to its antimicrobial, antibacterial and antifungal properties. It has been used by many past civilisations (e.g. Anglo-Saxons and Romans) and world cultures (e.g. South Americans, Europeans, Greeks, Arabs, and Indians). Whilst honey has also been used to help treat leg wounds, Abdul recommends a holistic approach is taken when treating and managing wounds.   

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In this episode, we are delighted to be welcome our host Roland Renyi MSc. MA. BA. who is a past Chairman and Project Consultant for the Leg Club Foundation and Secretariate to World Union of Wound Healing Societies (WUWHS) - a sister Society founded in Australia in 2000. WUWHS is the premier wound care professional association and it represents more than 90% of all practicing wound care specialists in the world.To learn more, please visit their website - https://wuwhs2022.org/

Roland discusses “How to be a Role Model in an Ageing Society” – a reflection of loved ones lost and the importance of remembering those people who matter to us and not to take losses in our stride. 

To be a successful Role Model, and make a difference to all people (young and old) across Society, consider these building blocks 

1. Be upstanding and considerate (of others)

2. Don't take yourself too seriously

3. Be curious (always remain fascinated)

4. Look after YOUrself (to enable you to help others)  

5. Connect (and engage with others)

If you are a member, volunteer, nurse, an industry partner or a patreon of the Leg Club Foundation, you are forging a path that others will follow. Thank you for being an example  of a Role Model. We hope others will be inspired by your actions, your support and your service. 

For everyone else, join the Leg Club community around the UK (and beyond) and, together, let's create more Role Models to support our Society.

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In this episode, our twelfth, we welcome back Cate Bain -- a Practice Nurse, "The Wound Guy" Media Coordinator and member of our very own Social Media & Communications (SM&C) committee that represents the The Lindsay Leg Club Foundation.

Cate discusses the role dressings play in supporting the healing of wounds explaining that wound dressings are ultimately a tool and the type of dressings may change as a wound treatment progresses. 

The process of repairing a wound should be considered as a "holistic activity" involving the whole body. Nowadays, there are many wound dressings available which are becoming increasingly sophisticated. As we continue to improve our understanding of wound treatments, technology will help provide more options and pathways for successful treatment. 

In all cases, remember to consult a Healthcare professional. Your local Leg Club will be able to put you in touch with professionals who can help you make good wound dressing choices. 

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In our eleventh episode, we welcome back our guest speaker Mark Whiteley - a Professor and Consultant Venous Surgeon and Consultant Phlebologist of The Whiteley Clinic, London. Visit https://thewhiteleyclinic.co.uk/team/prof-mark-whiteley/ for more information.

In this episode, Mark expands on treatments that may help or hinder two key concerns when treating varicose veins, specifically 

In both cases, Mark explains the importance of treating the underlying cause of leg wounds and/or leg swelling first to rule out more complex venous disease, lymphedema or arterial issues. This helps ensure more complete, high quality and sustainable results are possible.

This concludes the third and final part of Mark's podcasts which have explored themes relating to "Venous Disease".  We recommend you follow Prof. Mark Whiteley's work (see previous link) to keep up-to-date with continuing advances, new techniques as well as his ongoing research.    

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In our tenth episode, we welcome back our guest speaker Mark Whiteley - a Professor and Consultant Venous Surgeon and Consultant Phlebologist of The Whiteley Clinic, London. Visit https://thewhiteleyclinic.co.uk/team/prof-mark-whiteley/ for more information.

Mark continues the series relating to Venous Diseases and talks through the current treatment trends in Venous Disease. This is the second of a series of three podcasts. Stay tuned for Part 3!

In this episode, Mark reflects on treatment trends for Venous Disease since the mid 1980s and outlines modern techniques including some that he and his team have pioneered which are more effective and minimally invasive with high quality results.

For some residual varicose veins in the legs or feet, Mark explains the use of foam sclerotherapy. This involves using ultrasound to precisely guide the injection of foam to close the unhealthy vein. The foam causes the varicose vein to collapse, before it is naturally absorbed back into the body.

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In our ninth episode, we are honoured to have another guest speaker - Dr Karen Ousey - a Professor of Skin Integrity, Director for the Institute of Skin Integrity & Infection Prevention, University of Huddersfield. Visit https://research.hud.ac.uk/strategy/athena-swan/case-studies/karen-ousey/ for more information.

Today, it is very common to control wound infections with antibiotics. However, when organisms (e.g. "super bugs") become resistant to antibiotics, we develop what is known as "antimicrobial resistance". Hence why we need to better understand "antimicrobial stewardship" to help prevent antimicrobial resistance and treat a range of infections caused by bacteria, parasites, viruses, and fungi. This will in turn help with the safe management of patients with wounds.   

Karen talks explains why "antimicrobial stewardship" in wound management is important and why we need to understand it. In summary, patients and carers alike need to be educated. To help with this, Karen recommends the following publications :- 

1) Wounds UK - Best Practice Statement 

2) Benjamin A Lipsky - Position Paper 

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