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Begin with You – how to invest in your wellbeing during difficult times
Being diagnosed with any chronic condition can turn your world upside down - whether you need to adapt to new routines, or you're simply finding it hard process the news. Petra Velzeboer is here to help you on your management journey, and to ensure you have the tools you need to protect your wellbeing in tough times. From the grief process to changing your midset, tune into this webinar to put your mental health first.
Petra Velzeboer
Mental Health Expert, Keynote Speaker and CEO of PVL
15 Minutes with... Rachel Lawrence: Pilates for Bladder
Lots of people forget that you have to treat the muscles you can't see with the same love and attention as the ones you can, particularly when it comes to your bladder. Many people experience bladder weakness throughout their lives, whether it's down to menopause, ageing, lifestyle changes or genes, however you can use pilates to strengthen your bladder and feel more in control. Here, Rachel Lawrence tells you how!
Rachel Lawrence
Pilates Expert
Formerly a professional dancer and documentary filmmaker, Rachel has been practicing Pilates for twenty-five years and teaching exclusively for the last twelve having undertaken all her training with two leading Pilates Masters in California. She is a Fully Certified Pilates Instructor with additional qualifications in Pilates for Injuries and Pathologies, Pilates for the Mature Client and Pilates for Women’s Health.
Understanding neuropathic pain and treatment options
Pain can be frustrating, confusing and - most of all - debilitating. Whether it's caused by a chronic condition, an injury or an illness, it can be tough to grapple with, particularly when it comes to self-management. That's why, we are excited to be joined by Dr Ashish Gulve, a neuromodulation expert, who is going to share all his expertise on what pain is, how to control it and why neurodynamics may be the way forward for relieving your pain. Read talkhealth meets....Dr Gulve.
Dr Ashish Gulve
Clinical Lead & Consultant in Pain Medicine (FFPMRCA,FFPMCAI, FRCA, FCARCSI, MD)
Dr Gulve is a Consultant in Pain Management at the James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough since 2006. He is a lead for the Pain Service and completed his specialist training in the North East of England.
Specialised in interventional pain management, Dr Gulve has a particular expertise in Neuromodulation and is interested in new innovations in the field of Neuromodulation; he is the first in the UK to use many of these new innovations. As well as being a mentor to younger colleagues, he teaches and trains pain professionals in the UK and across Europe. Read talkhealth meets...Dr Gulve
Coming to terms with cancer can be tricky at every stage of recovery. That’s why Vicky Fox, a qualified yoga teacher, creates a safe, nurturing and happy atmosphere in her cancer yoga classes. Not only are there loads of physical health benefits (think balance, better sleep and circulation) of yoga, her classes are also designed to increase comfort and camaraderie for cancer-survivors. To learn more about the classes, and why Vicky is so dedicated to what she does,watch this webinar. Read talkhealth meets...Vicky Fox.
Vicky Fox
Senior Registered Yoga Teacher
Vicky’s teaching style is based around her own varied experience of yoga and through that has created a physically challenging class developing strength and suppleness while emphasising alignment and precision. All the time believing that yoga should be an individual and safe practice.
Vicky is registered with the Yoga Alliance as a senior registered yoga teacher and teacher trainer, teaches at triyoga in Ealing and Chelsea and online, Paul’s Cancer Support Centre and Future Dreams Charity. Vicky runs a Teaching Yoga To Those Diagnosed with Cancer training so that more teachers can feel supported to teach these wonderful and supportive classes. Read talkhealth meets...Vicky Fox
Did you know that if you live with diabetes you are more at risk of developing foot problems? Due to worsening circulation and raised blood sugar levels, people living with diabetes are more at risk of suffering from foot ulcers, infections, slow healing cuts and even amputation. In this webinar, Yatna Ladwa explains the science behind the link between diabetes and feet, share her tips for maintaining good foot health and teach you how to keep an eye out for early warning signs. Read talkhealth meets...Yatna Ladwa
Yatna Ladwa has worked in both private and NHS Podiatry for over 10 years. After studying at the University of Plymouth, she specialised in foot care for those with chronic health conditions like diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis. Yatna currently provides leading care at Elite Feet London, a family-friendly podiatry clinic in Finchley Central. She is also a volunteer at Forgotten Feet, a charity providing foot care for the homeless. Read talkhealth meets...Yatna Ladwa
Many people believe that they only need to pay attention to their pelvic floor muscles during pregnancy and the menopause. However, neglecting these muscles can lead to not only bladder and bowel incontinence, but even pelvic organ prolapses. We took it into our own hands to ask women’s health expert Miss. Georgina Fraser: how important is the pelvic floor? Read talkhealth meets...Miss Georgina Fraser
Miss. Georgina Fraser
Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
Miss. Georgina Fraser is a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at Queen Alexandra Hospital, Hampshire. After reading medicine at University College London, Georgina went on to complete her specialist general training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology with advanced certification in Urogynaecology and Vaginal Surgical Procedures. Read talkhealth meets...Miss Georgina Fraser
Susan Daly, MS and bladder nurse specialist from Coloplast, will be sharing how MS affects the bladder, the importance of managing your bladder and the benefits of why you are using ISC, and give advice about how to stick to a routine that suits your lifestyle.
Susan Daly
MS and bladder nurse specialist
After practising as a registered nurse for 11 years, Susan began working with people living with multiple sclerosis. She took a special interest in helping those with MS with their bladder and bowel issues as she was acutely aware of the physical, mental and social impact of these problems. Susan is trained in teaching Intermittent Self Catheterisation (ISC) to people with MS and implementing this sustainably into their lifestyles