Ebmyotherapy

Ebmyotherapy Myotherapist, Remedial massage therapist, Sports massage, Swedish / Relaxation massage, Deep tissue

Services Provides are: Myotherapy
Remedial Massage, Sports Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Lymphatic Drainage Massage, Aromatherapy, Pregnancy Massage, Pre and post Natal and Reflexology

Qualifictions: Adv, Diploma of Myotherapy
Dip. Of Remedial Massage
Cert 4 In Swedish Massage
Dip of Reflexology
Dip Of Aromatherapy
Level 2 Sports Trainer
Professional Member with AAMT( Now Myotherapy and Massage Association) and SMA ( Sports Medicine Australia)

Remember to drink water. STAY HYDRATED. STAY HEALTHY
23/01/2026

Remember to drink water. STAY HYDRATED. STAY HEALTHY

The sixth system is lymphatic system is a vital network of vessels, tissues, and organs that maintains fluid balance, fa...
23/01/2026

The sixth system is lymphatic system is a vital network of vessels, tissues, and organs that maintains fluid balance, facilitates fat absorption, and serves as a core component of the immune system. Unlike the circulatory system, which is a closed loop, the lymphatic system is a one-way drainage network that returns excess tissue fluid to the bloodstream.
Core Functions
Fluid Balance: It collects approximately 3 liters of excess "interstitial fluid" daily that leaks from blood capillaries and returns it to the venous circulation. Failure in this process leads to swelling known as lymphedema.
Immune Defense: Lymph nodes filter the fluid (lymph) to trap and destroy pathogens like bacteria and viruses. They also house lymphocytes (B cells and T cells) that launch targeted immune responses.
Fat Absorption: Specialized lymphatic vessels in the small intestine, called lacteals, absorb dietary fats and fat-soluble vitamins, transporting them as a milky fluid called "chyle" into the blood.
Lymphatic System Anatomy - Vessels - Nodes - Organs ...
What is Lymphatic System? What are lymph nodes & Lymphocytes
Lymphatic system: Definition, anatomy, function, and diseases
Key Components
Lymph: A colorless, watery fluid containing white blood cells, proteins, and waste.
Lymph Nodes: Small, bean-shaped glands (roughly 600–700 in the body) that act as filters. They are clustered in the neck, armpits, and groin.
Primary Lymphoid Organs:
Bone Marrow: The site where all lymphocytes are produced and where B cells mature.
Thymus: A gland behind the breastbone where T cells mature to distinguish between "self" and "non-self".
Secondary Lymphoid Organs:
Spleen: The largest lymphatic organ; it filters blood (not lymph) to remove old red blood cells and pathogens.
Tonsils & Adenoids: They protect the openings of the respiratory and digestive tracts from inhaled or swallowed germs.
MALT: Mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue found in the gut (e.g., Peyer’s patches and appendix) and airway.

The kinetic chain is a biomechanical concept showing how the body's joints, muscles, and nerves work together as interco...
22/01/2026

The kinetic chain is a biomechanical concept showing how the body's joints, muscles, and nerves work together as interconnected links, transferring force and motion sequentially, like dominoes. This system divides into upper (fingers to shoulders) and lower (toes to hips/pelvis) chains, with the core connecting them. A disruption in one link, such as a weak muscle or stiff joint, forces other parts to compensate, increasing injury risk and reducing efficiency, highlighting the importance of a holistic approach for movement and rehab. 
How it works
• Interconnected Segments: Joints (like ankles, knees, hips) and the muscles acting on them form a chain where movement at one joint affects others.
• Force Transfer: When you move, energy travels sequentially from one segment to the next (e.g., from feet up the legs to the hips and spine).
• Nervous System Control: The brain and nerves coordinate this complex sequence, ensuring precise timing and activation. 
Key Components
• Lower Kinetic Chain: Toes, feet, ankles, knees, hips, pelvis, spine.
• Upper Kinetic Chain: Fingers, wrists, elbows, shoulders, scapulae (shoulder blades), spine.
• Core (Lumbopelvic-Hip Complex): Acts as the central link for force transfer between upper and lower body chains. 
Types of Chains
• Closed Kinetic Chain (CKC): The end of the chain is fixed or bearing weight (e.g., a squat, push-up), involving stabilization.
• Open Kinetic Chain (OKC): The end of the chain is free to move (e.g., a bicep curl, leg extension), allowing muscle isolation. 
Importance
• Injury Prevention: Understanding the chain helps identify weak links (e.g., poor foot mechanics) that cause compensation and overload in other areas, preventing injuries like cartilage damage or ligament strain.
• Performance Enhancement: Optimizing the entire chain improves athletic power and efficiency in activities like running, throwing, or swimming.
• Holistic Rehab: Physical therapists use this concept to treat the root cause (e.g., working on hips for knee pain) rather than just symptoms. 

The fifth system of the body is integumentary system is the body's largest organ system, composed of the skin, hair, nai...
22/01/2026

The fifth system of the body is integumentary system is the body's largest organ system, composed of the skin, hair, nails, and glands (sweat & oil), acting as a protective barrier against the environment while regulating temperature, synthesizing vitamin D, sensing stimuli, and maintaining fluid balance, with skin layers (epidermis, dermis, hypodermis) working with accessories like hair and glands to perform these vital functions
 
Components
• Skin: The main organ, with layers including the outer epidermis (protection) and inner dermis (glands, follicles).
• Hair: Provides insulation and protection.
• Nails: Protect fingertips and toes.
• Glands: Sweat (thermoregulation) and sebaceous (oil) glands.
• Hypodermis: Fatty layer beneath the skin for insulation and cushioning. 
Key Functions
• Protection: A physical barrier against pathogens, UV rays, and water loss.
• Thermoregulation: Sweating cools the body; blood vessels constrict/dilate to manage heat.
• Sensation: Nerve endings detect touch, pressure, pain, and temperature.
• Vitamin D Synthesis: Produces vitamin D when exposed to sunlight.
• Waste Excretion: Sweat removes some waste products. 
How it Works (Example: Temperature Control)
When you get hot, the sympathetic nervous system tells sweat glands to produce sweat (evaporative cooling) and dilates blood vessels in the dermis to release heat; when cold, vessels constrict to conserve heat. 

Medical humour
22/01/2026

Medical humour

-care in four key dimensions of well-being: (mental/ ), body ), (emotional), and spirit (spiritual/essence).Physic...
22/01/2026

-care in four key dimensions of well-being: (mental/ ), body ), (emotional), and spirit (spiritual/essence).

Physical (the body) – to live, move, and breath
Physical self-care involves ensuring an overall healthy lifestyle that includes eating healthy, drinking lots of water, and getting plenty of exercise. Consider decluttering your home and office so that you have a feeling of spaciousness and manageability. Take time away from computers, TV, and your smartphone (sedentary lifestyles are a health issue). Enjoy moments to rest and replenish.

Emotional (heart) – to love, care, and be in relationship with yourself and others
Emotional self-care might include setting clear boundaries on your time and energy. Engage emotional boundaries within helping relationships, surrounding yourself with positive people and affirmative and inspiring messages. Address any issues or problems so that they don’t build up. Give and receive love, kindness, and support. Spend time with people you care about and who care about you.

Psychological (the mind) – to learn, think, and grow
Psychological self-care activities might include personal and professional development. Give attention to things that are in your control (your sphere of influence). Take time for personal reflection. Notice your inner experiences, thoughts, and feelings. Cultivate self-awareness through things such as journalling, getting feedback from others, meditation, coaching/counselling, and consultation or supervision – places where you have the opportunity to grow, learn, and reflect.

Spiritual (the spirit) – to connect with essence, purpose, and meaning
Spiritual self-care might include prayer or meditation. You may want to visualize, practice gratitude, spend time in nature, and be aware of the non-material aspects of your life. Identify what is meaningful to you in your work and life.
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The jaw and hip connection is a real phenomenon, primarily explained through the body's extensive fascial network (conne...
21/01/2026

The jaw and hip connection is a real phenomenon, primarily explained through the body's extensive fascial network (connective tissue), shared neural pathways, and common responses to stress and posture, linking jaw tension (TMJ) to pelvic/hip issues and vice versa, affecting alignment, stability, and movement. Dysfunction in one area, like jaw clenching from stress, can ripple through fascial lines to tighten hips, while pelvic imbalances can also affect the jaw, highlighting a holistic link rather than direct muscle-to-muscle connection. 
Key Mechanisms of Connection:
• Fascial Lines (Anatomy Trains): A web of connective tissue (fascia) links the jaw muscles and the pelvic floor/hips through continuous pathways like the Superficial Front Line, allowing tension to travel.
• Nervous System: Stress activates fight-or-flight responses, often causing jaw clenching and pelvic floor tightening due to shared neural control centers in the brainstem.
• Embryological Origins: Both areas develop from similar embryonic structures, creating a deep, underlying connection.
• Posture & Biomechanics: Poor posture, an uneven bite, or a deviated jaw can create imbalances that travel down the spine, affecting pelvic alignment and hip function. 
What This Means for You:
• Jaw Pain Affects Hips: Tightness or misalignment in your jaw (TMJ) can manifest as hip pain, pelvic floor tension, or reduced hip mobility.
• Hip Issues Affect Jaw: Releasing tension in your hips and pelvis can improve jaw freedom and reduce TMJ pain.
• Holistic Approach: Treating one area (jaw or hip) often benefits the other, suggesting treatments like breathwork, movement, or manual therapy should consider the whole chain. 
To Explore This:
• Movement Lessons: Gentle rocking motions of the pelvis can reveal how your jaw moves with your spine and hips.
• Bodywork: Therapists often address both areas together for better results. 

The fourth is vascular system, also known as the circulatory system, is the body's network of blood and lymph vessels th...
21/01/2026

The fourth is vascular system, also known as the circulatory system, is the body's network of blood and lymph vessels that transports vital substances like oxygen, nutrients, and hormones to cells while removing waste, working with the heart to keep blood flowing throughout the body. It comprises arteries (carry blood away from heart), veins (return blood to heart), and tiny capillaries (exchange substances with tissues). This crucial system ensures cells get what they need to function and stay healthy
 

Components
• Arteries: Thick, muscular vessels carrying oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the body.
• Veins: Carry oxygen-poor blood back to the heart, often with valves to prevent backflow.
• Capillaries: Microscopic vessels connecting arteries and veins, with thin walls for efficient nutrient and waste exchange.
• Lymph Vessels: Carry lymph (a fluid with immune cells) and help remove toxins, part of the immune system. 
Function
• Delivery: Transports oxygen, nutrients, hormones, and immune cells to tissues and organs.
• Waste Removal: Carries carbon dioxide, cellular waste, and toxins away from tissues.
• Homeostasis: Helps maintain a stable internal environment for cells. 
The Heart's Role
• The heart acts as the central pump, propelling blood through the vast network of vessels, making it the core of the cardiovascular system. 
Plant Vascular System (Xylem & Phloem) 
• In plants, the vascular system (xylem and phloem) transports water, minerals, and sugars throughout the plant, essential for survival on land.

How to stay cool in without air conditioningCool Down the Breeze. One of the first things you logically do when it sta...
21/01/2026

How to stay cool in without air conditioning

Cool Down the Breeze. One of the first things you logically do when it starts to heat up is to open the windows and catch a breeze. ...

Get Creative with the Fan. ...

Drink Cool Beverages. ...

Head to Public Locations that have air con.

Low-heat Cooking. Don't use the oven for long hours.

Get under the Water in the pool, beach, sprinkler, wedding pool, cool shower or bath.

Freeze the Sheets on hot night put sheets in freezer before hand.

Get a Kiddie Pool.

Use Portable and Ceiling Fans. Portable fans and ceiling fans are a great stand-in when your home's air conditioner acts up. ...

Use Ice Packs and Take Cold Showers. ...

Keep The Curtains Drawn. ...

Use Light Bedding. ...

Wet Your Curtains. ...

Hang Out Downstairs. ...

Eat Spicy Foods
Eating spicy foods on a hot day sounds counterproductive but there is a method to the madness. Have you ever wondered why people in some of the hottest places on earth eat spicy food? Mexico, India, and Morocco are all countries with hot climates and they all have one thing in common — spicy foods. Eating spicy food may send an initial flush of heat through your body but this heat makes the skin sweat. Once air makes contact with sweat on your skin, it starts to cool down the body’s temperature.

Plant tree or get awnings

Improve your home insulation
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The third system is The nervous system is the body's complex control center, coordinating actions and sensory input via ...
21/01/2026

The third system is The nervous system is the body's complex control center, coordinating actions and sensory input via electrical and chemical signals through the brain, spinal cord, and nerves, managing everything from thought, movement, and senses to automatic functions like breathing and digestion, and is split into the Central Nervous System (CNS) (brain/spinal cord) and Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) (nerves). 
Key Functions
• Communication:
 Acts as the body's internal communication network, sending messages between the brain and the rest of the body
• Sensation: Interprets sensory information (sight, sound, touch, taste, smell).
• Control: Regulates movement, thoughts, emotions, learning, memory, and automatic functions (heartbeat, breathing, digestion).
• Response: Triggers reactions to internal and external changes, like pulling your hand from a hot surface. 
Main Divisions
• Central Nervous System (CNS): The processing center, consisting of the brain (awareness, thought, memory) and the spinal cord (message conduit).
• Peripheral Nervous System (PNS): A network of nerves connecting the CNS to the limbs and organs, further divided into:
• Somatic Nervous System: Controls voluntary movement.
• Autonomic Nervous System (ANS): Manages involuntary functions (heart rate, digestion) and has two parts: the stress-response Sympathetic and "rest and digest" Parasympathetic systems. 
Building Blocks
• Neurons: Specialized nerve cells that transmit signals via electrical impulses and neurotransmitters across synapses. 
In essence, your nervous system gathers information, processes it in the CNS, and sends out commands via the PNS, allowing you to interact with the world and maintain internal balance. 

Tennis elbow causes pain on the outside of the elbow (lateral), affecting wrist extensor muscles, while golfer's elbow c...
21/01/2026

Tennis elbow causes pain on the outside of the elbow (lateral), affecting wrist extensor muscles, while golfer's elbow causes pain on the inside (medial) of the elbow, affecting wrist flexor muscles, though both stem from overuse/repetitive strain in activities like tennis, golf, or manual labor. The core difference is location and the specific tendons involved, but both are forms of tendinopathy (tendon inflammation/damage) treated similarly with rest, therapy, and activity modification
 
Key Differences
• Location:
• Tennis Elbow: Outside of the elbow (lateral epicondyle).
• Golfer's Elbow: Inside of the elbow (medial epicondyle).
• Affected Muscles:
• Tennis Elbow: Extensor tendons (wrist/finger extension).
• Golfer's Elbow: Flexor tendons (wrist/finger flexion).
• Activities:
• Tennis Elbow: Repetitive wrist extension (backhands, using tools).
• Golfer's Elbow: Repetitive wrist flexion/gripping (golf swing, lifting, keyboard use). 
Similarities
• Cause: Overuse and repetitive stress, not just sports.
• Symptoms: Pain, tenderness, weakness in grip.
• Treatment: Rest, ice, physical therapy, bracing, anti-inflammatories.
• Nature: Both are tendinopathies, often self-limiting but can take time to heal. 
In Simple Terms
Think of it as Tennis Elbow = Outside Pain (Straightening) and Golfer's Elbow = Inside Pain (Bending/Clenching), both due to doing too much of the same motion. 

Secind system if the body is The skeletal system is the body's framework of bones, cartilage, ligaments, and tendons tha...
20/01/2026

Secind system if the body is The skeletal system is the body's framework of bones, cartilage, ligaments, and tendons that provides support, protection for organs, enables movement with muscles, stores minerals (like calcium), and produces blood cells in the bone marrow, making up about 20% of body weight It's divided into the axial (skull, spine, ribs) and appendicular (limbs, girdles) skeletons and is a vital, living system that constantly remodels itself

 
Key Components
• Bones: Hard, living tissue providing structure, protection, and mineral storage.
• Cartilage: Smooth, flexible tissue at joints allowing movement.
• Ligaments: Connect bones to other bones.
• Tendons: Connect bones to muscles, facilitating movement. 
Main Functions
• Support: Gives the body shape and holds organs in place.
• Protection: Shields vital organs like the brain (skull) and heart/lungs (rib cage).
• Movement: Bones act as levers with muscles to create motion.
• Blood Cell Production: Bone marrow creates red and white blood cells.
• Mineral Storage: Stores essential minerals, primarily calcium, releasing it as needed. 
Structure
• Axial Skeleton: Skull, vertebral column (spine), sternum, and ribs.
• Appendicular Skeleton: Bones of the arms, legs, shoulder girdle, and pelvic girdle.

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Cheltenham, VIC
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