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Physio Paul Perez, Bacolod CIty (2025)

31/07/2025

🎓 For Fellow Physios & Healthcare Builders

“𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐝𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞…
𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞.”

Let that sink in.

Most people want growth.

Pero iba ang expansion.
Expansion requires depth.
And depth comes from doing the work — inner work.

Kaya nga we started this season by building our core:
✅ Boundaries
✅ Self-care
✅ Identity
✅ Kingdom posture

Pero ngayon…
Skill work season na.

💥 As healthcare builders, it’s time to break free from these limiting beliefs:

❌ “Selling is manipulative”
❌ “Marketing isn’t for healers”
❌ “Money is bad”

𝐅𝐀𝐋𝐒𝐄.

To sell is to serve.
To offer your care, your process, your solution, yan ang generosity with direction.

𝐖𝐚𝐠 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧 𝐢𝐤𝐚𝐡𝐢𝐲𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐧𝐠 𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐰𝐚 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧.

Because if you don’t learn how to invite others into healing with conviction,
you’ll stay stuck in:
– Noble poverty
– Burnt out clinics
– Underpaid purpose

⚠️ Expansion without foundation is dangerous.

Pwede mong makuha ang title, ang role, ang kliyente…
Pero kung hindi handa ang puso mo,
you’ll drop it.
Or worse — break under it.

This is our next level. 🚀🪐

26/07/2025

📘 Physio Guide: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐚𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞

I commonly hear this statement when I see patients na Seafarer:

"𝐒𝐚 𝐛𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐨, 𝐛𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐭."

But here's the truth:
Just because you endure the pain, doesn’t mean your body isn’t breaking down.

Marami sa ating marino ang nagpapaka-bayani sa katahimikan — tuloy lang sa trabaho, kahit masakit ang likod, tuhod, o balikat.
Because in their mind, “𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲𝐚 𝐤𝐨 𝐤𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢 𝐚𝐤𝐨.”

Below is a list of the common pain issues and injuries ng sang Seafarer at para maging aware on how silent sacrifice can turn into permanent damage:

𝟏. 𝐋𝐨𝐰 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐏𝐚𝐢𝐧

Root cause: Lifting, vibration exposure, poor sleeping posture
Silent danger: Disc bulge or chronic sciatica later in life
Message: Hindi ka mahina kapag nagpapatingin. You’re wise.

𝟐. 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭

Root cause: Repetitive reaching, handling ropes and cargo
Silent danger: Frozen shoulder, tendon rupture
Message: Pain is not just part of the job. It’s a sign your body is asking for help.

𝟑. 𝐊𝐧𝐞𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐣𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 (𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬, 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐚)

Root cause: Stair climbing, lifting wrong, uneven terrain
Silent danger: Joint degeneration before age 50
Message: Early rehab now saves you from surgery later.

𝟒. 𝐍𝐞𝐜𝐤 & 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐩 𝐏𝐚𝐢𝐧

Root cause: Navigation hours, poor rest, cold exposure
Silent danger: Nerve impingement, migraines
Message: You’re strong, yes — but even machines need maintenance.

𝟓. 𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐞 / 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐩𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥

Root cause: Repetitive grip, vibrations, typing
Silent danger: Numbness, weakness, poor grip in later years
Message: Your hands are your tools. Take care of them now.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬

Pushing through pain isn’t always bravery.
Sometimes, it’s self-neglect disguised as heroism.

Your body is your vessel.
It deserves the same care you give your ship.

✅ Physio Paul’s Reminders for Seafarer Wellness:

1. Mag-stretch before duty – 5 minutes lang, joint rotations + mobility
2. Core & posture drills – planks, scap retraction, deep breathing
3. Listen to the first sign of pain – Early PT saves time & money
4. Magpatingin every contract – Prevention is better than rehab
5. Use magnesium spray & recovery tools – Hindi arte ang self-care

📩 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐬𝐚 𝐛𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐨?

Let them know na caring for their health is not weakness — it's wisdom.

Like and follow for more Physio Guides. ✊

22/07/2025

🎓For Fellow Physios:

Transformation begins the moment you stop settling for survival and start striving for strength.

In the clinic, we see it every day: patients who’ve been stuck in “just getting by” avoiding pain, limiting movement, fearing re-injury.

But the real shift happens when they decide they want more than survival. They want strength, confidence, and the freedom to live fully again.

As physiotherapists, our job isn’t just to reduce pain. It’s to guide people toward reclaiming strength physically and mentally. Because true recovery isn’t just about healing tissue. It’s about restoring the capacity to move, play, work, and enjoy life without fear.

So let’s remind our patients, and ourselves: survival is not the goal.

Thriving is.

21/07/2025

💭 Paul Reflects:

“𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮?”

One of the most powerful questions a PT can ask.

Not “Where does it hurt?”
Not “Anong number sa pain scale?”
But this: “Why is this important to you?”

That question doesn’t just get a response — it opens a door.

Minsan, our patients don’t even know the answer yet.
They say “para mawala yung sakit” — but when you stay curious and silent, something deeper comes out:

➡ “Because I want to carry my baby again.”
➡ “Because I’m scared this will get worse like it did with my dad.”
➡ “Because I’m tired of pretending I’m okay.”

This is where real healing begins.

Not from the machine.
Not from the tape.
But from the moment we help them reconnect with why they showed up in the first place.

They didn’t just come for therapy.
𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞.

And they chose you.
They believe in your expertise.
They believe you carry a mission greater than pain relief.

So let’s meet them there
At the intersection of belief and action.

Ask the question.
Listen with your heart.
Then treat with purpose.

15/07/2025

As physiotherapists and healthcare providers, we know recovery is never a one-way street. It’s not just about our skills, techniques, or treatment plans, it’s about the partnership we build with our patients.

When expert care meets patient commitment, transformation becomes inevitable.

Every time we teach someone to trust their body again after injury, guide them through setbacks, or celebrate their smallest wins, we’re doing more than just rehab, we’re restoring hope and empowering lives.

Our hands may mobilize joints and tissues, but it’s our hearts and our ability to connect that inspire patients to stay the course.

Let’s remember:
✅ We are educators as much as clinicians.
✅ Our empathy is just as important as our expertise.
✅ The best outcomes come from combining care with genuine human connection.

Keep leading with compassion, stay rooted in the science, and never underestimate the power of small, consistent steps because for many, those steps are the difference between giving up and getting better.

Together, let’s continue to raise the standard of care in our profession.

09/07/2025

Who here can relate? 🙋‍♂️

You got the “Physical Therapist” badge, but deep down, you feel like you’re still figuring out how to wear it.

Lalo na sa first week mo sa clinic:
– You’re scared you’ll mess up.
– You’re not sure what to say to patients.
– You feel like you should know everything already, pero di mo pa alam lahat.

And you think, “Am I really cut out for this?”

Listen. 🤲

You are not alone.

Every PT who came before you felt this. Kahit yung mga idol mo sa clinic, they also had shaky hands on their first day.

The badge will not instantly give you confidence. But you will grow into it through reps, asking questions, learning from your seniors, and showing up even when you’re scared.

You’ll get there, I promise.

Today, wear your badge with humility and a learner’s heart.

Because one day, you’ll look back and realize: “Dati, takot na takot ako sa first patient ko. Pero ngayon, kaya ko na.”

You’re not behind.

You’re becoming.

Believe in yourself.

– Physio Paul

08/07/2025

It’s not about ticking off exercises or rushing through rehab. It’s about playing with your kids again without pain, going for a hike, or simply moving through your day with ease and confidence.

That’s what real recovery looks like: returning to the things that make you feel alive.

07/07/2025

🩺 𝙒𝘼𝙇𝙆𝙄𝙉𝙂: 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝘿𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙮 𝘿𝙤𝙨𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝘾𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙧 𝙋𝙧𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 🚶‍♂️

Most people think you need to run marathons or do extreme workouts to protect your health.

But a major Oxford study found that just walking 5,000–9,000 steps a day can significantly lower your cancer risk by up to 16%. Brage, S., et al. (2024)

Yup. No fancy equipment. No complicated routines.

Just consistent, daily steps.

💡 Why does this matter?

They tracked 85,000+ people using wearables, and found that walking, even slowly, helps lower the risk of 13 types of cancer, including colon, lung, liver, breast, and bladder cancers.

And after 9,000 steps, the benefits plateau, so you don’t need to aim for 20,000 steps to get results.

👉 Here’s the real win:
It’s not about moving fast. It’s about moving consistently.

Every step you take, every break walk you insert in your day, every evening stroll you go on with your family is an investment in your future health.

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🔥 Physio Paul’s Challenge for you this week: 🫵🏻

✅ Hit 5,000 steps daily minimum
✅ Work up to 7,000–9,000 steps most days
✅ Celebrate each day you move more

No stress, no overthinking. Just move.

⸻

💬 Have you tracked your steps before? Share your daily average in the comments. Let’s keep each other accountable. 👇

05/07/2025

An Open Letter to Everyone on the Road to Recovery

To anyone rebuilding after injury, surgery, or chronic pain, this is for you.

I know some days it feels like progress is invisible, like you’re giving your best but the steps forward are too small to see. I know it can be frustrating when your mind is ready but your body needs more time.

Pero tandaan mo: every rep counts. Kahit maliit na movement, bawat stretch, bawat araw na pinipili mong magpatuloy, lahat ‘yan ay patunay ng lakas mo.

Healing isn’t just physical. It’s mental and emotional, too.

Minsan mas mahirap buuin ang tiwala sa sarili kaysa buuin ang nasirang kalamnan o kasukasuan.

But trust this your body was designed to heal, and with patience, support, and your determination, progress will come.

You’re not alone. Many are fighting the same quiet battle you are. And every time you show up, you’re giving hope not just to yourself, but to others watching you choose courage over comfort.

So keep going. Celebrate every small win. And when it feels heavy, remember: recovery is rarely a straight line, but your effort is never wasted.

With respect and belief in your strength,
Physio Paul

01/07/2025

You know that feeling when you’re just going through the motions, like you’re stuck in survival mode?
Yeah, that.

Real change starts when you say, “I’m done just surviving, I want to get stronger.”

It’s not about being perfect. It’s about deciding you won’t settle anymore.

Let’s build strength, not just get by. 🙌

22/06/2025

🔎 𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗘 𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗧𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧: 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿 𝗙𝗮𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆

📸 The photo you see is the same foot, 3 weeks apart.
👈 Left: Week 0 – pain, poor load tolerance, visible rearfoot valgus and fascial tightness.
👉 Right: Week 3 – improved alignment, decreased strain on the fascia, and pain-free walking.

One of the most common causes of heel pain, plantar fasciitis affects over 2 million people annually.

But this isn’t just about pain in the fascia ,

it’s a biomechanical

neuromuscular

and lifestyle problem that requires more than just stretching and shoe inserts.

𝙈𝙮 𝘼𝙥𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙖𝙘𝙝: 𝙊𝙪𝙩𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙚-𝘽𝙖𝙨𝙚𝙙 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙀𝙫𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚-𝙄𝙣𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙚𝙙

🔸 Manual Therapy
• Soft tissue work on the gastrocnemius and soleus to reduce posterior chain tension.
• Tarsal mobilization to restore joint play in the midfoot and rearfoot — key in offloading the plantar fascia (Cleland et al., JOSPT 2009).

🔸 Modalities
• Microcurrent therapy and radiofrequency heat to accelerate tissue healing and reduce inflammation (Cheng et al., 1982; Kahn, 2017).
• Focused shockwave therapy to break fascial adhesions and stimulate neovascularization (Gerdesmeyer et al., 2008).

🔸 Progressive Rehabilitation
• Focused foot control and strength with Tibialis Posterior training – a crucial muscle for arch control.
• Closed-chain exercises and global foot stability drills to re-educate the kinetic chain.

🔸 Patient Coaching
• Footwear guidance based on load distribution.
• Hydration and mobility habits to improve tissue quality and fascia hydration.
• Empowering the patient with routines for self-myofascial release, toe strengthening, and posture awareness.

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💬 The Result?

✅ Full symptom resolution
✅ Improved alignment and load tolerance
✅ A patient who understands and owns their recovery

📣 To all the patients suffering from persistent foot pain — it’s not just your fascia. It’s how your whole system is working (or not working).

And to fellow physios — don’t treat in isolation. Treat the person, guide the system, and track the results.

Empathy and excellence

Physio Paul Perez

16/06/2025

When someone feels seen, not just as a diagnosis but as a person, they show up differently.

They try harder.

They trust more.

And slowly, the healing starts to take root.

In the spaces we built, we don't rush recovery.

We build it on connection, on safety, and on being fully present with the people we serve.

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