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I’m Nelly, a certified physical therapist (PT) and scientific writer (MSc).
I love offers evidenced-based, easy to understand physical therapy and general health information.
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Latest Blog Posts
- Living With a Nonunion Fracture: A guide to reassure you
You’ve been diagnosed with a nonunion (lack of bone healing)? Answers to frequently asked questions in this case! - Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation: My Opinion as a Physical Therapist
What pelvic floor rehabilitation is effective for women? When and how (incontinence, childbirth)? The opinion of a physiotherapist. - Which physical therapist after knee surgery?
You’ve had knee surgery (replacement, arthroscopy, ACL, fracture, etc.), and you’re wondering which physical therapist to consult? When? - Can Restless Leg Syndrome Go Away?
If you have restless legs syndrome (impatience), you’re wondering if it can disappear? What can be done effectively? - Tailbone Pain: How Long to Heal? (+ Physio’Tips)
Do you have coccyx pain (coccydynia) following a fall, childbirth, or for no apparent reason? Discover how these pains evolve and what to do. - 7 Key Insights into Recovering from Knee Sprain
What is the recovery time for a knee sprain? How long will I be off work, and what’s the healing time? Tips from a physical therapist!
Fractures, Sprain & Replacement
Ankle & Foot
- Life After Pilon Fracture: Recovery Time & Prognosis
You have had a pilon fracture of tibia, are you rehabilitating one? Information on the healing time, resumption of walking, etc. - Sprained Ankle Throbbing at Night: Why + How to Treat?
Are you experiencing a throbbing sensation in your sprained ankle at night? Discover why this happens and learn how to effectively treat! - Understanding Avulsion Fracture Ankle Recovery and Healing Time! (+Tips)
You’ve had a bone avulsion in your foot or ankle, wondering about the recovery time and what to do? - Understanding Grade 1 Ankle Sprain Recovery Time: PT’Tips!
Discover advice for a swift recovery from a Grade 1 ankle sprain. How to effectively manage your healing process with physical therapy - Sprained Ankle vs. Broken Ankle: How to Tell?
How to know if your ankle is broken or sprained? - How Long Does a Broken Toe Take to Heal? (+Tips)
Tips & data on recovery time after a toe fracture - Walking on Broken Heel Bone – Tips for Good Recovery
When walking after a calcaneus fracture? - Torn Ligament in Ankle: Recovery Time & Physical Therapy Tips!
Information on how long it takes to heal a ruptured ankle ligament - Sprained Ankle Still Hurts after 3 Weeks/Months/Years: Why and How to Treat?
Managing chronic pain after a twisted ankle - Rolled Ankle Heard Pop but I Can Walk: Can Make it Worse?
How can you be sure of the diagnosis of a sprain and whether or not you are allowed to walk?
Knee & Tibia
- Which physical therapist after knee surgery?You’ve had knee surgery (replacement, arthroscopy, ACL, fracture, etc.), and you’re wondering which physical therapist to consult? When?
- Tailbone Pain: How Long to Heal? (+ Physio’Tips)Do you have coccyx pain (coccydynia) following a fall, childbirth, or for no apparent reason? Discover how these pains evolve and what to do.
- 7 Key Insights into Recovering from Knee SprainWhat is the recovery time for a knee sprain? How long will I be off work, and what’s the healing time? Tips from a physical therapist!
- How to Repair Knee Cartilage Without Surgery?
If you’ve been diagnosed with knee cartilage issue and are looking for specific information on treatments without surgery? - Does Kneeling Damage Knee Replacement?
Kneeling is permitted and possible after a knee replacement. Here are my physical therapy tips to help you kneel! - Life After Pilon Fracture: Recovery Time & PrognosisYou have had a pilon fracture of tibia, are you rehabilitating one? Information on the healing time, resumption of walking, etc.
- Patellar Tendonitis: Recovery Time & Tips from a Physio
How long does patellar knee tendonitis typically last? I rely on international studies published on the recovery time for this condition. - Right (or Left) Foot Swollen on Top: Why & What to Do?
It frequently happens that either the right or left foot is swollen on the top. I’ll explain the possible causes and what you can do! + Pictures - What is the Recovery Timeline for a Shoulder Dislocation? (+ Tips)
How long does it take to recover from a 1st shoulder dislocation? What is the risk of recurrence? What immobilization is recommended? - 8 Facts about Knee Popping and Clicking
Do you frequently have knee clicking and wonder about its cause? What should you do, when to be concerned, and when to seek medical advice? - What Causes Tight Band Feeling After Knee Replacement? (+Tips)
After your knee replacement surgery, do you experience a tight band feeling around your knee? Get insights from a physical therapist: causes, tips - Can I Walk After a (Cortisone) Injection in My Knee?
You’ve just had a knee injection and are wondering when (and how) to start walking again? My physical therapy advice - Cycling After Knee Replacement: Tips from a Physical Therapist
You have a knee replacement, and you’re wondering when you can start using a stationary bike, and how? Competitive cycling? - Life After Plateau Tibial Fracture: 3 Testimonials + Facts
Discover insights into life after a tibial plateau fracture. As a physical therapist, I draw from my experience and scientific studies. - Does Walking Reduce Swelling After Knee Replacement? (PT’Tips)
Explore how walking can assist in reducing post-knee replacement swelling. My tips as a physical therapist, and what studies say. - Can You Walk on a ACL Tear? (Physio’Tips)
You’ve suffered an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear, and you’re wondering if walking is possible and how to do it? - How Long for Shin Splints to Heal? (+ Physio’Tips)
Do you want to know the recovery time for shin splints and what you can do to speed it up? My best tips as a physical therapist! - Dislocated Kneecap: Recovery Time (+Physio’Tips)
Have you experienced your knee joint pop out of place? My tips as a PT! - Inflammation After Knee Replacement: How Long + How to Reduce It?
You’ve had knee replacement surgery, and you’re concerned about inflammation? How long does it last, and how can you reduce it? - Knee Arthrolysis: Your Comprehensive Guide to Arthrofibrosis Knee Treatment
Knee arthrolysis is sometimes recommended for knee stiffness and arthrofibrosis. Exploring its benefits, side effects, and recovery time! - Fibula Fracture: Recovery Time (+Tips)
How long does it take to heal? - Torn Achilles: Recovery Time and Tips from Physical Therapist!
How long does it take to recover and what to do? - Dealing with Knee Swelling and Tightness: Causes and Remedies!
Reassuring information about common knee issues. - Understanding Tibia Fracture Healing Time in Adults: A Comprehensive Guide
Tips from physical therapist to recover after a broken tibia - Whats is the Recovery Time After an Arthroscopic Knee Surgery ? (+Tips)
Tips from physiotherapist to reassure you in the aftermath of arthroscopy - Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (Runner’s Knee): Recovery Time & Tips
Precise data and tips for your recovery! - Are There Permanent Restrictions After Knee Replacement?
Here are some tips to help you feel more reassured about resuming your daily life after a knee prosthesis surgery. - How to Heal a Stress Fracture in Shin? (Hairline Fracture)
Tips to reassure you about your rehabilitation after a hairline tibia fracture - How Long Does Physical Therapy Last After Knee Replacement?
Everything you need to know about knee replacement surgery and rehabilitation. - Anterior Cruciate Ligament Treatment Without Surgery: Tips & Rehab Protocol
Rehab for a non-operated cruciate ligament rupture in the knee!
Hip & Femur
- How Long Does it Take to Recover after Hip Replacement Dislocation?
Are you afraid you may have dislocated your hip? Experiencing a dislocation after a prosthesis, and wondering about the recovery time? - Can I Kneel After Hip Replacement? (+ How to)
Physical therapist, I’ll show you how to kneel after a hip replacement surgery And I’ll explain why it’s allowed! - How do You Fix a Loose Hip Replacement? What Studies Say
Do you have a hip replacement and suspect loosening due to pain? Discover what does a loose hip replacement feel like and how to fix it - Intertrochanteric Hip Fracture: Tips from Physical Therapist!
You have had a intertrochanteric hip fracture, and you have questions about recovery, rehabilitation, and pain management? - Running, Swimming, Skiing, Golfing: Sport after Hip Replacement
Who resumes sports after hip arthroplasty and what are the consequences? - What is Life Expectancy After Hip Fracture?
Hip fracture mortality rate by age - When does Walking Unaided after Hip Replacement? (+Tips)
Data and tips on walking after hip surgery - Physical Therapy After Hip Replacement Surgery: Guide & Tips!
A complete guide to your rehabilitation - How Long Does it Last to Recover after Hip Replacement?
Figures on the various stages of recovery after hip arthroplasty. - How Long does it Take to Walk Normally after Hip Fracture?
Tips for returning to walking after a broken hip
Wrist & Hand
- How Long does a Broken Thumb Take to Heal?
What to do after a broken thumb? - What is the Recovery Time for a Scaphoid Fracture?
Physical therapist’s advice for better recovery - How Long Does a Fractured Wrist Take to Recover? Physical Therapy Tips!
You have suffered a wrist fracture and want to know the estimated recovery time and recommended physical therapy?
Shoulder, Elbow & Humerus
- Fracture of the Humeral Head: Recovery Time and Tips
You have a fracture of the humeral head, and you have questions about pain, immobilization duration, and rehabilitation? - 5 Tips to Find Your Best Sleeping Positions for a Broken Humerus
Discover the best sleeping positions for a broken humerus, provided by me as a certified physical therapist! - What are the Limitations After Reverse Shoulder Replacement?
What is the normal range of motion after reverse shoulder replacement? - Radial Head Fracture Recovery Time: What You Need to Know
Answers regarding rehabilitation, treatment, and the expected healing duration - Broken Collarbone / Clavicle Fracture – Recovery Time & Tips!
Tips to reassure you after a clavicle fracture! - 8 Key Insights into Recovering from Greater Tuberosity Fractures
Treatment, recovery time, physical therapy after this type of humerus fracture - What is the Recovery Time for a Fractured Elbow? Physical Therapy Tips
Advice from a physiotherapist for better recovery after an elbow fracture. - Humerus Fracture: How Long does it Take to Heal a Fractured Shoulder?
This article will reassure you about your recovery after a humerus fracture.
Back & Pelvis
- Broken Vertebrae: Healing and Recovery Time!
Looking for specific and useful information about the healing and recovery time for a vertebral fracture? Advice from physical therapist! - Can You Walk With a Fractured Back? (+ PT’Tips)
What do studies (and my opinion as a physiotherapist) say about resuming walking with a vertebral compression? When and how? - 7 Ways to Manage Pelvic Fracture in Elderly: Treatment, Prognosis, and Helpful Tips
Tips to put your mind at ease during your recovery from a broken pelvis! - Compressed Fractured Vertebrae: Recovery Time & Physical Therapy
Advice from a physiotherapist for your recovery after a compression fractures of spine
Injuries & Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Which physical therapist after knee surgery?You’ve had knee surgery (replacement, arthroscopy, ACL, fracture, etc.), and you’re wondering which physical therapist to consult? When?
- Tailbone Pain: How Long to Heal? (+ Physio’Tips)Do you have coccyx pain (coccydynia) following a fall, childbirth, or for no apparent reason? Discover how these pains evolve and what to do.
- 7 Key Insights into Recovering from Knee SprainWhat is the recovery time for a knee sprain? How long will I be off work, and what’s the healing time? Tips from a physical therapist!
- Right (or Left) Foot Swollen on Top: Why & What to Do?It frequently happens that either the right or left foot is swollen on the top. I’ll explain the possible causes and what you can do! + Pictures
- What is the Recovery Timeline for a Shoulder Dislocation? (+ Tips)How long does it take to recover from a 1st shoulder dislocation? What is the risk of recurrence? What immobilization is recommended?
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A 9-Step Guide to Physical Therapy
Do you have carpal tunnel syndrome? Experiencing pain or loss of strength? Here is reliable information on physical therapy treatment. - 8 Facts about Knee Popping and ClickingDo you frequently have knee clicking and wonder about its cause? What should you do, when to be concerned, and when to seek medical advice?
- Wrist Pain Without Swelling: Causes & Remedies
Is your wrist painful (after a fall or without injury), but not swollen? Discover possible causes and what you can do. - Can I Walk After a (Cortisone) Injection in My Knee?You’ve just had a knee injection and are wondering when (and how) to start walking again? My physical therapy advice
- Can You Walk on a ACL Tear? (Physio’Tips)You’ve suffered an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear, and you’re wondering if walking is possible and how to do it?
Chronic Pain, Disorders & Diseases
- 7 Key Insights into Gel Shots for Knees: Side Effects, Benefits
Discover the benefits, side effects, and precautions of hyaluronic acid knee injections. Get insights from a physical therapist! - 5 Tips on Bike Riding with Knee Arthritis
Do you have knee arthritis with or without pain and wonder if cycling can worsen or alleviate knee pain? Stationary or mountain bike! - Stiff Fingers in the Morning: Why and What to Do?
Wondering why you have difficulty bending your fingers in the morning? Wondering if it’s a medical condition? What should you do? - PRP Knee Injection Reviews: Benefits & Side Effects
My physical therapist’s opinion on the benefits of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) for knee osteoarthritis: What do the studies say? - Knee Arthrolysis: Your Comprehensive Guide to Arthrofibrosis Knee TreatmentKnee arthrolysis is sometimes recommended for knee stiffness and arthrofibrosis. Exploring its benefits, side effects, and recovery time!
- Do Physical Therapists Do Massage? (+ Benefits & Side-Effects)
Is Massage by Physical therapists Useful? Justified? My Opinion as a Physiotherapist and Studies on Its benefits & side effects! - 5 Tips on Walkings With Arthritis & Pain in Knees (+Is it Good?)
If walking is a good idea with knee pain? - Nasal Irrigation Doesn’t Come Out of the Other Nostril: What to Do?
How do you get water from one nostril to another? - Walking with CRPS in the Foot / Ankle: What to Do and Not to Do?
Tips from a physical therapist to reassure you - Can Bunions Be Corrected Without Surgery ? 5 Facts from Studies
How to fix halux valgus without surgery
Neurological disorders
- Adulthood with Cerebral Palsy: Life Expectancy & Well-Being
Are you seeking information on the progression of cerebral palsy into adulthood? Life expectancy and the aging process explained. - Small Fiber Peripheral Neuropathy: Prognosis (What Studies Say)
Frequently Asked Questions about Small Fiber Neuropathy: Life Expectancy? Disability? Recovery? How to Cure? Prognosis? - Cauda Equina Syndrome: Is it Curable? (+ Recovery Time)
Scientific and practical information on the causes, symptoms, treatments, and recovery of cauda equina syndrome. - How Long Does Facial Droop Last After Stroke? (+Tips)
Cause, treatment, and recovery time! - Bell’s Palsy: Physical Therapy Guide & Tips!
Overview of the recovery time & treatment - Epley Maneuver at Home: The Ultimate Guide
How to do the epley maneuver at home without healthcare professional?
Pediatric Physical Therapy
- Long-Term Effects of Down Syndrome Spectrum on Daily Life
Someone close to you has Down syndrome, and you are seeking reliable and up-to-date information on their development and its consequences? - Congenital Torticollis: Treatment & Physical Therapy (What Studies Say)
Your Baby Has Congenital Torticollis – Questions About Causes, Consequences, Physiotherapy Treatment, or Not? - Positional Plagiocephaly Treatment: What Studies Say (+Practical Tips)
Your baby has a flat head (brachycephaly, plagiocephaly)? Here are my pediatric physical therapy tips to prevent it or know what to do! - How Long Does Flat Head Take to Correct? (What Studies Say)
Your baby has a flat head (plagiocephaly/brachycephaly), and you’re wondering when it will go away? Specific figures and advice - How to Clear Newborn or Baby Nose Without Aspirator?
You’re looking for alternatives to the nasal aspirator to clear your child’s nose? Here are some: saline drops and nasal syringe. - Exploring Physical Pediatric Therapy for Children!
Who Are Pediatric Physical Therapists? How to Find One Near You? How to Become One? (Education, Salary, Training) - Helmet for Plagiocephaly / Flat Head / Brachycephaly: My Independant Review
My opinion on helmet therapy for babies - How to Lose Weight for Kids? Tips from Physiotherapist & Studies
Things you can do to help your child lose weight - Nasal Irrigation Doesn’t Come Out of the Other Nostril: What to Do?How do you get water from one nostril to another?
- Walking on Tiptoes: Adults, Teenager, Children – Cause & Tips
To learn more about walking on tiptoes at any stage of life.
Product Reviews
- Elliptical Benefits and Disadvantages: An Honest Review (+Studies)
What are the benefitss, disadvantages, and contraindications of elliptical bike? What benefits compared to other activities? - 7 Best-Rated Vibration Plate in 2024: Does It Really Work?
Many blog posts cover the top 7 or 10 best vibration plates. Here, I explain the expected benefits: What do studies say? My review - Reduslim: Does it Work? An Honest Review (+Side Effects)
The Reduslim capsules are often recommended for weight loss. Is it effective? What are the risks? In-depth reviews. - What are the Side Effects of Magnesium? What Studies Say
If you take magnesium, you may wonder about the side effects. What happens if you take too much? What are the symptoms? - Matcha Tea: Side Effects? (Review + What Studies Say)
What are the possible side effects of matcha tea? What do testimonials and studies say on the subject? - Matcha Slim: Side Effects ? Medical & PT Review (Investigation)
Is Matcha Slim dangerous or effective for weight loss? My findings as a physiotherapist who delved into the topic! - Revitive Side Effects: What Studies Say?
What are the potential side effects of Revitive devices? I’ve looked into testimonials and studies to investigate! - Health Care Memory Foam Mattress Review: Does it Work?
Are you considering the benefits of a memory foam mattress in your case? Discover my physical therapist’s perspective on their advantages. - Is There Any Science Behind Weighted Blankets? (+ What Studies Say)
Are weighted blankets truly effective for improving sleep and reducing anxiety? For whom? What studies say? What are the side effects? - What Are the Benefits of Massage Gun? (Scientific Evidence + Review)
What do scientific studies say on percussion massage?
Health System
- 6 Keys Insights on When to Stop Physical Therapy?
Can you stop or cancel physical therapy at any time? When is it ok to stop? My guide as a physiotherapist! - Can Physical Therapists Prescribe Medication? Prescribing Rights!
Can physical therapists write prescriptions? In US, Canada, United Kingdom and France - Is Physical Therapist a Doctor? How to Adress your Physiotherapist?
In United States and in other countries - In Home Physical Therapist: Guide & Tips
A better understanding of the profession: physical therapist at home
For Physical Therapists
- I Don’t Want to Be a Physical Therapist Anymore: Guide!
What career alternatives for physical therapists when you regret becoming a physio? My tips as a former PT about life after physiotherapy! - Can Physical Therapists Prescribe Medication? Prescribing Rights!Can physical therapists write prescriptions? In US, Canada, United Kingdom and France
- How to Become a Physiotherapist in Switzerland? +Salary
Everything About the Physiotherapy Profession in Switzerland
Older Adult
- Physical Therapy Exercises for Elderly at Home: What to Do?
What should be done to prevent falls in elderly people at home or elsewhere? Physical therapy exercises? Physical activity? Let’s take stock! - Post Fall Syndrome: A Comprehensive Guide
You’ve Fallen and Have Anxiety or Post-Fall Syndrome? Why? What to Do? How to Treat It? Physical Therapy Tips
CBD
- CBD for Nerve Pain: Does it Work? (+Dosage)
Is CBD effective against neuropathic pain, nerve pain? What dosage? What type of CBD to take? What studies say? - CBD & Fibromyalgia Pain: Dosage, Benefits, Side Effects
Benefits, side effects and dosage of cannabidiol in case of pain and fibromyalgia. What studies say? Does it work? - Does CBD Help with Arthritis & Joint Pain: What Studies Say? (+Dose)
Is cannabidiol good for arthritis?
Blogging & Make Money Online
- 13 Legitimate Work-from-Home Jobs Worldwide in 2024 (Pros & Cons)
Looking to work legitimately online from home? Salary, income, opportunities, pros and cons of 13 tested activities! - November 2023 Traffic & Income Report From French Health Blogger
My traffic and income report for my french health blog in november 2023. Selling ebooks and running ads with Mediavine for more editorial independence - Mediavine Income Report: My First Month as Health Blogger
I’m sharing with you my first months of income as a health blogger with Mediavine, and why and how I decided to switch to Mediavine. - September 2023 Traffic & Income Report From a non-US based Health Blogger
It’s my first income report; and my first month as a full-time health and non-US based blogger! - 39 (Best?) 2024 Adsense Alternatives for Blogger Website (+ Income Report)
I’ve explored 39 Adsense alternatives for your Blogger website. Thanks to this you can make informed choices for your site’s monetization! - How to Create a Wikipedia Page for Your Company: Guide
Would you like to see your company & business on Wikipedia? Read this to learn how to proceed while respecting the rules. - How to Sell Ebooks Online in 2024: My Best Tips+ Income Report
Do you want to sell an ebook (fiction or informational content), but you’re not sure how to go about it or it’s not working for you?
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