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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.
I live in the French Alps☀️🏔️, where I enjoy the simple pleasures of life (+ I’m a Wikipedia consultant and the founder of Wikiconsult).
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Latest Blog Posts
- Can Taking Melatonin Help You Sleep Better?
Does taking melatonin supplements mean less insomnia, better sleep? - Rehabilitation After a Femur Fracture in an Elderly Patient: What to Expect
Have you or someone you know broken your femur? My physiotherapy advice to reassure you about the after-effects. - Broken, Dislocated or Lost Permanent Teeth in Children: What to Do and What to Expect
Has your child had one or more teeth broken, dislocated or pulled? Find out what to do and what can happen. - How Can I Eat Enough Protein?
Have you ever felt like you weren’t eating enough protein? I’ve known about it for years. At home, my diet is mostly plant-based, and I have to admit that I’ve been a bit lazy about taking a serious look at it. - Shin pain: understand why and how to relieve it!
Do you have pain in your shin or both shins? Are you trying to find the cause and what to do to relieve the pain? Physiotherapy advice! - Why do people often feel pain at night after a fracture?
You’ve had a fracture and you’re wondering why you have pain, especially at night, which sometimes wakes you up? Is this normal?
Fractures, Sprain & Replacement
Ankle & Foot
- Resuming Running After an Ankle Sprain: Time Limits
On average, how long does it take people to resume running after an ankle sprain? How do you know if it’s right? - How to Heal a Broken Navicular Bone? (Foot Fracture)
You’ve had a scaphoid fracture in your foot, and you’re wondering about the healing time and treatment? My physiotherapy advice! - DIY: 5 steps to perform buddy-taping for a fractured toe
Complete photo guide on when and how to perform buddy-taping on toes after sustaining a fracture! By a physical therapist - 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?
Knee & Tibia
- Ankle Sprain Rehabilitation: Physio Tips to Guide You through this Step!
How does ankle sprain rehabilitation work? - How do I Get Back Into Running After a Knee Replacement?
A physiotherapist’s guide to when and how to resume running after knee replacement surgery. - Finger Rehabilitation After Fracture or Stiffness: Exercices & Tips
Has your finger fractured or stiffened for some other reason? I’ll show you exercises and other tips. - Finger Sprain (hand): How Long to Heal (+ What to Do)
How long does it take to heal a sprained finger, and what can be done to speed up or slow down the healing process? Physiotherapy advice - Mako® Robot For Knee Replacement: Better Results?
Should we expect better results when undergoing knee replacement surgery with a Mako robot-assisted surgeon? - How Long Does a Knee Replacement Last? (What Studies Say)
Precise figures from studies on the lifespan of total and partial knee replacement and a physical therapist’s opinion - Walking With Meniscus Tear: Tips From A Physical Therapist
You’ve been told that your meniscus is torn, and you’re wondering if walking could worsen this knee injury? What should you do? - 3 Rehabilitation Exercises for Knee Stiffness
How to Regain Flexion or Extension in a Stiff Knee? A Physical Therapist’s Guide with 3 Detailed Exercises - 5 Practical Tips for Better Sleeping With Knee Replacement
After your knee replacement surgery, are you struggling to find a comfortable sleeping position at night? Here are my tips as a physical therapist! - 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 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! - 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?
Hip & Femur
- Rehabilitation After a Femur Fracture in an Elderly Patient: What to ExpectHave you or someone you know broken your femur? My physiotherapy advice to reassure you about the after-effects.
- 5 Facts to Reassure You About Hip Replacement Rejection
Are you afraid of having your hip replacement rejected? I’ve written this article to reassure you and help you better understand your symptoms. - Post-Hip Replacement Pain: How Long Will It Last?
Precise figures and a physical therapist’s comments on the duration of pain after hip replacement surgery! - Hip Replacement Lifespan: What the Experts and Studies Reveal
You had a ceramic or other type of hip replacement surgery and are wondering about its lifespan? My answers as a physical therapist + the studies! - How Long After Hip Replacement Can You Drive?
Are you looking into the possibilities of driving or riding in a car after hip surgery? Find some answers here! - 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?
Wrist & Hand
- Greenstick Fracture (Broken Wrist): Recovery Time & Treatment
You or your child has a greenstick fracture, and you’re looking for information on treatment, and how long it takes to recover? - Colles Fracture: Rehabilitation and Recovery Time
A concrete explanation of this wrist fracture - 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
- Everything You Need to Know about Returning to Sport After a Collarbone Fracture!
You’ve broken your collarbone (displaced fracture or not) and you’re wondering when to resume sport (soccer, rugby, cycling, running…)? - 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
- Shin pain: understand why and how to relieve it!Do you have pain in your shin or both shins? Are you trying to find the cause and what to do to relieve the pain? Physiotherapy advice!
- Mouse-related RSI: How To Avoid Shoulder Pain?
Does your shoulder often ache, especially when you use your computer mouse? My physiotherapist’s advice on mouse-related repetitive strain injury. - Ankle Sprain Rehabilitation: Physio Tips to Guide You through this Step!How does ankle sprain rehabilitation work?
- Hammertoe (or Claw): What Causes It and What to Do About It?
A physiotherapist’s point of view (+ scientific studies) on the hammertoe: why we develop it and how to reduce or avoid pain and deformity? - Sciatica Causing Leg Weakness: 5 Things You Need to Know
Wondering if you’re suffering from crippling sciatica? Or have you already been diagnosed? Find out here about the 5 essential info groups you need to know on the subject. - Knee Bursitis (Hygroma): A Physiotherapist’s Complete Guide
A complete, illustrated guide to understanding the causes and evolution of knee bursitis. How long to rest, what to do? - Herniated Disk (& Lumbar Disk Disease): My Answers as a Physiotherapist
Reassuring information to help you cope with a herniated disc or lumbar disc disease: recovery time, treatments, symptoms. - Achilles Tendon Pain: Finding The Cause
Do you often suffer from Achilles tendon pain? Are you wondering why, what the probable causes are, and what to do about it? - Synovial Effusion: Causes, Treatments, Recovery Time
Everything you need to know about recovery times and treatments (physiotherapy, exercises, remedies) for synovial effusion in the knee, foot, hip, elbow, etc. - Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: My Best Tips As a Physical Therapist
I answer the 6 most frequently asked questions by people diagnosed with thoracic outlet syndrome to physical therapists.
Chronic Pain, Disorders & Diseases
- How Much CBD for Chronic Pain? Dosage Guide and Evidence
What about CBD for chronic pain? - Chronic Pain Management: 3 Essential Principles
Practical advice on managing chronic pain - Knee X-rays: When to Get One & What It Shows
A physiotherapist will explain to you when to have a knee X-ray, what to expect and how to interpret the results! - Knee Arthritis: Best Natural Treatments & Remedies
Opinion on the best natural treatment for knee arthritis - Is it Bad to Drink Too Much Water? (+ Diseases)
Are you afraid that drinking too much water could be harmful to your health? A source of side effects and illness? Here are the answers. - Can You Walk With Gout? My Tips as a Physical Therapist
Are you suffering from gout attacks and pain, and wondering whether walking might aggravate your problem? Can you walk, and how? - Arnold’s neuralgia: what do studies really say about the benefits of treatment?
Physiotherapist, I review clinical studies evaluating the benefits and side effects of treatments for Arnold’s neuralgia. - How to treat a narrow lumbar canal: physiotherapy, exercises?
Can exercise and physiotherapy treat a narrow lumbar canal? My opinion as a physiotherapist + studies - Hip Arthritis: what do we know about the effectiveness of “natural” treatments?
What can be done for osteoarthritis of the hip, apart from surgery or medication? - Hyperphagia (binge eating): why and what to do?
What we really know about binge eating: when you can tell you have it, what causes it, and what you can do to stop having it.
Neurological disorders
- Parkinson’s Disease: How Physical Therapy Can Improve Daily Life
Parkinson’s disease is one of the pathologies that responds well to physiotherapy sessions. We answer frequently asked questions about rehabilitation for Parkinson’s syndrome. - Multiple Sclerosis: A Physiotherapist’s Complete Guide!
What do we know today about the best possible treatment for multiple sclerosis? A physiotherapist’s view! - Best Walkers for Parkinson’s Patients: Guide From Your Physio
When to use a walker for Parkinson’s sufferers, how to choose it and how to use it. - Is Lyrica (Pregabalin) a Dangerous Drug? Long-Term Side Effects
Are you taking Lyrica or a generic pregabalin and wondering about the long terme side effects? Practical guide - Lower Limb Neuropathy: Guide From Your Physical Therapist
What is neuropathy of the lower limbs? What causes it? Can it be cured? What treatment is available? - 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
Pediatric Physical Therapy
- Growing Pains: How to Detect and Relieve Them?
Your child complains of leg pain (in one or both legs) in the evening or at night? It’s likely growing pains. What should you do? - Osgood-Schlatter Disease: Physical Therapy, Recovery Time
Find out how long Osgood-Schlatter disease lasts, which physiotherapy treatment to use and whether it’s possible to do sport. - Sever’s disease in children: stopping sport?
My complete physical therapy (and mom) guide on Sever’s disease: treatments, recovery time, should sports be stopped… - 5 Tips from a Physical Therapist About Scoliosis in Children and Adults
How does scoliosis progress? What are the treatments and recommended exercises? Insights from a physical therapist and scientific studies. - How to Improve Baby’s Gross Motor Skills? Tips From PT!
Practical Advice from a Pediatric Physical Therapist about Baby & Infant Motor Skills: How to Help and Not Hinder Development? - 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.
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? - Vibration platforms: What Effects?
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
- Heart Failure: The Benefits of Exercise
Is it important to exercise when you have heart failure? How can you help? Are there other natural treatments for heart failure? - How to Deal with Fear of Falling While Walking?
The fear of falling, especially after a fall while walking, is very common. Here are some explanations about it and how to reduce it. - 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
- 2024 Blog Income Report – One-Year Review
It’s been a year since I decided to stop working as a physiotherapist to devote myself full-time to my blog. Am I making a living from it? Review. - Journey By Mediavine: My Blog Income Report
Journey is a new advertising network offered for small websites. What revenue can be expected? Here’s what it earns me! - My review of Payhip, which I use!
Why and how I use Payhip to sell digital products online: advantages and disadvantages compared to its competitors! - 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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