Experiences of a physiotherapist

Last Saturday, I joined Prof Hendrickx’ course in Leuven. The theme was ‘Problem analysis: the child is always right’.

Initially, I had not been pointed out to be the course assistant, but anyhow, I wanted to participate, as it is a very important, even crucial, course to those who want to learn how to apply the method in a proper way (In this message you can find what I wrote earlier about the importance of problem analysis). Besides that it is also a ‘new’ course theme, namely, it was the first time that problem analysis had been put to the course agenda as an individual case. Despite the fact that, so far, I had already discussed this subject with Prof Hendrickx many times and I had attended many problem analyses at the ‘Wilg’, I was eager to find out new insights to get a better understanding of the matter. Also, I wanted to learn how one can put across a case of such a complex nature towards students. (Read the article)

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A new college year has started. Last week, after a relaxing vacation, I held my first fasciatherapy session of the year. In all, it was the 11th session for the group that started the course in 2006.

At the first 10 seminars we analysed the treatment of the locomotoric system (limbs and spinal column), the cranial system and the visceral system. During the 10th seminar we evaluated this analysis. Now, we can move to another branch within Fasciatherapy: Pulsology. The study and the treatment of the neurovascular system is an important aspect of Fasciatherapy. One of the ‘sage sayings’ by Dr Still, founder of osteopathy, that influenced Danis Bois a great deal, is “Tell me where the blood circulation is disrupted and I’ll tell you where the illness (pathology) begins …” (in a free translation).

In 1985 Danis Bois published his first book Fascia, sang et rythme – Fascia, blood and rhythm – (Can the person whom I lend my collector’s item to, return it to me asap, please?). After the publication, however, treatment by pulsology faded into the background as Danis was working on other concept in that period of time. In 2003-2004, in cooperation with other scientists, he has delivered a penetrating inquiry to the effects of Fasciatherapy on the vascular system, which resulted in a new book Pulsology by Nadine Quéré. Moreover, last year, Nadine was invited by Harvard University to present her inquiry, and soon, her first scientific article will be published – I’ll keep you informed! (Read the article)

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The past week I lead the fifth seminar in the training course in fasciatherapy.

The central theme was the cervical spine and an introduction in cranial work. Ofcourse there are lots of other themes involved as well in a seminar.

I am used to keep up a high tempo during the seminar. The pupils are all physiotherapist, who are leaving their busy practice during three and a half days, so they are keen on getting as much knowledge in as possible. Besides the fact that they pay a lot of money for the course. So I feel responsible to give as much information as possible in the shortest space of time. Through structuring the material and giving clear protocols about the practical side of things, I hope that the students go home with a lot of new insights and new proficiencies, so they can get started straight away in their private practices. (Read the article)

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