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How is your approach and expertise unique from most health professionals?

Unique Approach: Gentle Stretching, Whole Body Focus.

Hi there. This is a really good question about my Approach and expertise a different from other health professionals. I actually, I'm a recovery regeneration specialist. And what I try to do is I look at how I can influence inflammation or more, importantly, how to diminish inflammation, inflammatory response through the use of gentle stretching. My research has shown my PhD research has shown that if we stretch aggressively to the point of pain and discomfort, we Ali cause more information. So my Approach is very, very gentle. The less is more. The greatest gain is made without pain is one big difference between myself and the other health professionals. Also, I look at the body as a whole. I don't treat for instance if the person has a right knee injury, I'm not too concerned about his right knee. I'm concerned about how the right knee. Has basically affected the whole body left left, ankle, left, knee, Knee left hip right, ankle, right. Hip even mid-back, even up to the shoulders themselves. So that is my Approach. When I'm looking at working with treating athletes.

I am a recovery regeneration specialist and take a holistic approach to treating athletes. My approach is different from other health professionals in that I focus on gentle stretching rather than aggressive stretching, and look at how issues with one body part can affect the whole body, not just the single area of concern.

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My approach and expertise as a health professional are unique in a few ways. Firstly, I specialize as a recovery regeneration specialist. I focus on influencing and reducing inflammation, rather than exacerbating it. Through my research, I have found that aggressive stretching that causes pain and discomfort can actually increase inflammation. Therefore, my approach is centered around gentle stretching, where less is more.

Additionally, I take a holistic view of the body. If a person has a right knee injury, I don't solely focus on treating the knee itself. I consider how the injury impacts the entire body, including the left ankle, left knee, left hip, right ankle, right hip, and even the mid-back and shoulders. This comprehensive approach allows me to address the interconnectedness of the body and provide more effective treatment.

These aspects differentiate my approach and expertise from many other health professionals, particularly when working with athletes.

What are the best tips for reducing inflammation (beyond cutting out gluten, dairy, refined sugars etc.)?

Surprising Stretching Tip: Gentle Approach Key to Reducing Inflammation

Hi, Amy. This is a really good question. I'm not a nutritionist to answer that but from a recovery regeneration point of view, the best thing that I could advise on reducing inflammation is to actually not overload. Your tissues be very, very gentle, when you're doing a stretching for instance because micro stretching is a stretching technique specifically cater to proper recovery regeneration of the muscle and connective Active tissue. So what I found with my research is that if I lowered my muscle to the point of pain and discomfort, I'm actually causing inflammation, which is counterproductive. So if you are looking to diminish inflammation in your body from the use of stretching, it has to be very very gentle out of a scale of 0 to 10 with 10 being that aggressive burn in pain and zero being obviously no stretch. Most people will stretch around a seven or eight thinking that if I'm feeling. My muscle, that that actually helps with increasing ranges of motion, No, actually, that's causing more inflammation. Which my research has shown. If I want to diminish, any inflammation in my body, due to any injury like overuse or trauma on that same scale, most people that I work with are taught to stretch around three or four. It's like putting your hand in lukewarm water and it's very, very gentle. So I hope that gives you some idea of how to reduce inflammation with The use of stretching. And if you want ask another question, please feel free to reach out. Take care. Bye.

The best way to reduce inflammation through stretching is to be gentle with your stretches. You should aim for a 0-10 scale of intensity, with 0 being no stretch and 10 being an aggressive burn in pain. Aim for around a 3 or 4 on the scale.

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Reducing inflammation is a great concern, and while I'm not a nutritionist, I can offer advice from a recovery and regeneration perspective. One of the best tips I can provide is to avoid overloading your tissues and be gentle when stretching. Micro stretching, a technique focused on proper muscle and connective tissue recovery, can be beneficial.

Research has shown that stretching to the point of pain and discomfort can actually cause inflammation, which is counterproductive. To diminish inflammation through stretching, it's important to be very gentle. On a scale of 0 to 10, with 10 being an aggressive burn in pain and zero being no stretch, most people tend to stretch around a seven or eight, thinking it helps increase range of motion. However, this can lead to more inflammation.

To reduce inflammation related to injuries or trauma, it's recommended to stretch around a three or four on the same scale. This is akin to putting your hand in lukewarm water and involves a very gentle stretch.

I hope this provides you with some insight on reducing inflammation through stretching. If you have any further questions, feel free to reach out. Take care!

People often lament not being able to go out on long runs after partial meniscectomies. Do you have advice for performance recovery?

Recovering from meniscectomies: Tackling muscle imbalances for better performance!

Hey, Christian, that is a very good question. My question to you would be what tightness is, have you seen with regards to any of the muscle groups? For instance, if it's a left partial meniscectomy, how tight is the IT band? The tfl, the external rotators in particular, the piriformis muscles, which affect the piriformis muscle, which affects the SI joint. How tight are the hip Xers with my work, my experience with my athletes of basically seeing that that side that is had the issue. It becomes a functionally shorter leg. May be 1, mm 2. Mm and 3. Mm differences. So even though there will be loading the right side, the left leg because it's functionally shorter. It is almost as if they may not have. How do you say? Greater swing through, and they have a lesser gate, but it's almost as if they're falling to the left leg, which may account for a little extra pressure, being put on that knee. So, from a recovery regeneration point of view for from performance recovery point of view, I would look at muscle imbalances and how can I correct these muscle imbalances to actually help generate Equal amount of force while running. The other thing I would caution is if you're doing anything from a recovery generation point of view is be careful that you do not take the body to pain because that's a sympathetic nervous system response which actually further increases tension in the muscles themselves. That may help with protecting. In this case, the left the left leg itself and the other questions, please, feel free to ask. Take care. Bye.

The tightness of the muscle groups like IT band, TFL, external rotators, and piriformis can affect the hip flexors and cause a leg to become functionally shorter. When recovering from an injury or working towards improved performance, one should look for muscle imbalances that can be corrected to help generate equal amounts of force while running. Additionally, care should be taken to avoid taking the body to pain, as this can increase tension in the muscles and cause a sympathetic nervous system response.

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After a partial meniscectomy, many people find it challenging to go on long runs. If you're looking for advice on performance recovery, it's important to consider muscle tightness and imbalances. Pay attention to the IT band, TFL, external rotators, and piriformis muscles, as they can affect the SI joint and overall leg function.

In my experience, athletes who have undergone a partial meniscectomy may experience functional leg shortening on the affected side, resulting in a slight imbalance while running. This can lead to increased pressure on the knee. To aid in recovery and improve performance, it's crucial to address these muscle imbalances and work towards generating equal force while running.

When focusing on recovery and regeneration, it's essential to avoid pushing the body to the point of pain. This can trigger a sympathetic nervous system response and increase tension in the muscles, potentially exacerbating the issue. Take care to listen to your body and avoid overexertion.

If you have any further questions, feel free to ask. Take care!

How has your work impacted the training and performance of the Hungarian team since you began?

Revitalizing Hungarian Athletes: Balancing Bodies for Maximum Performance

I think the greatest impact that my work has had on the training performance of the athletes is that we've basically gave have given them back balance in their bodies by initially working on removing any compensatory shifts, due to the injuries that they've had in the past by diminishing, any inflammation due to chronic pain, basically, giving back the body, a new form of homeostasis has been the greatest impact. T' with regards to the athletes themselves because now that their body is in more balanced, that means that they can generate it equal amount of force from both hips, therefore they've got they can generate more accelerate accelerate of power, more strength, equal amount of strength is put into their their movements which allows them to jump the hurdles a lot easier. Jump the the Steeplechase hurdle and even has increased their ability to Sprint faster because they are now more reliant on both sides of their bodies as opposed to having one side of their body doing the work for both. So that's been one of the biggest impacts with the athletes themselves. Is there more balanced and this balanced approach has allowed them to work more efficiently and maximize their performance?

The greatest impact of my work on the training performance of the athletes is giving them back balance in their bodies by diminishing any inflammation due to chronic pain, allowing them to generate equal amounts of force from both legs and increase their speed, strength and acceleration.

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The greatest impact of my work on the training and performance of the Hungarian team has been restoring balance in their bodies. Initially, we focused on addressing compensatory shifts caused by past injuries and reducing inflammation from chronic pain. This has allowed their bodies to achieve a new state of homeostasis, resulting in significant improvements.

For the athletes, the restored balance means they can generate equal force from both hips, leading to increased power, strength, and easier execution of movements like jumping hurdles or the Steeplechase hurdle. It has also enhanced their sprinting ability as they now rely on both sides of their bodies instead of one side doing all the work. This balanced approach has made them more efficient and has maximized their performance.

Overall, my work has had a profound impact on the Hungarian team by providing them with a more balanced and efficient approach to training, enabling them to reach new levels of performance.

What should someone do if they feel a chronic rough touch sensation at the medial part of the big toe after flexibility exercises?

Toe numbness after exercise? Watch out for cues of acute pain!

Hi there, and thanks for the question. My first response to you would be. Is there numbness associated with this touch sensation? Is it a cute? Is it? How do you say sharp pain or anything? These are very important things because it'll let us know what's happening up further up and your neural system. So if you can get back to us and let us know. Thank you. Bye.

Could you tell us more about your touch sensation - is there numbness, tingling, sharp pain or anything else associated with it? Thanks.

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If you're experiencing a chronic rough touch sensation at the medial part of your big toe after flexibility exercises, it's important to consider a few factors. Firstly, determine if there is any numbness associated with this sensation. Additionally, assess if it is acute or accompanied by sharp pain. These details are crucial in understanding what may be happening within your neural system.

To provide more specific guidance, it would be helpful to receive further information about your symptoms. Please feel free to provide additional details so that we can offer appropriate advice. Thank you.

What is the best advice you’ve ever received?

94-year-old Olympic runner shares life-changing advice

Hi there, and thank you for this very good question. The best piece of advice I ever received was from a 94-year-old gentleman back in 1994. I used to see him run at the Olympic Stadium, or actually he shuffled at that age, but the Olympic Stadium of the modern games, the one that was erected in 1896 in Athens, Greece. And I said to myself, this guy's got a neat philosophy. So I asked him, what is your philosophy in life? And he said to me, do not be discouraged because discouragement is death. Interestingly enough, one of my favorite verses from the Bible also voices the same thing, which is Joshua 1, 9, which basically does say the same idea, that be strong and courageous, do not be terrified, do not be discouraged, and know that the Lord your God is with you. I hope this gives you guys food for thought, and thanks again for your question. Bye.

The best advice I ever received was from a 94 year old gentleman who told me not to be discouraged because discouragement is death. This is echoed in Joshua 1:9, which states to be strong and courageous, do not be terrified and know that the Lord your God is with you.

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The best advice I ever received was from a 94-year-old gentleman I met in 1994. He used to shuffle at the Olympic Stadium in Athens, Greece, and I was intrigued by his philosophy. When I asked him about it, he simply said, Do not be discouraged because discouragement is death. This advice resonated with me deeply. Interestingly enough, a similar sentiment can be found in one of my favorite Bible verses, Joshua 1:9, which encourages us to be strong and courageous, without fear or discouragement, knowing that God is with us. I hope this advice gives you some food for thought. Thank you for your question!

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As a recovery and regeneration specialist, Nikos Apostolopoulos has worked with elite, professional, and amateur (able-bodied and Paralympian) athletes, locally, nationally, and internationally, as well as sports organizations and federations. Nikos Apostolopoulos is the founder of Stretch Therapy® and microStretching®. He has been instrumental in generating a paradigm shift internationally regarding the use of gentle passive static stretching (microStretching®) for recovery and regeneration. Nikos was awarded both his PhD and MPhil degrees from the University of Wolverhampton (UK), and his Bachelor of Physical and Health Education from the University of Toronto (CAN) with an emphasis in sports medicine. Currently, he is an adjunct professor with the Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education at the University of Toronto (CAN).

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