Last time, we a spoke a little about the personal (mis)adventure of tearing your ACL. Today, I would like to give you a lens into the day to day life of someone with a torn ACL. Here are the negatives I’ve encountered to date. Some of them are pretty funny, in truth. I also give a few ideas of how to address them should you find yourself in a similar spot.
Roughly two weeks ago, on an otherwise unassuming night, I tore my left anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) asunder. I’d like to take a few minutes to reflect and share my (likely unusual) perspective. Maybe someone else going through this will find it and gain a sliver of hope. This is the first part in a series.
Here’s a great article I stumbled across the other day. It really meshes well with what I had to say a few days ago on the topic of Feldenkrais and exercise.
Here’s Peggy Z. Protz, Feldenkrais teacher and Pilates instructor, talking about how Feldenkrais improved her pilates practice. What do you think – let me know in the comments section!
Just received confirmation that the following health funds reimburse for visits to Feldenkrais practitioners. In other words, if you’re a member of any of the following funds, you’ll enjoy even more affordable treatment!
- Australian Health Managment
- Australian Country Health
- BetterHealth Cover
- Illawara Health Fund
- Senior Advantage
- Australian Unity Health Ltd
- CBHS Friendly Society Limited
- Credicare
- Grand United Corporate Health
- HBA
- HBF (physios only)
- Health Care Insurance Ltd
- Health Partners Inc
- MBF (BUPA)
- Medibank Private (to be confirmed)
- Mutual Community
- NRMA Health Pty Ltd
- Peoplecare Health Insurance
- Reserve Bank Health Society Ltd
- SGIC Health
- SGIO Health
- Teachers Federation
It should also be pointed out that other funds may be eligible. Please contact me for more details
ThinkFeldie has moved! It now operates (by appointment) out of Kent Street Arts Centre, 12 Kent Street, Victoria Park (and may also be adding other locations). Click here for a nifty map and directions
Whilst the previous location was wonderful, the new location is even more central. Not only does it have copious access to parking and public transport, it’s also wheelchair friendly and on the ground floor. All in all, more access and more options. Awesome sauce 
Come and see the new digs
One of the things I get asked from time to time is “how is Feldenkrais different from exercise/yoga/pilates. While I gave an overview in the FAQ, let’s take a more indepth look at how Feldenkrais and exercise work together
A brain is a terrible thing to waste. So, to combat that, I wanted to share some resources I (personally) find interesting and stimulating. If you have interest in education, movement or just plain feeding your brain, then you might like to check these out. Here are a few of my favourites
For a guy who’d be a 106 years old this year, Feldenkrais remains remarkably quotable and relevant.
One of my favourite Feldenkrais aphorisms is “The only thing permanent about our behavior is the belief that it is so”. It’s interesting to think about this process and how the Feldenkrais Method goes about addressing it.
Change is a process of discovery and adaptation. The actual change – from A to B, from this to that, is very rapid. Actually, it happens the instant a threshold is reached. Why? Because people inherently seek a state of ability and empowerment. And as soon as you know how – and give yourself *permission to* – change occurs.
Putting a site together from scratch is tricky. In fact, it’s a little like raising a kid. There are teething problems. It refuses to behave. And it keeps you up at all hours of the night.
And – like raising a baby – everyone but the parents can be blinded by the fact that…dang it…the kid is ugly.
So, in an effort to avoid raising a little monster I adore but others want to kick, I’m going to make a special offer.
I admit it. I’ve been lazy. Between the recent spate of business travel and my Twitter addiction (see sidebar on main page or click here) it’s been over a month since my last post. I can only pick myself up, dust myself off and promise not to do it again. (On the upside, I have half a dozen or so article ideas cued up and ready to go). Continue Reading
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