• What in the hernia is happening here?! A hernia refers to a protrusion of tissue through the wall of the cavity in which it is normally contained, in this case the intestines at a weak region of the abdominal wall. .. A patient suffered years of torment after developing a hernia that inflated to the size of a football every time he coughed. .. G. W. was left with the gigantic bulge following complications from bowel cancer surgery. He spent two years suffering with the growth - which measured 20cm by 30cm and was so pronounced he was even accused of shoplifting. A hernia occurs when an internal part of the body – usually the bowel or fatty tissue - pushes through a weakness in the muscle or surrounding tissue wall. .. If I coughed and when I was standing my stomach shot out like a football. I had different belts to try and keep it in but nothing worked,' he said. 'People accused me of shoplifting, they thought I was hiding something. People would stare at me wherever I went. It affected me not only mentally, and physically, but emotionally too. It was highly embarrassing and depressing.' He later underwent a complex six-hour operation which involved splitting the muscle layers of his abdomen and moving them over each other. 'But at last I can look in the mirror again and not find my reflection repulsive. I am over the moon, having a normal body and not having people stare at me is just amazing. .. Video via Consultant Plastic Surgeon Graham Offer, Leicester's Hospitals. #Repost @themedicalmentors _________________________________________________ Momentum Muscle Therapy: A holistic approach to functional manual therapy, using integrative techniques and an innovative approach to restoring optimal health. For appointments at MMT, book online: www.momentummuscletherapy.com.au .. #momentummuscletherapy #hernia #abdominalhernia #abdominal #abs #surgery #medical #anatomy #biomechanics #breathing #herniation #optimalhealth #functionaltraining #functionalmovement #humanperformance #clinic #goldcoast #core #coretrainning #rehab #prehab #painfree #physiotherapy #osteopathy #body #health #cough
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    What in the hernia is happening here?! A hernia refers to a protrusion of tissue through the wall of the cavity in which it is normally contained, in this case the intestines at a weak region of the abdominal wall. .. A patient suffered years of torment after developing a hernia that inflated to the size of a football every time he coughed. .. G. W. was left with the gigantic bulge following complications from bowel cancer surgery. He spent two years suffering with the growth - which measured 20cm by 30cm and was so pronounced he was even accused of shoplifting. A hernia occurs when an internal part of the body – usually the bowel or fatty tissue - pushes through a weakness in the muscle or surrounding tissue wall. .. If I coughed and when I was standing my stomach shot out like a football. I had different belts to try and keep it in but nothing worked,' he said. 'People accused me of shoplifting, they thought I was hiding something. People would stare at me wherever I went. It affected me not only mentally, and physically, but emotionally too. It was highly embarrassing and depressing.' He later underwent a complex six-hour operation which involved splitting the muscle layers of his abdomen and moving them over each other. 'But at last I can look in the mirror again and not find my reflection repulsive. I am over the moon, having a normal body and not having people stare at me is just amazing. .. Video via Consultant Plastic Surgeon Graham Offer, Leicester's Hospitals. #Repost @themedicalmentors _________________________________________________ Momentum Muscle Therapy: A holistic approach to functional manual therapy, using integrative techniques and an innovative approach to restoring optimal health. For appointments at MMT, book online: www.momentummuscletherapy.com.au .. #momentummuscletherapy #hernia #abdominalhernia #abdominal #abs #surgery #medical #anatomy #biomechanics #breathing #herniation #optimalhealth #functionaltraining #functionalmovement #humanperformance #clinic #goldcoast #core #coretrainning #rehab #prehab #painfree #physiotherapy #osteopathy #body #health #cough
  • Biomechanics is the study of the mechanical structures and functions of human movement, often using traditional engineering sciences to analyse biological systems. It studies the external and internal forces on the living body and how the skeletal system works together to produce movement. .. Pain or injury can induce avoidance behaviours or poor biomechanical movement. Neuroplascticity is the ability of the brain to form and reorganize synaptic connections, especially in response to learning or experience or following injury. These neural connections get stronger or weaker depending on how often they are repeated. Repeat good biomechanics it becomes automatic, but repeat poor biomechanics and that too will become a habit. .. Taping to the right shoulder to improve postural awareness of biomechanical movement, when training and during daily activities. _________________________________________________ Momentum Muscle Therapy: A holistic approach to functional manual therapy, using integrative techniques and an innovative approach to restoring optimal health. For appointments at MMT, book online: www.momentummuscletherapy.com.au .. #momentummuscletherapy #myotherapy #muscle #mobility #functionaltraining #functionalmovement #humanperformance #optimalhealth #shoulderworkout #shoulder #shoulderrehab #shoulderday #taping #rocktape #clinic #goldcoast #prehab #rehab #painfree #physiotherapy #biomechanics #neuroscience #medical #anatomy #osteopathy #crossfit #training
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    Biomechanics is the study of the mechanical structures and functions of human movement, often using traditional engineering sciences to analyse biological systems. It studies the external and internal forces on the living body and how the skeletal system works together to produce movement. .. Pain or injury can induce avoidance behaviours or poor biomechanical movement. Neuroplascticity is the ability of the brain to form and reorganize synaptic connections, especially in response to learning or experience or following injury. These neural connections get stronger or weaker depending on how often they are repeated. Repeat good biomechanics it becomes automatic, but repeat poor biomechanics and that too will become a habit. .. Taping to the right shoulder to improve postural awareness of biomechanical movement, when training and during daily activities. _________________________________________________ Momentum Muscle Therapy: A holistic approach to functional manual therapy, using integrative techniques and an innovative approach to restoring optimal health. For appointments at MMT, book online: www.momentummuscletherapy.com.au .. #momentummuscletherapy #myotherapy #muscle #mobility #functionaltraining #functionalmovement #humanperformance #optimalhealth #shoulderworkout #shoulder #shoulderrehab #shoulderday #taping #rocktape #clinic #goldcoast #prehab #rehab #painfree #physiotherapy #biomechanics #neuroscience #medical #anatomy #osteopathy #crossfit #training
  • How many of us can relate to this picture? Perfect range of movement one side and room for improvement on the other side? These photos were taken before a treatment to provide a baseline from which we can improve from. .. Unless we are actively trying to improve our range of movement and functional mobility, we can fall into the trap of living a very linear existence. Most of us generally only move our body in a forwards direction, and constantly look downwards. There isn’t often a need to move laterally or stretch outwards or rotate when everything is so easily accessible. .. If we do not utilise our body’s full range of movement, that range decreases. With a decrease in range comes a decrease in functional mobility. A decrease in functional mobility makes the body more vulnerable to injury and pain, and can make general daily living activities such as getting out of bed, reaching for the seatbelt or putting socks on, difficult instead of easy. .. While MMT works with many patients in regards to pain reduction and elimination, regaining functional mobility is a key element of all treatments as this provides the structure for long lasting results and creating patient empowerment. _________________________________________________ Momentum Muscle Therapy: A holistic approach to functional manual therapy, using integrative techniques and an innovative approach to restoring optimal health. For appointments at MMT, book online: www.momentummuscletherapy.com.au .. #momentummuscletherapy #myotherapy #prehab #rehab #painfree #functionalmovement #functionaltraining #humanperformance #shoulderworkout #shoulder #rangeofmotion #ROM #mobility #optimalhealth #clinic #goldcoast #physiotherapy #osteopathy #anatomy #biomechanics #muscle #backscratch #tradie #builder #footy #rugbyleague #league
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    How many of us can relate to this picture? Perfect range of movement one side and room for improvement on the other side? These photos were taken before a treatment to provide a baseline from which we can improve from. .. Unless we are actively trying to improve our range of movement and functional mobility, we can fall into the trap of living a very linear existence. Most of us generally only move our body in a forwards direction, and constantly look downwards. There isn’t often a need to move laterally or stretch outwards or rotate when everything is so easily accessible. .. If we do not utilise our body’s full range of movement, that range decreases. With a decrease in range comes a decrease in functional mobility. A decrease in functional mobility makes the body more vulnerable to injury and pain, and can make general daily living activities such as getting out of bed, reaching for the seatbelt or putting socks on, difficult instead of easy. .. While MMT works with many patients in regards to pain reduction and elimination, regaining functional mobility is a key element of all treatments as this provides the structure for long lasting results and creating patient empowerment. _________________________________________________ Momentum Muscle Therapy: A holistic approach to functional manual therapy, using integrative techniques and an innovative approach to restoring optimal health. For appointments at MMT, book online: www.momentummuscletherapy.com.au .. #momentummuscletherapy #myotherapy #prehab #rehab #painfree #functionalmovement #functionaltraining #humanperformance #shoulderworkout #shoulder #rangeofmotion #ROM #mobility #optimalhealth #clinic #goldcoast #physiotherapy #osteopathy #anatomy #biomechanics #muscle #backscratch #tradie #builder #footy #rugbyleague #league
  • Preparing to deadlift ☠️ Being able to engage the full length of muscle fibres for movements such as a deadlift, creates a more powerful, explosive movement, allowing for more activation of the targeted areas than muscles that are shortened due to restriction and are unable to fire as effectively. .. Vacuum cupping to the hamstrings to reduce fascial restrictions and regain range of movement. Fascial adhesions can reduce the ability of nerves, veins, arteries and lymph vessels to slide through musculoskeletal structures and inhibit range of movement. _________________________________________________ Momentum Muscle Therapy: A holistic approach to functional manual therapy, using integrative techniques and an innovative approach to restoring optimal health. For appointments at MMT, book online: www.momentummuscletherapy.com.au .. #momentummuscletherapy #muscle #mobility #myotherapy #functionaltraining #functionalmovement #humanperformance #deadlift #legday #gym #crossfit #prehab #rehab #painfree #clinic #goldcoast #anatomy #biomechanics #tradie #optimalhealth #cuppingtherapy #cupping #drycupping #vacuumcupping
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    Preparing to deadlift ☠️ Being able to engage the full length of muscle fibres for movements such as a deadlift, creates a more powerful, explosive movement, allowing for more activation of the targeted areas than muscles that are shortened due to restriction and are unable to fire as effectively. .. Vacuum cupping to the hamstrings to reduce fascial restrictions and regain range of movement. Fascial adhesions can reduce the ability of nerves, veins, arteries and lymph vessels to slide through musculoskeletal structures and inhibit range of movement. _________________________________________________ Momentum Muscle Therapy: A holistic approach to functional manual therapy, using integrative techniques and an innovative approach to restoring optimal health. For appointments at MMT, book online: www.momentummuscletherapy.com.au .. #momentummuscletherapy #muscle #mobility #myotherapy #functionaltraining #functionalmovement #humanperformance #deadlift #legday #gym #crossfit #prehab #rehab #painfree #clinic #goldcoast #anatomy #biomechanics #tradie #optimalhealth #cuppingtherapy #cupping #drycupping #vacuumcupping
  • What is fascia? 🤔 Fascia is a sheet or band of fibrous connective tissue enveloping, separating, or binding together muscles, organs, and other soft structures of the body. .. The closely packed bundles of collagen fibers orientate in a wavy pattern parallel to the direction of pull. Fascia is consequently flexible and able to resist great unidirectional tension forces until the wavy pattern of fibers has been straightened out by the pulling force. These collagen fibers are produced by fibroblasts located within the fascia. .. Persistent posture, trauma, repetitive movements, immobility, hyper- or hypotonic muscles all affect the functionality of fascia. .. Vacuum cupping is one way to help restore the fascia fibres ability to glide over one another allowing for increased mobility. _________________________________________________ Momentum Muscle Therapy: A holistic approach to functional manual therapy, using integrative techniques and an innovative approach to restoring optimal health. For appointments at MMT, book online: www.momentummuscletherapy.com.au .. #momentummuscletherapy #myotherapy #muscle #mobility #functionaltraining #functionalmovement #prehab #rehab #painfree #vacuumcupping #cuppingtherapy #cupping #drycupping #humanperformance #clinic #goldcoast #anatomy #biomechanics #back #spine
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    What is fascia? 🤔 Fascia is a sheet or band of fibrous connective tissue enveloping, separating, or binding together muscles, organs, and other soft structures of the body. .. The closely packed bundles of collagen fibers orientate in a wavy pattern parallel to the direction of pull. Fascia is consequently flexible and able to resist great unidirectional tension forces until the wavy pattern of fibers has been straightened out by the pulling force. These collagen fibers are produced by fibroblasts located within the fascia. .. Persistent posture, trauma, repetitive movements, immobility, hyper- or hypotonic muscles all affect the functionality of fascia. .. Vacuum cupping is one way to help restore the fascia fibres ability to glide over one another allowing for increased mobility. _________________________________________________ Momentum Muscle Therapy: A holistic approach to functional manual therapy, using integrative techniques and an innovative approach to restoring optimal health. For appointments at MMT, book online: www.momentummuscletherapy.com.au .. #momentummuscletherapy #myotherapy #muscle #mobility #functionaltraining #functionalmovement #prehab #rehab #painfree #vacuumcupping #cuppingtherapy #cupping #drycupping #humanperformance #clinic #goldcoast #anatomy #biomechanics #back #spine
  • One of the raw and real complications of unmanaged diabetes - limb amputation. In this case the foot at the tarsometatarsal joint. .. Excess glucose damages the endothelial lining of blood vessels as well as the basement membrane. Over time, diabetic induced vascular disease can lead to arteritis and small vessel thrombosis, large vessel atherosclerosis, and neuropathies. Additionally, oxidative stress can damage the vessels. .. Eventually, the lack of blood flow and nutrient supply to the limb predisposes it to ulcers and infections. At this point it’s a progressive deterioration. The nerves become damaged leading to loss of sensation, the peripheral limb becomes damaged, and ulceration/infection occurs. The lack of blood supply and nutrient supply prevent healing and recovery... and eventually, if the infection becomes risks becoming systemic, amputation is indicated. .. If you or a loved one has diabetes, make sure it’s well-managed! Management and proper treatment can prevent irreversible consequences like this. Credit: @d.g.armstrong #Repost @themedicalmentors _________________________________________________ Momentum Muscle Therapy: A holistic approach to functional manual therapy, using integrative techniques and an innovative approach to restoring optimal health. For appointments at MMT, book online: www.momentummuscletherapy.com.au .. #momentummuscletherapy #amputation #footamputation #diabetes #diabetesmellitus #surgery #medical #anatomy #biomechanics #myotherapy #muscle #mobility #functionalmovement #functionaltraining #humanperformance #clinic #goldcoast #diabetic #foot #rehab #prehab #painfree #physiotherapy #osteopathy #footsurgery
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    One of the raw and real complications of unmanaged diabetes - limb amputation. In this case the foot at the tarsometatarsal joint. .. Excess glucose damages the endothelial lining of blood vessels as well as the basement membrane. Over time, diabetic induced vascular disease can lead to arteritis and small vessel thrombosis, large vessel atherosclerosis, and neuropathies. Additionally, oxidative stress can damage the vessels. .. Eventually, the lack of blood flow and nutrient supply to the limb predisposes it to ulcers and infections. At this point it’s a progressive deterioration. The nerves become damaged leading to loss of sensation, the peripheral limb becomes damaged, and ulceration/infection occurs. The lack of blood supply and nutrient supply prevent healing and recovery... and eventually, if the infection becomes risks becoming systemic, amputation is indicated. .. If you or a loved one has diabetes, make sure it’s well-managed! Management and proper treatment can prevent irreversible consequences like this. Credit: @d.g.armstrong #Repost @themedicalmentors _________________________________________________ Momentum Muscle Therapy: A holistic approach to functional manual therapy, using integrative techniques and an innovative approach to restoring optimal health. For appointments at MMT, book online: www.momentummuscletherapy.com.au .. #momentummuscletherapy #amputation #footamputation #diabetes #diabetesmellitus #surgery #medical #anatomy #biomechanics #myotherapy #muscle #mobility #functionalmovement #functionaltraining #humanperformance #clinic #goldcoast #diabetic #foot #rehab #prehab #painfree #physiotherapy #osteopathy #footsurgery
  • Neck and shoulder pain are often like two peas in a pod. Together they are one of the most common conditions seen in the clinic, and one of the most common contributing factors is limited range of movement! .. The more mobility the body has, the less likely there will be pain, restricted movements, compensating biomechanics, protective muscular spasms and neural symptoms. .. An inability to load through the spine alters the joint mechanics above and below the spine. In these instances other joints must change their role to compensate for the altered mechanics. There are many people who experience headaches, migraines, sore shoulders or neural symptoms (pins and needles or numbness) down into their arms, hands or fingers, as a result of reduced mobility in the cervical and/or thoracic vertebrae and associated muscles. .. Recovery, stretching, functional movement and maintaining mobility are important in creating and maintaining optimal health. .. Side note: There’s also some vagus nerve stimulation happening at the same time as the vacuum cupping mobility with movement. _________________________________________________ Momentum Muscle Therapy: A holistic approach to functional manual therapy, using integrative techniques and an innovative approach to restoring optimal health. For appointments at MMT, book online: www.momentummuscletherapy.com.au .. #momentummuscletherapy #mobility #muscle #cervicalspine #thoracic #thoracicmobility #headache #headacherelief #migraine #migrainerelief #neckpain #neckpainrelief #vacuumcupping #cuppingtherapy #cupping #drycupping #clinic #goldcoast #rehab #prehab #painfree #optimalhealth #vagusnerve #biomechanics #physiotherapy #osteopathy #anatomy #medical
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    Neck and shoulder pain are often like two peas in a pod. Together they are one of the most common conditions seen in the clinic, and one of the most common contributing factors is limited range of movement! .. The more mobility the body has, the less likely there will be pain, restricted movements, compensating biomechanics, protective muscular spasms and neural symptoms. .. An inability to load through the spine alters the joint mechanics above and below the spine. In these instances other joints must change their role to compensate for the altered mechanics. There are many people who experience headaches, migraines, sore shoulders or neural symptoms (pins and needles or numbness) down into their arms, hands or fingers, as a result of reduced mobility in the cervical and/or thoracic vertebrae and associated muscles. .. Recovery, stretching, functional movement and maintaining mobility are important in creating and maintaining optimal health. .. Side note: There’s also some vagus nerve stimulation happening at the same time as the vacuum cupping mobility with movement. _________________________________________________ Momentum Muscle Therapy: A holistic approach to functional manual therapy, using integrative techniques and an innovative approach to restoring optimal health. For appointments at MMT, book online: www.momentummuscletherapy.com.au .. #momentummuscletherapy #mobility #muscle #cervicalspine #thoracic #thoracicmobility #headache #headacherelief #migraine #migrainerelief #neckpain #neckpainrelief #vacuumcupping #cuppingtherapy #cupping #drycupping #clinic #goldcoast #rehab #prehab #painfree #optimalhealth #vagusnerve #biomechanics #physiotherapy #osteopathy #anatomy #medical
  • Deep in the pit.. Helping to get more shoulder range of movement. .. The latissimus dorsi are large flat muscles either side of the spine, commonly referred to as “the lats”. They attach to the lower ribs, iliac crest of the pelvis, vertebrae and the humeral (upper arm) bone. They play a massive role in shoulder movement assisting with shoulder retraction, depression, adduction and extension, as well as arm medial rotation. .. Here is an electrotherapeutic dry needling intervention to the latissimus dorsi to actively assist the body by inducing a local biochemical change that promotes healing, potentially reducing the recovery time. This technique was used in conjunction with joint mobilisation, electropen nerve stimulation, nerve manipulation and rehabilitation exercises. _________________________________________________ Momentum Muscle Therapy: A holistic approach to functional manual therapy, using integrative techniques and an innovative approach to restoring optimal health. For appointments at MMT, book online: www.momentummuscletherapy.com.au .. #momentummuscletherapy #myotherapy #muscle #mobility #rangeofmovement #shoulder #shoulderpain #electrotherapy #dryneedling #myotechdryneedles #anatomy #biomechanics #tradie #lats #frozenshoulder #shoulderinjury #functionalmovement #functionaltraining #optimalhealth #holistichealth #rehab #prehab #painfree #clinic #goldcoast #physiotherapy #osteopathy
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    Deep in the pit.. Helping to get more shoulder range of movement. .. The latissimus dorsi are large flat muscles either side of the spine, commonly referred to as “the lats”. They attach to the lower ribs, iliac crest of the pelvis, vertebrae and the humeral (upper arm) bone. They play a massive role in shoulder movement assisting with shoulder retraction, depression, adduction and extension, as well as arm medial rotation. .. Here is an electrotherapeutic dry needling intervention to the latissimus dorsi to actively assist the body by inducing a local biochemical change that promotes healing, potentially reducing the recovery time. This technique was used in conjunction with joint mobilisation, electropen nerve stimulation, nerve manipulation and rehabilitation exercises. _________________________________________________ Momentum Muscle Therapy: A holistic approach to functional manual therapy, using integrative techniques and an innovative approach to restoring optimal health. For appointments at MMT, book online: www.momentummuscletherapy.com.au .. #momentummuscletherapy #myotherapy #muscle #mobility #rangeofmovement #shoulder #shoulderpain #electrotherapy #dryneedling #myotechdryneedles #anatomy #biomechanics #tradie #lats #frozenshoulder #shoulderinjury #functionalmovement #functionaltraining #optimalhealth #holistichealth #rehab #prehab #painfree #clinic #goldcoast #physiotherapy #osteopathy
  • MMT’s chosen cause for September: Dementia Australia, donation is done! @dementia_australia .. Dementia Australia represent the 447,115 Australians living with dementia and the almost 1.5 million Australians involved in their care. .. They advocate for the needs of people living with all types of dementia, and for their families and carers, providing support services, education and information; with a focus on evidence based policy and promotion of dementia awareness creating a dementia-friendly environment where people with dementia are respected, supported, empowered, and engaged in community life. .. Some of their programs and services are: • The National Dementia Helpline • Early intervention programs such Living with Memory Loss • The National Younger Onset Dementia Key Worker program • Dementia and Memory Community Centres • Counselling • Carer support groups • Education for family carers • Public awareness activities • A national resources program .. Dementia Australia is a member of Alzheimer's Disease International, the umbrella organisation of Dementia and Alzheimer's Associations around the world. .. For more info about Dementia Australia, check out: www.dementia.org.au National Dementia Helpline (Australia): 1800 100 500 Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm _________________________________________________ Momentum Muscle Therapy: A holistic approach to functional manual therapy, using integrative techniques and an innovative approach to restoring optimal health. For appointments at MMT, book online: www.momentummuscletherapy.com.au .. #momentummuscletherapy #myotherapy #community #service #charity #donation #healthcare #dementia #alzheimers #optimalhealth #functionalmovement #prehab #rehab #brain #memory #physiotherapy #osteopathy #clinic #goldcoast #lovedones #anatomy #biomechanics
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    MMT’s chosen cause for September: Dementia Australia, donation is done! @dementia_australia .. Dementia Australia represent the 447,115 Australians living with dementia and the almost 1.5 million Australians involved in their care. .. They advocate for the needs of people living with all types of dementia, and for their families and carers, providing support services, education and information; with a focus on evidence based policy and promotion of dementia awareness creating a dementia-friendly environment where people with dementia are respected, supported, empowered, and engaged in community life. .. Some of their programs and services are: • The National Dementia Helpline • Early intervention programs such Living with Memory Loss • The National Younger Onset Dementia Key Worker program • Dementia and Memory Community Centres • Counselling • Carer support groups • Education for family carers • Public awareness activities • A national resources program .. Dementia Australia is a member of Alzheimer's Disease International, the umbrella organisation of Dementia and Alzheimer's Associations around the world. .. For more info about Dementia Australia, check out: www.dementia.org.au National Dementia Helpline (Australia): 1800 100 500 Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm _________________________________________________ Momentum Muscle Therapy: A holistic approach to functional manual therapy, using integrative techniques and an innovative approach to restoring optimal health. For appointments at MMT, book online: www.momentummuscletherapy.com.au .. #momentummuscletherapy #myotherapy #community #service #charity #donation #healthcare #dementia #alzheimers #optimalhealth #functionalmovement #prehab #rehab #brain #memory #physiotherapy #osteopathy #clinic #goldcoast #lovedones #anatomy #biomechanics