Davide Marotta
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Physiotherapist EBM addicted
Roma, Lazio
Joined January 2019
šŖ Deep squats = stronger legs & happier knees! A 10-week RCT found that full-depth squats led to greater strength, jump, and sprint gains ā while half squats caused more stiffness & knee pain š¬ š Go deep, not half-hearted! https://t.co/NwjUkXKWhZ
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The choice of the optimal squatting depth for resistance training (RT) has been a matter of debate for decades and is still controversial. In this study, fifty-three resistance-trained men were...
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"Musculoskeletal pain and exerciseā challenging existing paradigms and introducing new" Painful exercise/movement is often unavoidable Time to reframe what pain 'means' in this context? https://t.co/lEaLIgrZ0c
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š§ šļøāāļø Standing on a wobble board ā better ankle control! A study found that unstable surfaces donāt specifically train ankle proprioception ā they mainly challenge your brainās balance system instead. š Train your ankles with strength on solid ground. https://t.co/7d3Ha8vzMd
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Laboratory study using a repeated measures design. The aim of this study was to determine if ankle proprioception is targeted in exercises on unstable surfaces. Lateral ankle sprain (LAS) has...
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Seeing as all the soft skinned lavender scented manual therapist are out in force recently in here⦠here is a reminder why ALL manual therapy sucksā¦
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Its not just about the risk Seth, its the risk AND benefit! Manips have no superiority and ALL their benefits can be achieved with far less risky interventions! Also there are no clinical tests that can reliably identifing someone of having vascular issues like a dissection!
There is actually evidence that spinal manipulation can help https://t.co/ErCCJcTuxe But skill and assessment is important and obv not represented in this video. Just like we assess and prescribe exercise. If avoiding risk was everything, Reiki would be the best tx
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CFT is not just an intervention ā itās a mindset. And seeing it in action was one of the most valuable learning experiences of my professional journey. Thank you! ā¤ļø
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The course reminded me that effective physiotherapy isnāt about fixing pain, but about helping people reclaim confidence, meaning, and movement in their lives.
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Beyond techniques or exercises, what stood out was the humanity of his approach ā genuine curiosity, warmth, and just the right touch of humour to build safety and trust.
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His ability to listen without judgment, to validate, to use silence intentionally, and to create space for the person to make sense of their story is something Iāll carry with me forever.
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Three unforgettable days in London with @PeteOSullivanPT and the Cognitive Functional Therapy team. Watching Peter work live with patients was both humbling and inspiring ā a masterclass in empathy, presence, and clinical reasoning. #cft2025
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Officially publishedš„ A reboot to the pain field! The aphorism that ānociception is neither necessary nor sufficient for painā has caused a lot of damage to patients and set back the field. This paper was not easy to publish and was rejected by all the major pain journals for
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@IFOMPT Education should empower physios, not spread fear & myths. šØ In this program, the real yellow flag wasnāt the patient⦠it was the education itself. Full blog here:
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And here are my questions: 1)Why are Masters still teaching concepts from the /90s? 2) Why did I never get an answer to the criticisms I raised? @IFOMPT 3) Why are key topics: exercise medicine, communication, nociceptive apparatus, comorbidities, CFT, MI, StressModex - missing?
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Education should empower physios, not spread fear & myths. šØ In this program, the real yellow flag wasnāt the patient⦠it was the education itself.
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Instead, critical questions = silence, dismissal, even insults. Students called āsheep.ā Evidence ignored.
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What I found: ⢠Endless palpatory anatomy ⢠C1 and ilium ārepositioningā ⢠Rib dysfunction ādiagnosisā ⢠Exams rewarding memory, punishing reasoning
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This Masterās was proudly introduced as āthe best and most advanced in the country.ā Ironically, I agree. Because if this is the best, I canāt imagine what the others look likeā¦
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šØ I just published my experience in an IFOMPT-accredited Masterās program. Flashes of excellence⦠drowned in outdated dogma. š Full blog hosted by @AdamMeakins: https://t.co/Xv5QD3kpMv
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Segnalate circa 300-400 morti lāanno per soffocamento da cibo. 2,5 casi ogni 100.000 bambini. Con i vaccini (non per forza a causa sua) ne sono segnalati 0,01 su 100.000 dosi. Però non esistono commissioni parlamentari sui pericoli delle mozzarelle. PerchĆ©?
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