The brain hemispheres were removed using standard techniques, exercising extra care to avoid damaging the brain tissue.
For COPD, the important self-management health behaviours are: smoking cessation, adherence to medication; early recognition of symptoms; prompt access to treatments during an exacerbation (action planning), breathing techniques, bronchial hygiene techniques, exercise, nutritional programmes and stress management [ 12- 14].
Benson focused on cognitive restructuring, relaxation techniques, exercise, diet, and social support, while Kabat-Zinn's program emphasizes the role of meditation and the development of mindfulness in daily life.
At inclusion all patients are seen by a respiratory nurse who systematically checks and discusses the following aspects of COPD care: vaccination, optimizing medication, inhalation techniques, exercise, nutritional aspects, smoking (cessation) and exacerbation management.
Participants are randomised to either usual GP care according to the national Dutch general practice guidelines for headache, or manual therapy, consisting of mobilisations (high- and low velocity techniques), exercise therapy for the cervical and thoracic spine and postural correction.
Each training session starts with two minutes' jogging (20 m distance back and forth), then three to four minutes of eight running technique exercises, which are listed below (1 or 2 repetitions each of 20 m distance).
This will warm up your fingers and they are also technique exercises that are crucial in all musical practice.
Ms. Wilkens evaluates her patients' techniques, practice habits, exercise habits, emotional outlooks, overall stress levels and other activities, like computer work, which can also cause repetitive strain injury.
Simple changes to your daily life, including positioning, lifting technique, exercise tolerance, stress management and work-life balance are all starting points.
