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  1. Shane Toohey
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    Do you use acupuncture for heel pain? - If yes, please help with my dissertation questionnaire

    Hi Leah, you are welcome to contact the Acupuncture in Podiatry facebook group and request membership. You then can post your request there and I...
    Post by: Shane Toohey, Jan 8, 2018 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  2. Shane Toohey
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    The theory of myofascial pain syndromes caused by trigger points has been refuted

    Were you going to say something Ian? The article caught my eye. I thought it may have been a clinical trial of some sort but more like a blog on...
    Post by: Shane Toohey, Oct 16, 2017 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  3. Shane Toohey
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    Acupuncture evidence

    One comment initially is around the issue of placebo. With clinical trials the placebo of sham acupuncture and needling the wrong place compared...
    Post by: Shane Toohey, Jun 30, 2017 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  4. Shane Toohey
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    Accupuncture for diabetic neuropathy

    Well done Chris, David and Caroline. You are always welcome to pass anything by me in your design and methodology. Please dont hesitate regarding...
    Post by: Shane Toohey, Oct 12, 2016 in forum: Diabetic Foot & Wound Management
  5. Shane Toohey
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    Muscle Trigger Points and Pressure Pain Sensitivity Maps of the Feet in Fibromyalgia

    It has been awhile, Arena hasn't been on the radar for awhile. Seeing the postings again and saw this one to add a comment as it is not...
    Post by: Shane Toohey, Jun 6, 2016 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  6. Shane Toohey
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    Acupuncture evidence

    Absolute total garbage. No science in those opinions. That's more about hwo to work with a closed mind
    Post by: Shane Toohey, Feb 24, 2015 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  7. Shane Toohey
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    elusive heel pain

    The two comments, Payne and Fuller, illustrate for me what I love about podiatry. Either or both may have supplied the solution for the problem....
    Post by: Shane Toohey, Feb 13, 2015 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  8. Shane Toohey
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    Hoka Ones

    Great, thanks Kevin, my sample size has been much smaller and has included ankle sprains. Cheers
    Post by: Shane Toohey, Feb 11, 2015 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  9. Shane Toohey
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    Hoka Ones

    Hi Jaimee, I've had a bit of interest in these myself and tried them out and noticed a couple of things. I've also had Hoka's prove very helpful...
    Post by: Shane Toohey, Feb 11, 2015 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  10. Shane Toohey
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    Dry Needling course for lower limb

    Hi Adam (?), Thanks for your interest. I'm not sure about a suitable venue in Melbourne and being fairly time poor at the moment I just...
    Post by: Shane Toohey, Dec 1, 2014 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  11. Shane Toohey
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    Dry Needling course for lower limb

    Thanks Ian, I expect to come over to UK twice in 2015 and working on dates now. At presnt there could be workshops in Ireland, Huddersfield...
    Post by: Shane Toohey, Nov 28, 2014 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  12. Shane Toohey
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    Advice for neuropathy of the hallux

    Hi Sarah, At risk of stimulating a couple of pages of ridicule I'd also add into the mix about three sessions of acupuncture to look for any...
    Post by: Shane Toohey, Nov 21, 2014 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  13. Shane Toohey
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    Acupuncture evidence

    Hi Steven, I may have misunderstood, but it seemed that treatment was for only 12 weeks I expect to reduce pain but not to cure and have...
    Post by: Shane Toohey, Oct 3, 2014 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  14. Shane Toohey
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    Acupuncture evidence

    Query, if you were on drug therapy for knee pain and took it for 12 weeks, would you have any benefit still showing 12 months later?
    Post by: Shane Toohey, Oct 3, 2014 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  15. Shane Toohey
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    Ankle pain! Help!

    Dear John, I have great success with recalitrant lateral ankles using the advice from Kevin above and also releasing any triggers in the...
    Post by: Shane Toohey, Jun 5, 2014 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  16. Shane Toohey
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    Vastus Medialis Oblique (VMO) - does it exist/matter?

    Thanks for that Ian. You are right as it is still a common mythical belief and standard protocols insist on strengthening VMO as a major...
    Post by: Shane Toohey, May 5, 2014 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  17. Shane Toohey
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    Accupuncture for diabetic neuropathy

    On this topic rew the use of Acupuncture techniques in the treatment of symptoms associated with neuropathy. Yesterday, I received an email...
    Post by: Shane Toohey, Mar 25, 2014 in forum: Diabetic Foot & Wound Management
  18. Shane Toohey
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    Manual Therapy Training and Podiatry

    Hi Ian, I dont have any dates confirmed yet and about to get onto it. I pretty much expect to be over about October and will see if there is...
    Post by: Shane Toohey, Jan 20, 2014 in forum: Teaching and Learning
  19. Shane Toohey
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    Manual Therapy Training and Podiatry

    Well done Ian! Cheers Shane
    Post by: Shane Toohey, Jan 20, 2014 in forum: Teaching and Learning
  20. Shane Toohey
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    Hoka Ones

    Just couldn't resist this thread about the Hoka shoes. I've used them for distance road running for probably 18months and all has gone well....
    Post by: Shane Toohey, Dec 4, 2013 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  21. Shane Toohey
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    Wanted a Paeds Pod in Perth

    Hi Lorcan I may be able to help if they can get into see me before i'm back in Galway again in mid October. Local number is 0488223760 for...
    Post by: Shane Toohey, Sep 8, 2013 in forum: Australia
  22. Shane Toohey
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    Dry Needling course for lower limb

    Thanks very much. I am grateful for being in this profession and wish to enhance it every way that I can. I am concerned that we are...
    Post by: Shane Toohey, Jul 8, 2013 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  23. Shane Toohey
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    Dry Needling course for lower limb

    The Sydney dates are just being confirmed with the Association. If you could advise me of your email contact details we can put you onto our...
    Post by: Shane Toohey, Jul 7, 2013 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  24. Shane Toohey
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    Dry Needling course for lower limb

    Hi Ahc, You wrote: So I may as well take the opportunity to plug myself. I am a podiatrist who has been also qualified as an...
    Post by: Shane Toohey, Jul 7, 2013 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  25. Shane Toohey
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    Acupuncture for Plantar Fasciitis

    Thanks for doing this guys! I have a couple of queries re this study as I am unable to find any more info beyond the abstract that the link...
    Post by: Shane Toohey, Jun 9, 2013 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  26. Shane Toohey
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    Dry needling VP's

    Hi Steve, I think the term 'Dry Needling' was first used to describe the use of needles to release myofascial trigger points without injecting...
    Post by: Shane Toohey, Apr 2, 2013 in forum: Teaching and Learning
  27. Shane Toohey
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    Dry needling VP's

    Yes Besty, Ian is clarifying your query. The 'dry needling' you are probably going to do at uni will be using acupuncture needles to try and...
    Post by: Shane Toohey, Mar 31, 2013 in forum: Teaching and Learning
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    Acupuncture evidence

    Hi again Craig, Pardon me if I get out of my depth but I had a couple of ideas I wanted to express and so will take a chance and put tthem...
    Post by: Shane Toohey, Sep 14, 2012 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  29. Shane Toohey
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    Abductor hallucis injury vs plantar fasciitis

    Fair comment Post Mortem, I made a small contribution to the discussion and was immediately slurred and insulted. I defended myself and am...
    Post by: Shane Toohey, Apr 16, 2012 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  30. Shane Toohey
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    Abductor hallucis injury vs plantar fasciitis

    Nothing more to add Simon, pointless, other than you threw the ****e first.
    Post by: Shane Toohey, Apr 11, 2012 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  31. Shane Toohey
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    Abductor hallucis injury vs plantar fasciitis

    Simon, you continue your personal attack on me, which I find offensive. I do provide practical training in various skills with the only pity...
    Post by: Shane Toohey, Apr 11, 2012 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  32. Shane Toohey
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    Abductor hallucis injury vs plantar fasciitis

    Simon, Who do you think you are? I arrive next week. I don't expect more registrants. Overall the workshops are full. May come back in 12...
    Post by: Shane Toohey, Apr 10, 2012 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  33. Shane Toohey
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    Abductor hallucis injury vs plantar fasciitis

    I'd say that I have always been a sceptic about most things, Simon, and have a need to prove things to myself as well. Can't say that I'm the...
    Post by: Shane Toohey, Apr 9, 2012 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  34. Shane Toohey
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    Abductor hallucis injury vs plantar fasciitis

    Thanks Eric, Eaxactly as you say. Only I'd also like to add that including the release of trigger points, if existing will expedite the...
    Post by: Shane Toohey, Apr 9, 2012 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  35. Shane Toohey
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    Dupuytren's (Vikings) Disease

    Hi Nat, I'm seeing one case at present. He also has been told that it's the Viking disease and that even when you don't think so, DNA testing...
    Post by: Shane Toohey, Apr 2, 2012 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  36. Shane Toohey
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    Acupuncture evidence

    Yes, thanks Lily(?), acupuncture is regularly used in the NHS. Unfortunately in some trusts podiatrists are being told they cannot use it. I have...
    Post by: Shane Toohey, Feb 16, 2012 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  37. Shane Toohey
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    Acupuncture evidence

    Goodo Richard, Then who or which body in the uK could make such a statement that managers etc in the trusts would take notice of? Would a...
    Post by: Shane Toohey, Feb 11, 2012 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  38. Shane Toohey
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    Acupuncture evidence

    Great Richard, So my interpretation of that is that once you have your certificate from SCP, the use of acupuncture techniques falls within the...
    Post by: Shane Toohey, Feb 11, 2012 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  39. Shane Toohey
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    Acupuncture evidence

    Hi Graeme, For overall background on the science behind acupuncture see if you can get a copy of the book: An Introduction to Western...
    Post by: Shane Toohey, Feb 7, 2012 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  40. Shane Toohey
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    Trigger Points

    Hi Ginger, Just reviewing the year on Arena, so seemed worth adding a last note to the thread you started. I have two workshops coming up in...
    Post by: Shane Toohey, Dec 28, 2011 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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