Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapist working in private practice with a special interest in Breathing Pattern Disorders and Long Covid Recovery
London/Essex/Falkirk/Online
Joined November 2023
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Robin McNelis Physiotherapy retweeted
Pacing isn’t curative but it’s a necessary skill for people living with energy limiting conditions. ME and ME-like conditions that are associated with known deficits in aerobic metabolism. Obviously I teach pacing and that’s centered on patients’ specific self-identified needs.
New website just launch at The Long Covid Clinic with @BinitaKane Here’s the link to my page, feel free to explore and share to spread the word what our MDT can do to help recovery. @runrobinrun73
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Robin McNelis Physiotherapy retweeted
Daring to believe that I'm on some kind of route to #recovery from #LongCovid #PEM.
My raised 'Lactate Heartrate' from around 100bpm to c.138bpm, following months of careful #micropacing (HT @robinthephysio) should allow me to reintroduce some activities.
Just had a shower 😲🎉
Robin McNelis Physiotherapy retweeted
My resting HR was 50-ish. Originally, back in May, my lactate threshold was around 110bpm, so I set alerts for 105bpm.
I used a treadmill to gradually increase my heartrate and to discover a gradually rising lactate threshold; it's now around 130bpm so I only get alerts at 127!
Robin McNelis Physiotherapy retweeted
All from not over-exerting. Stopping moving and resting before my body produces lactic acid. It's working for me! I can go for days without hitting 127bpm.
A woman on Facebook recently told me that her latate threshold is now 140 bpm. This effectively allows 'normal' activity.
Well done!! A thing of beauty @benking01 So glad you found the YouTube I did with @BinitaKane so useful. You are part of our inspiration to produce further free to access resources in the New Year, watch this space 👍
The @visible_health app. offers a downloadable summary Health Report.
Over this timescale it's clear to see a reduction in my symptoms and an overall improvement in my health.
Thanks to heartrate monitoring and, since September, the @NuffieldHealth #LongCovid Rehab. course.
Robin McNelis Physiotherapy retweeted
Podcast link; livingwithlongcovid.buzzspro…
Robin McNelis Physiotherapy retweeted
The podcast is out today! @robinthephysio and I will have more to bring you in future episodes #longcovid #me #cfs #chronicillness #pots #pacing #lactatethreshold #onedayatatime #bekind thank you to the episodes sponsor @turnto_ai links in comments
Robin McNelis Physiotherapy retweeted
So sorry, I completely overlooked putting this on here; As promised a little more information on this #sunday #podcast @robinthephysio thank you to the episode sponsor #longcovid #pots #me #cfs #pacing #lactatethreshold #onedayatatime #BeKind Out tomorrow
Robin McNelis Physiotherapy retweeted
New episode out #sunday more information later in the week. Thank you to @robinthephysio for joining me on the podcast and #podcast episode sponsor Turnto #longcovid #me #cfs #pots #pacing #lactatethreshold #onedayatatime #bekind
Robin McNelis Physiotherapy retweeted
That's our first Men's Pilates class held this Friday morning 😃👏 Well done to all attendees! Our Pilates instructor Stefan is embracing Movember and in support of Men's Health month he has shaved his beard and is showing off his moustache!
#IamLifeFit #Movember #MensHealth
Robin McNelis Physiotherapy retweeted
Thank you Julie @JulieTa58407536
Thank you Robin @robinthephysio
Pacing and micro-pacing have helped me enormously. And I had a shaved head at the start of all of this!
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#LongCovid #PEM #Podcast
Loved doing this Julie and looking forward to the next ones.
The #podcast is out today, and I am already looking forward to recording the next episode with @robinthephysio listen to this and all the #livingwithlongcovid episodes on your usual platform or use the link in the bio
Robin McNelis Physiotherapy retweeted
Morning all, I am excited to have another amazing guest on the podcast. This will be another little mini series of the #podcast with the fantastic @robinthephysio more information later in the week. In the meantime 1/2
Robin McNelis Physiotherapy retweeted
check out all episodes of the #livingwithlongcovidpodcast on your usual platforms or here livingwithlongcovid.buzzspro… #longcovid #mecfs #pots #postexertionalmalaise #chronicfatigue #pacing #micropacing #lactatethreshold #onedayatatime #bekind
Robin McNelis Physiotherapy retweeted
Our specialist Cardiorespiratory Physio clinic is available monthly in Falkirk, for home visits or virtual appointments. Robin McNelis has expertise in managing a range of Breathing Pattern Disorders including asthma, bronchitis and long-covid. Contact us for more info or to book
Robin McNelis Physiotherapy retweeted
Thank you so much. The video really encouraged me to pace more aggressively. It is very hard and frustrating at times as like many I was very active pre Covid and enjoyed running. It does, however, work so will keep on going. Trade offs have to be made but it’s worth it 😊
Well done. Glad the video helped but it’s you that taken on the challenges, just keep it going, it’s tough but worth it.
Micro-pacing for recovery paying off - using continuous HR monitoring with @visible_health
HRV ⬆️ RHR ⬇️
Watch ‘Long Covid Clinic: What You CAN Do’
youtube.com/live/TK-z-D91TIc…
@BinitaKane
@robinthephysio
Robin McNelis Physiotherapy retweeted
Pacing/micro-pacing really important and challenging, pausing before being forced to stop (learn from as well as listen to body) and controlled breathing - deep breathing can be counterproductive- I’m doing a YouTube and podcast about different breathing techniques soon
Robin McNelis Physiotherapy retweeted
...later that month, I watched this, from @robinthephysio :
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Another superb interview @BinitaKane!
Just listened to the first 12 mins (so far). Here @robinthephysio explains how he was a pretty good runner pre-#COVID19 but that now, walking up even a tiny uphill slope, his body switches from aerobic respiration.
youtube.com/live/TK-z-D91TIc…
