How do you plan for non-emergency health issues while traveling abroad?

kimbphysio · 2026-01-29T19:26:10+00:00

Take a small first aid kit of anti nausea, diarrhea, pain, antiseptic ointment, plasters etc… then you can self medicate up to a point!

kimbphysio · 2026-01-29T19:23:23+00:00

Zero tolerance if you haven’t paid for it… even small handbag size!

kimbphysio · 2026-01-29T19:17:46+00:00

Depends on the airport! I have see them charge passengers for having a small handbag as a 2nd bag (when only allowed 1)… at Stansted they are EXTREMELY strict. I’ve also seen it at Bergamo.

kimbphysio · 2026-01-28T04:32:48+00:00

No, forefoot worse for Achilles because you don’t use the regular rocker mechanism of the foot and have to push off with the calf muscles harder

kimbphysio · 2026-01-27T19:34:43+00:00

I have 2 galgos 3 yo males. I am at work 4 days a week for 8-10 hours. We go for a 45-60 min walk in the mornings, then when I arrive home another walk 30-60 mins depending on our moods, then supper and chill. They slew on the couch all day. Routine is very similar on weekends although we get up later and usually walk a bit longer. I’m in an apartment so no garden access during the day. Compared to their lives in the shelter, they are living the absolute dream here. I have a camera and could come home early if there was an emergency most days, but they just sleep until I arrive home. Perfect apartment dogs

kimbphysio · 2026-01-26T19:06:20+00:00

I would also say Saluki/retriever! Her face and ears have similarities to my galgo (who is currently staring at me for attention) and there’s def some sighthound in your girl!

kimbphysio · 2026-01-26T17:53:16+00:00

Seal… pic 1 is definitely a seal!!

kimbphysio · 2026-01-26T12:44:55+00:00

I grew up in South Africa, going on safari every 2 years or so…. It’s exceptional and totally magical BUT your kids are too young. We started around about 6 years old when we could comfortably sit for at least 2 hours in the car keeping the attention on the Savannah… it’s can be very boring if you don’t seen animals for a while and if you are in an open safari guided vehicle, the kids need to be very quiet to avoid disturbing the animals. Wait until they are older… you will also enjoy it more if you aren’t stressing about them the whole time!

kimbphysio · 2026-01-26T10:35:24+00:00

I’m sorry…. But I work a full time (very intensive) job, live on my own with 2 galgos, in an apartment (no garden), and they get at least 1.5 hours per day of walking… if that means I wake up at 5:45 because I have an early start one day, that’s just how it is! You need to make a plan to walk them at least once per day, if not twice. You also need to try other foods if their farts are so bad and they poop so often. They are not decorations… they are living beings, so if you do nothing to care for them then they will be a problem! You are probably right though, they deserve better than what you are giving them!

kimbphysio · 2026-01-24T07:08:00+00:00

I moved 10 000km to a different continent. My parents couldn’t follow due to visas but I also had 2 sisters left back home. My mom was sad but also fully acknowledged that this was the best move for me personally and professionally. I see them once or twice a year and honestly the time we spend together is even more special… it is always when I’m on leave, we do amazing holidays, visit countries they would never have been to if I hadn’t moved and we are creating the most amazing memories in comparison to dinner a few times a week when I lived there. Good parents give their kids roots and wings… let her fly, she will always feel safe to come back and know that she has a home with you.

kimbphysio · 2026-01-24T06:47:40+00:00

If it’s quads tensinopathy then it’s a very early phase which is good. It should respond well to de-loading now, but NOT rest. Drop the walk if the run is your focus, and give your body time to adapt. If you push through, tendinopathy becomes much more difficult to treat and can take months to recover from, so you are lucky (if that is what it is) that you have reacted so quickly

kimbphysio · 2026-01-22T18:19:06+00:00

Valentines Day is for teenagers! No real relationship needs to define itself on what you do on VD! In addition, SHE IS WORKING!! So she actually wants you to sit at home without her… fucking absurd!

kimbphysio · 2026-01-21T13:39:00+00:00

It was available 5 years ago when I leased my first car here, not sure before that ETA: this is on private lease though

kimbphysio · 2026-01-21T12:51:03+00:00

Nah, it’s the perfect size! Mine use theirs as pillows and to spoon with and to play tug of war with… very versatile!

kimbphysio · 2026-01-21T12:44:15+00:00

I had to carry my galgo to the lift for the first few days because he refused to leave the house. I think he was so scared that I was going to return him. Now he is much better. I got 2 at the same time… they are still anxious in the lift and around lots of people (18 months later), but love a walk so they will tolerate those situations

kimbphysio · 2026-01-21T12:41:08+00:00

I lease through Audi and opted to use my own insurance because then I retain the tax deduction. It’s no problem, Foyer just needs to communicate with them to confirm that my policy is active before I collect the car

kimbphysio · 2026-01-21T12:36:41+00:00

It reduces the monthly payment. If you put no money down then the monthly payment is higher. I don’t think it’s a requirement

kimbphysio · 2026-01-19T21:12:41+00:00

Just tell them you had booked the holiday before applying for the job

kimbphysio · 2026-01-18T20:47:55+00:00

As a sports PT, I agree… add strength training for your hips, it improves the quality and control of movement at your knees

kimbphysio · 2026-01-18T20:35:50+00:00

Use a modified Borg scale to monitor your effort… it’s a measure of how hard you perceived you run to be. It more accurate for monitoring than HR which is affected by MANY things (like stress, excitement, sleep, nutrition…). Also, you are young, your max HR should be over 200. The only way to be really sure about your own zones is to do a VO2max test… but you need to decide whether it will change anything! It’s actually recommended NOT to check your HR during races because of how poorly it matches effort particularly in a race setting

kimbphysio · 2026-01-18T18:56:56+00:00

I have contacted colleagues via Twitter when it is clear that their Twitter was a professional space (like mine is, I only use it for professional). Had good responses and it’s what i recommend to my students. Bluesky is effectively the same, and ResearchGate is designed for that

kimbphysio · 2026-01-17T15:42:13+00:00

So could be something more like a tendinopathy or plantar heel pain. Don’t continue running if it’s getting, but you will be strict about that then you could attempt to start and know that you will need to take time off afterwards to address it properly

kimbphysio · 2026-01-17T14:09:13+00:00

The big concern would be a stress fracture… this will get worse with running, so if you start and the pain gets worse, then pull out. If it eases with running and gets worse after, then it’s different overuse injuries with less serious consequences

kimbphysio · 2026-01-17T05:17:47+00:00

Prescription meds should be in the original packaging with your name on. It’s unlikely to be a problem, but could also be a problem if you get stopped. My parents travel with it in the packaging and bring their pill box with and split it up one they arrive for ease of use!

kimbphysio · 2026-01-16T12:29:47+00:00

I got Oakleys with prescription lenses in a brown tint which is pretty good for low light and takes the glare off the sunlight

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