It’s been a year and a half since I arrived in Australia. Reflecting on the many challenges I’ve faced, I feel genuinely proud and give myself a well-earned pat on the back. The Visa and Airport Hurdles My university programme started in February last year, but even though I applied for my student visa in October the previous year, I still hadn’t received a response as the start date drew closer. Without a confirmed visa, I couldn’t book flights or accommodation. To be ready to depart as soon as possible, I packed my belongings early and spent months living next to four fully loaded suitcases in an empty apartment. During this time, I kept in regular contact with the university department. I’m genuinely grateful for the support they gave me during such a stressful and uncertain period. (Calling the Home Affairs Department to ask about my visa is another long, long story) The visa finally came through on the last day of February. I left as soon as I could, but the hurdles didn’t end there. At the airport’s check-in counter, the airline was unable to find my valid visa and had to contact the Australian authorities for an authorisation…

Moving Space- Sports&Physio (Singapore) invited Mark Comerford to deliver an online lecture – “Psoas Major, Iliacus, the ‘hip flexors’ & the ‘snapping hip’ misinterpretation.” I am very honoured to be invited to share the content relating to Snapping Hip misinterpretation (this topic was an unexpectedly interesting discovery while I did the literature review on Iliacus Muscle) For those interested in the Psoas Major, you may search: “Sean Gibbons Psoas Major” or https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/super-psoas-major-key-muscle-joint-control-lumbar-spine-sean-gibbons/

2024 Jan. 11-12 “Movement Solutions for Transitioning to High Threshold Training for Peak Performance” This was a course organised by the Taiwan Physical Therapy Association, which I interpreted for Mark Comerford before moving to Australia. This was the most challenging interpreting I have ever undertaken. I had to translate and demonstrate high threshold training and show how to train reaction agility by dodging a ball.😂 A few key points to review： ◼︎Weakness or loss of motion are not directly related to injury recurrence. Movement Control is the key!◼︎strong / weak ≠ control / uncontrolled◼︎Strength training & motor control training are distinctly different processes◼︎Central V.S. Peripheral fatigue◼︎Clinical Guideline for Recruitment Training ◼︎Muscle classification ◼︎What go wrong in the presence of pain an pathology ◼︎Graded motor control retraining◼︎Strategies to make the Transition from Low Threshold Motor Control Training to High Threshold Core Strengthening◼︎7 rehab stage for peak performance1. Control of direction2. Control of translation3. Control through range4. Control of extensibility5. Control during spinal & girdle ROM6. Control during overload training7. Control during high-speed movements ◼︎Make high threshold transition by adding…• Fatiguing resistance• Speed to the point of fatigue• Fatiguing unstable base training (proprioceptive challenge) ◼︎Assess for ‘strength’ deficiency – “weak link” ◼︎Control…

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I feel privileged to be invited by the Taiwan Physical Therapy Association to assist and translate the Visceral Manipulation 2 and 3 courses alongside Daniel Chang and Hou Bo-ren, taught by Pierre Vey. I also want to express my gratitude for the trust placed in me by all the students. Pierre Vey is my third instructor in Visceral Manipulation (VM), and each teacher brings their own distinctive teaching style and clinical techniques. Pierre delivers the course content through precise anatomical and biomechanical analysis, sharing the principles of assessment and treatment in Visceral Manipulation, as well as elaborating on the intricate relationships between visceral fascia and various systems. Pierre’s perspective on viscera and bodily movements aligns with my own belief that “compensation is not the issue, but rather being trapped in one compensation could pose a problem. The body should have the freedom to choose.” Pierre Vey’s clinical tips:“Approach patients with a perceptive mind and a knowledgeable brain.” I am so glad I got the chance to meet Erin, the Australian teacher who instructs CST (CranioSacral Therapy), and also delighted to have the opportunity to make some new friends during the courses.Learning always fills me with vitality! ■ Appointment / Collaboration…

Exciting news to share with you all! Alongside my role as a physiotherapist at a physiotherapy clinic, where I provide care to patients and conduct movement training sessions, I am now proud to announce that I was invited and have joined The Movement Works team as a Movement Coach. This pioneering program, founded by Dr. Sarah Mottram in the UK, takes a holistic approach to help people suffering from chronic pain worldwide. Our goal is to empower clients to regain movement choices, restore healthy movement, and ultimately move away from pain! We understand that chronic pain is a complex issue that requires a multifaceted approach. That’s why our team of experts comprises physiotherapists who specialize in movement, as well as Life Style Medicine Physician, GP, Health Coache, Success Coache, Wellbeing and Breath Coache. Together, we work towards helping people move away from pain with a comprehensive and holistic approach. Let’s work towards building a joyful life with healthy movement! See what Dr. Sarah says: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/sarahmottram_health-success-team-activity ■ Appointment / Collaboration ►►https://suzannetang.com/contact/Join me on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to stay connected.Your encouragement means a lot to me!

I’m thrilled to have been invited once again to give a lecture on “Emerging Physiotherapy – Physiotherapy for Performing Artists” and share my experiences in supporting performing artists with undergraduate and graduate students at the Department of Physical Therapy and Assistive Technology in National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University. We delved into discussions about musicians, dancers, rhythmic gymnasts, actors, and more, all of whom can benefit greatly from physiotherapy. Every performing art form possesses its own unique and remarkable aspects that demand careful consideration in the realm of physiotherapy. And truth be told, I still have so much to learn. What I genuinely want to convey to the students are the methods of self-learning and self-improvement, empowering them to enhance their professional skills in the realm of performing arts physiotherapy. Two hours just flew by, and there are so many topics I would love to share. Maybe next time, we should have a full-day!

Big congratulations to my client who won the Championship of Asia Pacific Cup International Dance Competition – Chinese Classical Dance( Individual) Group Having encountered the imperfections of the structure and all the stress in life. The one who has experience this knows the best of the bitter and sweet of the long hour practicing and preparing. ■ Join me on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to stay connected. ►►https://suzannetang.com/contact/Your encouragement means a lot to me!