Today’s A Path Forward post is about today’s longer run following a gentle return to running following hip rehab due to bursitis. Aerobic exercise is very important for managing mitochondrial disease. www.facebook.com/share/p/1CTs...

Today’s A Parh Forward post is on the connection and rationale between improvement in strength training while daily functional ability continues to decline. The reasons lie in there being two different underlying factors. www.facebook.com/share/p/1Tvg...

Wish you were here. youtu.be/K6qj09OHvjw?...

Hurkle-durkle is a 200 yr old Scottish term meaning to lounge in bed long after it is time to get up. It refers to purposely staying in bed to relax, stretch, or enjoy warmth, rather than sleeping. It is viewed as a form of cozy self-care or mindful rest. This is hurtle-durkle Labradoodle edition.

Lots of interesting news and Supported Self Management information Link to the selfmgttoolkit.org/news #InspireSelfMgt

I always enjoy my conversations with @paintoolkit.bsky.social. I look forward to being one of the presenters at the inaugural Supported Self-Management conference. Pete has arranged a great lineup of presenters.

Sometimes an incredibly moving song doesn’t tell an insightful story. The arrangement, instruments, & music take the listener on a journey of self-reflection based on what they believe it means. Sometimes the music is to be taken in & held close. A Whiter Shade of Pale share.google/ItJDody2QMjo...

That’s a good one, @paintoolkit.bsky.social.

Pete introduces Lou James from Pinc & Steel (www.cancerrehab.org.nz) who is a keynote presenter on the 1st Supported Self Management - Online Worldwide Conference 25th April 2026. How to register www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1st-suppor... How I met Lou via youtube.com/shorts/zuiDJ... #InspireSelfMgt

1st Supported Self Management - Online Worldwide Conference 25th April 9am - 12.30pm BST It is for people who are living with long term health condtions and would like to hear and learn from others, who have successfully self manage. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1st-suppor... #InspireSelfMgt

Parker after running around the back yard playing catch and keep away (more the latter) with her ball, while enjoying the fresh spring air and sunshine.

Here is the link to today’s A Path Forward post on the challenges of implementing pain education at the pre-licensure level in Canada. www.facebook.com/share/18w793...

@paintoolkit.bsky.social & I discussed the stressors & challenges that many are facing due to global political upheaval. These issues add financial strain, including the cost of fuel, home heating, food, & healthcare (I.e., allied health), among others. Now is the time to be kind to ourselves.

“Life is like a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving.” That's a great quote, often attributed to Albert Einstein. It suggests that just like riding a bicycle, in life, we must keep moving forward and adapting to maintain our Supported Self Management Programme. #InspireSelfMgt

On my A Path Forward blog, I offer my thoughts on rehab of an acute flare of an underlying issue. Link to the blog post: www.facebook.com/share/v/1ESX...

Today’s blog post is on the synergistic relationship between traditional exercise and/or meaningful movement and functional movement concerning daily activities. www.facebook.com/share/p/18Nc...

Today’s A Path Forward blog post is about, despite the challenges in effectively enacting systemic change in chronic pain education and management, change, albeit slowly, is happening. www.facebook.com/share/p/185V...

These are always great conversations.

Instagram live all next week with me, Pete Moore with guests from the world of Supported Self Management. Join me at 6.pm Instagram link www.instagram.com/selfmgttoolk... #inspireselfmgt #selfmgtliving #prehab #cancerselfmgt #smartselfmgt

My NEW Pain Toolkit called “Where do I start” is now available on Apple Books. It’s a super simple guide for those people living persistent pain and just starting out and wanting to learn basic self management tools and skills. And yes….No medical jargon. books.apple.com/us/book/pain... #Inspire

@paintoolkit.bsky.social and I had a short Instagram live today where we talked about this year’s Pain Supported Self-Management Week and the online conference.

Great work is being done by @paintoolkit.bsky.social of the Pain Toolkit.

Today’s A Path Forward blog is about Sir William Osler, a visionary Canadian physician from the mid 19th to the early 20th century. His healthcare philosophies embodied person-centred care. Blog link: tinyurl.com/bdd9z795

#selfmgtliving #livingwellskillz #prehab #pssmw26 Instagram live tomorrow (Wednesday) with @keithmeldrum.bsky.social 5pm UK (9am PST) & Katie Knapton from PhysioFast Online around 5.40pm #InspireSelfMgt

Pain Toolkit Instagram LIVE ‼️ This Wednesday with… - 5.00pm @keithmeldrum.bsky.social - 5.40pm Katie Knapton from PhysioFast Online www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1st-suppor... #SSMW2026 #InspireSelfMgt

Day FIVE of the #PSSMW26 Pain Self Management Week with myself @keithmeldrum.bsky.social and our guest @jerrydurham.bsky.social Link to recording 👇 youtu.be/RCrEjhBQwro?... Excellent conversation with Jerry #InspireSelfMgt

Day FOUR of Pain Supported Self Management Week #PSSMW26 with myself @keithmeldrum.bsky.social and surprised guest @jerrydurham.bsky.social youtu.be/XSkKoBAYPRc?... #InspireSelfMgt How to register for the conference www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/5th-pain-s...

My name is Maria, and a year ago, I was living in the shadow of my multiple long-term health conditions. Read more of Maria’s journey selfmgttoolkit.org/news/article... #InspireSelfMgt Thank you @keithmeldrum.bsky.social for the video 👍

Pete Moore, @paintoolkit.bsky.social, and I received a couple of very good questions today. We hope you give this short recording a listen.

Pain Toolkit in Conversation (13th Feb 2026) Healthcare Professionals and Pain Self Managers sharing how their successful Supported Self Management Practices has helped others in their communities and around the world. selfmgttoolkit.org/news/article... #InspireSelfMgt

Next week is Pain Supported Self Management Week 2026 @matthew-wright.bsky.social so important for all of us who live with persistent pain. Finishes on Saturday morning 2am with our 5th worldwide online conference. I’ll be posting daily info #InspireSelfMgt

Myself and @keithmeldrum.bsky.social doing a dry run for our daily Instagram lives next week for Pain Supported Self Management Week 2026 youtube.com/shorts/6kUAC... #InspireSelfMgt

Today’s A Path Forward blog is about slight increases in pain with exercise/meaningful movement as part of managing one’s persistent pain. www.facebook.com/share/p/1HwC...

Next week is Pain Supported Self Management Week and every day at 5pm UK time and myself and @keithmeldrum.bsky.social will be taking questions on the Pain Toolkit Instagram account www.instagram.com/paintoolkit?... So come and join us. #InspireSelfMgt

Myself and @keithmeldrum.bsky.social would like to hear from you, if you are a Supported Self Management #Influencer for people living with long term health conditions. selfmgttoolkit.org #InspireSelfMgt

Today’s A Path Forward post is about the fundamental importance of universally embedding the updated and new definitions of pain into all healthcare education curricula. Chronic pain is biopsychosocial. www.facebook.com/share/p/17Tf...

Keep getting asked about Co-creating Health and no, it’s not NEW ‼️ I’ve been working with healthcare professionals like Katie Knapton Knapton - Universities and pharma companies here and around the world for years. Read more The Health Foundation www.health.org.uk/funding-and-...

Today’s blog post is the need to support people who live with persistent pain through an enactive lens. Blog link: www.facebook.com/share/p/1DyP...

Message me your experiences #InspireSelfMgt

What the Supported Self Management World still needs to work on…Providing Supported Self Mgt Programmes/courses/workshops in and for people - different languages - learning materials in different languages and concepts - with vision or hearing problems - mental health, - learning difficulties

I posted this Poll 1st January 6yrs ago. Going by recent conversations with healthcare providers, nothing has really changed. What’s your opinion❓ More importantly, when is the healthcare community going to do something about it❓ #InspireSelfMgt @keithmeldrum.bsky.social

Sunset in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada (December 30).

Today’s A Path Forward post is about focusing on regaining function when interventions are not appropriate. Even interventionists can be allies in supporting people in supported self-management. tinyurl.com/sjy9hhsz

Today’s blog post is about meaningful movement/physical activity as part of managing our long-term health conditions. Consistency is key. Link: tinyurl.com/mrx6sh5e

Pete & Keith Meldrum @keithmeldrum.bsky.social discuss and review our 2025. We also chat about all the organisations, self managers and healthcare workers who have inspired us this year. Well worth a watch youtu.be/2y9s8itzbXk?... via @YouTube #InspireSelfMgt

On Dec. 6, 1917 at 8:45 a.m., the Imo and Mont-Blanc (which was packed with explosives) collided in Halifax Harbour. At 9:05 a.m., the Mont-Blanc exploded. The 2.9 kiloton blast levelled most of Halifax, killed 1,700 and injured 9,000. This is the story. 📸 LAC 🧵 1/12

December 6th in Canada is The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. On this day in 1989, 14 women were murdered in an anti-feminist attack; another 10 women and 4 men were injured. It is known as the École Polytechnique massacre. We can never forget what happened.

5th Pain Supported Self Management - Online World Conference The Theme next year is UPSTREAM - DOWNSTREAM Unsure what UPSTREAM - DOWNSTREAM is? youtu.be/qarQXqKbmLg?... How to register www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/5th-pain-s... @keithmeldrum.bsky.social

Today’s A Path Forward blog thoughts on meaningful movement for post-surgery rehab and for long-term health condition management. www.facebook.com/share/p/1ZdS...