This encompasses physical, psychological, emotional, and social well being. Movement Dynamics has worked in many of these conditions.
Evidence based physiotherapy (physical therapy) specialised in pain and injury management, and restoration of movements, strength, and physical wellbeing due to various acute and chronic conditions. Physiotherapy [or physical therapy in the US and few other countries], is a specialty in health care that can help you restore or improve your ability to move because of an injury or a health problem. Physiotherapy is concerned with assessing and maximizing quality of life and movement potential within the spheres of promotion, prevention, treatment/intervention, and rehabilitation. It involves the interaction between physical therapist (PT), patients/clients, other health professionals, families, care givers, and communities in a process where movement potential is assessed and goals are agreed upon, using knowledge and skills unique to physiotherapists. Physios use an individual's history and carry out physical assessments to arrive at a diagnosis and establish a management plan and, when necessary, incorporate the results of laboratory and imaging studies. Physiotherapy has many specialties including cardiopulmonary, neurologic, orthopaedic, sports, geriatrics and pediatrics, to name some of the more common areas.
08/12/2025
Barbells vs Dumbbells vs Machines – which is better?
People ask about dumbbells, barbells, and machines and which is better? Each has its own strengths and limitations. It’s also worth noting that choosing the right tools can depend on past injuries, mobility, and movement patterns—areas where physiotherapy can help assess your needs and guide safe strength training.
People ask about dumbbells, barbells, and machines and which is better? Each has its own strengths and limitations which I will address here. It’s also worth
30/11/2025
The real effects of manual therapy not purely biomechanical. In fact they are rarely biomechanical.
Keter et al. (2025) showed that benefits come mainly from neurophysiological and immune pathways, with biomechanical changes being minimal.
👉 Focus on mechanism-informed treatment and identifying responders early.
Credit: Physiotutors
20/11/2025
Every time you exercise, you're literally reprogramming different organs simultaneously. Your brain rewires itself for stress resilience. Your liver becomes a fat-burning machine. Your organs start talking to each other in ways that prevent disease. This is the most groundbreaking exercise study ever funded by the NIH, and what they found will change how you think about every single workout.
04/11/2025
Today is World Stroke Day.
We join the World Stroke Organization in putting the spotlight on the life-saving importance of knowing the signs of stroke
25/10/2025
Physical exercise doesn't just strengthen muscles or improve endurance; according to a study presented by Australian Catholic University, it literally rewires the body from within.
Scientists demonstrated that movement activates a complex molecular network that transforms communication between cells, tissues, and organs. This "biological rewiring" involves genes, proteins, and metabolites that adjust how the body processes energy, combats inflammation, and regulates overall metabolism.
Genomic and proteomic analysis technologies have shown that each exercise session triggers thousands of microscopic changes that act like a symphony of adaptation. These modifications explain why physical activity protects against diseases such as diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular disorders.
The study suggests that the future of medicine could be based on personalized exercise programs based on each individual's molecular signature.
Reference:
"Twenty years of progress in human exercise metabolism research", 9 septiembre 2025, Nature Reviews Endocrinology, DOI: 10.1038/s41574-025-01181-1
23/10/2025
A 10-week study of people 65 or older found that doing rigorous mental exercises for 30 minutes a day increased levels of the chemical messenger acetylcholine by 2.3% in a brain area involved in attention and memory.
Even healthy brains decline with age. Here's what you can do
The increase "is not huge," says Étienne de Villers-Sidani, a neurologist at McGill University in Montreal. "But it's significant, considering that you get a 2.5% decrease per decade normally just with aging."
Scientists have found the first compelling evidence that cognitive training can boost levels of a brain chemical that typically declines as people age.
04/10/2025
Our knees are arguably one of our most important joints. Here’s how to strengthen them:
Our knees are arguably one of our most important joints, but also one of the most poorly looked after. Science tells us putting in some work now pays dividends later.
17/09/2025
Optimal loading involves the prescription of an exercise stimulus that promotes positive tissue adaptation, restoring function in patients undergoing rehabilitation and improving performance in healthy athletes. Implicit in optimal loading is the need to monitor the response to load, but what constitutes a normal response to loading?
Optimal loading involves the prescription of an exercise stimulus that promotes positive tissue adaptation, restoring function in patients undergoing rehabilitation and improving performance in healthy athletes. Implicit in optimal loading is the need to monitor the response to load, but what consti...
31/08/2025
While I don't live and practice in the US, this a good reminder that the "find it & fix it" model of healthcare is not going to solve the problem of pain.
The prevalence of chronic pain and high-impact chronic pain increased significantly from 2019 to 2023, with long COVID partly accounting for both, new research shows.
29/08/2025
Fall is one of the most common causes of disability in older adults.
When talking with older adults about falls prevention, highlight what matters most to them:
• Staying independent
• Aging in place, in the home they love
• Continuing daily activities and traditions that bring joy
Emphasize the importance of culture and family—many older adults are motivated to stay healthy so they can support loved ones and participate in their community.
Acknowledge the fear of falling. Many patients have experienced a fall or know someone who has, which can increase anxiety and even lead to isolation.
Encourage proactive prevention strategies. While patients may be open to removing tripping hazards, they may feel hesitant about canes or walkers. Framing exercise and activity as a way to protect independence can be especially motivating.
Did you know physiotherapy can help manage headaches?
Headaches can have many causes.
From tension-type to cervicogenic headaches, physiotherapists are trained to assess and treat musculoskeletal conditions that may contribute to head pain.
Working alongside medical practitioners, physiotherapists can develop personalised treatment plans, particularly for headaches linked to neck pain.
Physiotherapy can help with some types of headaches, alongside medical management. If you get frequent headaches or have a new or unusual headache, see a doctor.
27/07/2025
Suffering from tendinopathy?
“Rest" often leads to more stiffness, weakness, and delayed recovery.
What tendons really need is:
➡️ Load that signals adaptation
➡️ Stress that remodels collagen
➡️ Progression that respects irritability
I am Dioni De Guzman, owner of Dynamic Moves Physical Therapy. I am a physiotherapist [physical therapist] licensed in Philippines with special interests in pain science education, therapeutic movements, exercise prescriptions, biopsychosocial framework, mental health rehabilitation, and evidence based practice.
I hold a Diploma in FIFA Football Medicine. I also have background in basic psychology which is an essential component in effective physiotherapy practice.
I practiced Physiotherapy in Bangkok, Thailand for five years with specialisation in musculoskeletal conditions and sports related injuries in children, adults and older adults.
I have had wide variety of clients which included football players, runners and triathletes, golfers, professional dancers, boxers, MMA fighters, weekend and recreational warriors among many others. Have also worked with a lot of teen athletes, as well as older adults and seniors.
Moreover I have extensive practice in geriatric physiotherapy which includes functional retraining, strength and conditioning, as wells as balance and fall prevention training for seniors and elderly.
Right now, I am focusing on physical therapy and mental health as part of my ever growing desire to help different populations needing physical therapy care and interventions.
