Ivana Demmel

Biomechanics scientist MSc, back pain to performance specialist, writer, poet, neurodivergent.

[Ivana Demmel @zzuuu]

Are you struggling to return to exercise after a viral infection? Here is a step-by-step guide + overview of research on training after flu, COVID-19 and with Long COVID https://t.co/YN46QwGFLZ #RPE #postviral #returntoexercise #sportsscience

[Ivana Demmel @zzuuu]

Hearing the story of the hygiene poverty in our schools literally made me cry. This is such a noble project! Thank you so much for making it happen! ❤️ https://t.co/rVfTS8Chel

[Ivana Demmel @zzuuu]

I just published "Hormones and The Gut" exploring the link between oestrogen, gut microbiome and menopause https://t.co/LDaJ3vvS5Y #WomensHealth #menopause #gutmicrobiome #guthealth

[Ivana Demmel @zzuuu]

Just arrived in Cardiff for the @EveryWomanFest_ The first UK festival dedicated to women's health, breaking taboos around #genderhealthgap #periods, #pelvichealth and #perimenopause https://t.co/qOY2OUpk7b

[Allyson Felix @allysonfelix]

These are my teammates. We are Olympic champions. Three of us tried to give birth. Two of us experienced near-death complications. One of us died. We have to, and we will do more. Tori’s death cannot and will not be in vain.
https://t.co/cE4o00nP9c

[Ivana Demmel @zzuuu]

This is exciting! Endometriosis could be linked to a bacterial infection and maybe even treated with antibiotics. Hope there will be more studies to explore the connection of endometriosis and the microbiome! https://t.co/fg00knErzi #WomensHealth #endometriosis

[Ivana Demmel @zzuuu]

So glad to see more biomechanical studies on runners with breasts! Increasing breast support improves knee joint stiffness and the stability of the knee joint in treadmill running. Wear a good bra girls! https://t.co/GNX0XLfEbT #femaleathlete #biomechanics #running

[Ivana Demmel @zzuuu]

Training After the Baby - What is the Current Evidence and Clinical Practice? https://t.co/SdyFNHmcoE…
#femaleathlete #womenshealth #postpartumexercise #pelvicfloor #diastasisrecti #postnatalrehabilitation

[Ivana Demmel @zzuuu]

Just completed a great workshop on intra-abdominal pressure and strength training with Antony Lo
@physiodetective. Why is Valsalva manoeuvre different from bearing down? Why getting up from a chair could generate more pressure than a sit-up? Check it out! https://t.co/sjyHjKg5dZ

[Ivana Demmel @zzuuu]

University of Hull is looking to develop the first non-invasive diagnostic test for endometriosis. Please volunteer if you can! #EndometriosisAwarenessMonth #endometriosis #research #womenshealth

[The Guinn lab @GuinnLab]

Are you interested in helping us develop a urine test for endometriosis? We are looking for healthy volunteers, people aged 18-50 with regular periods and no symptoms of endometriosis. If you would like any extra information please feel free to email, call or DM me. @uniofhull

[Rachael Vatter @RachaelVatter]

Have you recently given birth or are about to give birth?
I am completing a study investigating how and where pain presents itself after childbirth.
If you are interested please scan the QR code or follow the link, for more information!
https://t.co/yTK7bfpgCD

[Ivana Demmel @zzuuu]

Reflexive pelvic floor training using high-impact whole-body movements has the potential to replace isolated pelvic floor exercises in women with stress urinary incontinence. https://t.co/O3X8OLWrEn #WomensHealth #SUI #pelvicfloor #research

[Ivana Demmel @zzuuu]

Why are women still underrepresented in science, even in countries that pioneer gender equality? It's not up to the individuals, it's the culture. #WomenInSTEM #WomenInScience #DiversityandInclusion https://t.co/z8EWG6xjbH

[Emma Brockwell @emma_physiomum]

This 👇🏻

[Celeste Coltman @CelesteColtman]

**Seeking Participants for a New Research Study at @cardiffmet in collaboration with @IzzyMoorePhD @ABSPhysio**
Our study aims to examine the running biomechanics of postpartum women with and without symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction. More details in thread.

[Ivana Demmel @zzuuu]

It's shocking how quickly we lose muscle with immobilisation. The calves are the first to go => less ankle power => slower gait, characteristic of ageing. Much of what we think of as ageing is a consequence of immobility #ageing #sarcopenia #menopause https://t.co/rirsGChHGW

[Ivana Demmel @zzuuu]

Finally, an anatomy model that includes the remaining 49.6% of the world's population! The way to ending medical gender bias starts with education #womenshealth

[ActivePregnancyFoundation @PregnancyActive]

New 3D female anatomy model used to better treat women ⁦@BBCWomansHour⁩ ⁦@BBCNews⁩ https://t.co/0yEKO7W7et

[Ivana Demmel @zzuuu]

@attilagyorffy Thanks!

[Ivana Demmel @zzuuu]

Me, very tired and happy, having defended my thesis on how high levels of endurance training can slow down the age-related changes in running biomechanics. Next? Probably sleep 😴 Then, possibly looking for funding for a PhD 😉

[Ivana Demmel @zzuuu]

It's amazing how much of the age-related decline can be slowed down as you keep moving and challenging your body. We, humans, are so much tougher than what we think 💪❤️

#exercisescientist #studentmum #ageing #runningbiomechanics #masterathlete #endurancerunning #WomenInSTEM

[Ivana Demmel @zzuuu]

Studying highly trained master athletes in their 50s and 60s who keep moving and training offers a glimpse into the genuine biological human ageing without the sedentarism of our culture.