Physiotherapy in the Child Bearing Year and Beyond – the final count down, third trimester.

Tamara MatulickFebruary 5, 2021Physiotherapy, Pregnancy

I wrote a blog late last year about the top 3 things I’d learnt so far during my first child-bearing year. I’m now 37 weeks (baby is fully cooked!) and … Read More

Exercising when pregnant

Physio Pilates ProactiveDecember 23, 2020Pregnancy

All pregnant women, like all adults, should aim to exercise to a moderate intensity for at least 30 minutes per day on most days of the week – unless they … Read More

Making the most of your Private Health Insurance

Physio Pilates ProactiveDecember 17, 2020Health Insurance

Have you checked when your private health insurance resets? Now is a good time to find out. If it is the end of the calendar year, you and your family … Read More

Gardening prevent injury and alleviate pain

Tamara MatulickDecember 10, 2020Injuries, LifestyleLeave a Comment

Hasn’t the weather been great for the garden! Everything is growing like crazy and now is the time a lot of people are outside tiding up, mowing, controlling weeds and … Read More

Physiotherapy in the Child Bearing Year and Beyond

Tamara MatulickDecember 8, 2020Physiotherapy, Pregnancy

I am yet to do post graduate training in Women’s Health but it’s amazing how much you learn when you live the experience of pregnancy. No two pregnancies are the … Read More

Strengthening Pelvic Floor post-birth and ongoing

Physio Pilates ProactiveOctober 28, 2020Health & Wellbeing, Lifestyle, PregnancyLeave a Comment

For many women, having a baby is one of the most joyful and for some, confronting experiences of their lives. Some aim to pre-prepare their bodies, as much as one … Read More

Maximising your Gluteus Maximus

Physio Pilates ProactiveOctober 14, 2020Pilates, StrengthLeave a Comment

Your bottom, butt, whatever you may call it, your Gluteus Maximus is one of the strongest muscles in our bodies, but it can also be one of the most incorrectly … Read More

Exercise recommendations for Osteoporosis

Physio Pilates ProactiveSeptember 29, 2020Chronic Conditions, Pain Managment, Physiotherapy, PilatesLeave a Comment

In recent years it has been shown that exercise is an important part of managing osteoporosis and osteopaenia. It can help prevent a further decline in bone density. The current … Read More

Osgood Schlatter Disease

Physio Pilates ProactiveSeptember 15, 2020Pain ManagmentLeave a Comment

Also known as ‘growing pains. It is quite a common condition that normally affects sporty teenagers. Cause: Generally, an overuse of the quadricep (thigh) muscle. When the quadricep contracts it … Read More

Breastfeeding

Physio Pilates ProactiveSeptember 1, 2020Lifestyle, PregnancyLeave a Comment

Have you ever been told that if breastfeeding is painful then you’re not doing it right? Well, we definitely can’t promise it will be pain free, but with the help … Read More