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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Why is strength and balance important?
How good is your balance? Can you stand on one leg for more than 15 seconds without needing to hold on or put your other foot down? You may be … Read More