Your body is designed to move. However, with the rapid technological advancements that took place in the mid-20th century we saw a transition from physically demanding jobs requiring people to move to more sedentary jobs. Current statistics tell us that: 12 hours is the amount of time the average person is sitting a day[1] The […]
When is it safe to return to exercise post partum?
There is no easy answer to this but I will try my best. Returning to exercise varies for every individual and is dependent on a number of factors such as your birthing experience, the recovery of your core muscles (pelvic floor, transverse abdominus, multifidus and diaphragm), your pre-birth fitness and your general feeling ie your […]
Why is it important to get your pelvic floor checked post partum?
Our pelvic floor is a complex of muscles that sit on the base of our pelvis and are important in bladder and bowel function as well as protecting our pelvic organs (your bladder, bowel and uterus). During pregnancy, the ligaments that hold our organs up begin to sag due to the hormone relaxin and the […]
Physiotherapy and the Management of Blocked Ducts or Mastitis
Physiotherapy has been shown clinically to help manage some of the signs and symptoms of blocked ducts or mastitis. A blocked duct can be defined as a blockage of one or more of the ducts that carry milk to the nipple for the purpose of breastfeeding. Mastitis can develop if a blocked duct is not […]
Running Injuries
Running is something that many people enjoy and want to continue to do as they age. In recent years there has been increased participation by master’s athletes (> 35 years old) in endurance events such as half marathons, this may also be due to people taking up running later in life. There are significant health […]
Remedial Massage
A remedial massage treatment consists of a client/ therapist consulation specific to what the clients problem areas are, and then the therapist advising the client the areas that will be worked on. During the treatment the therapist will talk to you about your areas of concern and will ask you if the pressure being applied […]