Check out our latest news and articles on Physiotherapy, Exercise Physiology and Pilates. Over time, we’ll be building a library of interesting reference material to help our clients become stronger and live their best lives.
Clinical Pilates delivered by your exercise physiologist or physiotherapist aims to promote good movement habits and build a strong foundation that allows your body to perform at its highest capacity day to day whilst also reduce the incidence of pain and injury.
Read MoreStarting a Pilates class can help you feel more energised and rejuvenated. Pilates is for everyone, it can be tailored to you and your body. Are you ready to feel more energy? Are you ready to feel strong and confident in your body? Pilates can help you achieve these more.
Read MorePilates can be helpful for everyone. Physiotherapy and Pilates complement each other, working together to manage and treat pain effectively, build strength and hasten recovery. If you’re looking for a physio or Pilates instructor, we recommend working with someone qualified in both fields for optimum results.
Read MorePilates is an excellent form of exercise that has many benefits. What you get from a Pilates class can depend on many factors, including your teacher, their goals and how you perform the exercises. Taking things back to the six original principles can help you get the most from your Embody Movement Pilates class.
Read MoreHave you or do you experience pain on the bottom of your foot? We discuss what plantar fasciitis is and how seeing a physiotherapist can help.
Read MoreThe first weeks and months after surgery can be an uncertain time as you regain movement and build confidence. Exercise Physiologist Elle Bonser and Physiotherapist Courtney Pointon answer some questions about surgery recovery.
Read MoreI’m doing all the right things. Why can’t I lose weight? I am only eating healthy foods and I am exercising most days. Exercise Physiologist Elle Bonser shares 6 actions you can take to help with weight loss.
Read MoreExercise Physiology and Physiotherapy can play a crucial role in enhancing quality of life whether you have been recently diagnosed or have lived with Inflammatory Bowel Disease for a long time.
Read MoreUp to 90% of women gain weight during perimenopause or menopause. It’s helpful to find the “Goldilocks zone” for your body – where weight and nutrient intake are just right. Good nutrition can support your body through this time of change.
Read MoreThere is an increasing body of evidence to support postmenopausal resistance training to prevent/slow the progression of osteoporosis. The greatest risk factors for osteoporosis are an inactive lifestyle, hormone changes and the compromising of bone and muscle strength.
Read MoreWith summer just around the corner, we are upon the season of gym challenges. However, there is always a risk of injury when undertaking any form of exercise. Here are some tips to prevent injury throughout your next challenge…
Read MoreEmbody Movement is thrilled to announce that we have been named a finalist in the 2023 Sunshine Coast Business Awards Entering the Sunshine Coast Business Awards has long been a dream of ours so we are beyond excited that we made it as a finalist the first time we entered.
Read MoreCan anyone else feel the fatigue, lowered resilience, anxiety and stress levels in our community? As a Physiotherapist who sees hundreds of clients each week, it’s hard to avoid the reality that many of us are struggling. How can we rise above this feeling of wading through mud?
Read MoreThe social construct of feeling "old" in your 30s and 40s has perpetuated a disempowering mindset that can hinder quality of life. It's crucial to understand that inflammation isn't solely a symptom of aging; instead, it is a sign that our bodies are out of balance. There is much you can do to help, and we can support you.
Read MoreHave you ever noticed your jaw “clicks” when you open your mouth or chew your food? Jaw “clicking” is actually quite common. For a better understanding, its worth looking at the anatomy of the jaw and the structures that can contribute.
Read MoreThe benefits of regular exercise for anyone, regardless of age, gender or ability, cannot be overstated. Exercise helps to improve mood and sleep, improve muscle strength and bone mass, lower blood glucose levels (BGLs), lower cholesterol, triglycerides and blood pressure, improve heart and blood vessel health, maintain or achieve your healthiest body weight, reduce stress and anxiety, and improve mental health.
Read MoreThe vestibular system provides us with information about motion and head positioning. When the vestibular system is damaged or not functioning effectively, this information is not conveyed efficiently to the brain, which can cause dizziness, vertigo and balance issues. Vestibular Physiotherapy can help people experiencing dizziness and vertigo.
Read MoreClinical Pilates is becoming increasingly popular amongst both recreational and elite athletes, of varying ages and different sports, to aid in the optimisation of their performance.
Read MoreIntroducing strength training under the guidance of an exercise physiologist is the best way to ensure that children and teenagers are safe doing strength exercise. Our practitioners introduce strength exercise to adolescents (10 years to 19 years) with a focus on teaching quality movement so that they learn the patterns they need for life and sport.
Read MoreStudies have shown that strength training benefits women and men of all ages and all levels of fitness, but particularly as we age strength training is essential to maintaining our health and independence. The old saying is true when it comes to muscle: “Use it or lose it.”
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