Check out the latest news and approaches to Physiotherapy, Exercise Physiology and Pilates from our team of experienced allied health professionals. Over time, we’ll be building a library of interesting reference material to help our clients become stronger and live their best lives.
When it comes to your pregnancy, everyone has an opinion on what exercise you should or shouldn’t be doing. Research has changed a lot recently on what is considered safe during pregnancy. Exercise during pregnancy is good for you and it can help to maintain good health and prevent complications during pregnancy and birth.
Read MoreHave you noticed that you are less steady on your feet than you were a few years ago? Good balance is something that we overlook…until we notice that we are getting wobbly on our feet or even worse have a fall. To improve, you have to challenge your balance.
Read MoreSo, you have had some physio treatment and the pain has gone! Time to stop doing your exercises and have a rest, right? NO. Many soft tissue injuries will take at least 6 weeks for them to heal to a suitable level to enable heavy loading again.
Read MoreThe idea of a ‘perfect’ posture is something many of aspire to, but what is perfect posture? Posture is not a single body position, but the way you move your body throughout the day. Our goal should be to move regularly through the day into various postures to prevent muscle aches, pain and stiffness.
Read MoreAt the moment those of you waiting for elective surgery have found that your surgery may have been delayed due to the current situation with the Corona virus. It is important that you continue or even start with your prehab plan while you’re waiting, and many of these exercises can been done at home.
Read MoreEmbody Movement are offering Women’s Health video/Virtual appointments from the comfort and safety of your own home.
Read MoreHave you jumped into your new year resolutions a bit too enthusiastically? I know I have – I can’t lift my arms up without (internally) groaning at the moment! If your goals include exercise you will reduce your risk of cancer, diabetes, heart disease, Alzheimer’s and chronic pain by up to 45%.
Read MoreBone health is something we take for granted. We know from a young age that we need to consume calcium, get enough Vitamin D and participate in regular exercise to maintain strong healthy bones. But did you know that as we age, it gets more difficult for our body to maintain optimal bone density.
Read MoreFrozen shoulder is an enigmatic condition where for unknown reasons, the shoulder becomes horrendously painful, then progressively stiffens up.
So what is the latest evidence regarding this injury?
Read MoreAs Physiotherapists we use taping to help with pain, injury and injury prevention in many ways.
There are several types of tape; from the coloured, stretchy Kinesio-Tape to the brown rigid sports tape -they are used for different reasons. Here are a couple of things you may not have considered previously.
Read MoreSo many of my patients over the last few weeks have been unable to attend their exercise sessions due to colds and flu. It can get confusing to know when you should exercise and when it is best to let your body rest and recover.
Read MoreThis is most common question asked by women I see while pregnant and also after having their baby. There is a lot of focus about returning to exercise post baby.
Read MoreIf you have a recent diagnosis, are in the middle of treatment, have been diagnosed with metastatic cancer or are in remission – a program can be designed to help manage your symptoms and provide you with the best quality of life.
Read MoreWith cold wintery weather fast approaching, it is easy to slip into bad habits of missing your regular exercise. The Australian guidelines for exercises are currently 150 minutes per week, or 30 minutes, 5 times per week. We should also include 2 days of strength training – like Pilates. Despite the cold weather, the guidelines don’t change.
Read MoreKnowing what is normal and what is not normal in your post natal recovery is important. Here at Embody Movement we can help guide you through this process.
Read MoreQuestions regarding cortisone are very common within our practice, as often patients have already been advised to get an injection by a radiologist or doctor when they have had an injury investigated prior to attending Physiotherapy for management.
Understanding what corticosteroid injections actually are, and the effect on the body, is important in minimising risk and wasting time and money on treatment that may not be appropriate for your particular issue.
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I often hear people say that no matter how much they stretch, it never seems to make much difference to how tight the muscle feels.
There are several reasons that this may be occurring, but did you know that one reason may be because the muscle is actually weak?
Read MoreWhen an injury occurs - your amazing body can heal itself. It is designed to protect itself (PAIN!!) so that it can heal. If we take the time to pace ourselves and listen to our bodies, have the rest or the movement it requires to improve – we can recover from just about any injury. Sometimes it does need a little help to be told what it should avoid, what it should slow down on, but movement almost always helps pain levels settle down.
Read MoreMany people come to us with a history of injuries or illness that has resulting in poor fitness and a sense of weakness. The good news is that Pilates can help.
Read MoreEmbody Movement offers a range of different class types catering for beginners to more advanced participants. There is a class to suit every body.
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