Embody Movement News

Walking is something that most of us take for granted. From the moment we take our first steps, we tend to walk without thinking about how. It is often not until we encounter pain or an injury that we start to consider how we move.

There are various types of bariatric surgery that can aid weight loss. We explore the types of bariatric surgery and what to expect after the surgery. Starting an exercise program after bariatric surgery can be overwhelming. An experienced Exercise Physiologist will reassure you and provide safe and effective exercises to help you increase confidence, mobility and fitness.

We just love seeing people of all ages get active. Community sport is such a great way to get fit, make new friends and have some fun along the way. As part of our commitment to community sport, Embody Movement has partnered with Caloundra Junior Rugby Union as its major sponsor for 2021 and 2022.

You have hurt your shoulder and are in lots of pain. Where should you go first to get the best outcome?

Physiotherapists are specially trained to do a lot more than you may think!

A pelvic organ prolapse is a bothersome descent of a pelvic organ into your vaginal cavity. Despite there being no natural cures for this condition this does not mean it has to affect your livelihood and limit your activity forever. YOU HAVE OPTIONS! Below are just some of the options available to help reduce prolapse symptoms and aid correcting the pelvic organ position.

We are excited to offer a new vaginal pessary fitting and management service Embody Movement Currimundi. Courtney Pointon specialises in women’s health physiotherapy and has additional qualifications which enable her to fit ring, dish, and cube pessaries. Pessaries are a great low-risk reversible management option for stress urinary incontinence and prolapse.

Inflammation is a normal result of injury, and actually assists injuries to repair. Ongoing inflammation, without a mechanism for injury, can be a sign of systemic disease, where the body is frequently dealing with inflammation caused by either auto-immune dysfunction or other conditions.

Weight loss or maintaining a healthy weight can be difficult. It's easy to feel discouraged. Often the more we try, the harder it can be to sustain those eating habits and the weight creeps back on. There are, however, some other options for changing our mindset that can assist us to make healthier food choices.

New research has shown that the old school warmups of performing several stationary stretches is inadequate in warming up the body, preventing injuries or improving performance. FIFA 11+ is a sport-specific warm-up with 3 components. Practising the FIFA 11+ Kids warm-up has been shown to reduce injuries by 50%.

Have you noticed that throughout each month there are days where you feel stronger than others? Or perhaps, you feel low on energy and prefer to do light exercises. Embody Movement Exercise Physiologist Alicea Dwyer explores how to optimise your exercise results by understanding your hormones and menstrual cycle.

Can you make it to the toilet without running or leaking? Do you empty your bladder 6-8 times a day? Is your stream strong and steady? Can you hold off going to the toilet? Embody Movement Physiotherapist Rachel Morgan-Varlow explores what makes a happy bladder and provides tips for reducing sudden urinary urgency.

Over these last few weeks of 2020 and early into the new year, the Embody Movement team will be doing 2021 reassessment consultations. These consultations will provide an opportunity for both yourself and your practitioner to set some goals for 2021 and set a firm focus for treatment.

We have moved our Currimundi location to a larger premise at Shop B, 698 Nicklin Way, Currimundi 4551. We cannot wait to show you our gorgeous new premise. The larger space will allow us to help more people in our community.

Cardio-respiratory health or ‘aerobic fitness’ determines how well your body can cope with increased physical demands. Poor fitness levels are often associated with conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, obesity and cancers. Therefore, improving your aerobic fitness should be at the top of your priorities for health and wellness.

Metabolic Syndrome is a disease which is diagnosed by the presence of a group of symptoms. The more symptoms, the higher your risk of developing diabetes, stroke and heart disease. With good lifestyle choices, metabolic syndrome can be managed and reversed before the onset of more serious diseases.