By Anna Geraets, Pelvic Health Physio There is this muscle we have that we typically don’t think about, until there is a problem (leaking, pain), or we’re considering vaginal childbirth.  So, first, what is this elusive muscle?  To make things as simple as possible, our pelvic floor has 2 layers. The superficial layer (closer to […]

Sports massage is a term often discussed and often comes with some misconceptions. It is not just for athletes but is for anyone who is active to any degree. It is often referred to as being painful, but this is not necessarily the case. So, the following are some answers to four common questions about […]

Written by Bryce Hatton, Massage Therapist Massage – it is something many is us think about but fewer actually do on a regular basis. There are many reasons people have for not getting regular massages from – “I don’t have time” through to “Is it really worth doing?” and “I don’t know if will be […]

By Mira Boeyens, Physiotherapist and Yoga and Pilates Instructor It’s very likely that at some point you’ve heard about, been told about, or known someone that’s struggled with adhesive capsulitis, more commonly known as frozen shoulder. A frozen shoulder is not simply a stiff shoulder, but an inflammatory condition that affects the capsule of the shoulder […]

By Adele Griffin, Personal Trainer & Pilates Instructor  Fitting exercise into our busy lives is one of the biggest challenges we face. If that’s a hurdle for you, you aren’t alone—even as a personal trainer, I struggle with it! We are all human beings and we often have hectic schedules. Here’s the good news: scheduling […]

Physiotherapist and new mum Helen reviews our new AWWA garments.
Thin, leak-proof designs in a range of colours & sizes. Made with organic fabric to keep you dry all day.

Foam rollers have grown in popularity over the last decade as a key piece of kit in gyms and home exercise settings. But what benefits do foam rollers provide us with and how might these be achieved in practice?

Most people want to be healthy and well, but there is an enormous gap between those thoughts and the everyday reality of actually making it happen. Nearly all of us can probably identify with a time in our lives where we wanted to get healthier, be more active, lose weight, be less stressed, be happier….the list can be endless.

Ideally ASAP! Particularly when it comes to sport and exercise injuries.

Fibromyalgia is a condition characterised by widespread pain in the muscles and connective tissues for 3 months or more.