The new year often brings optimism and motivation to do things differently. Many of us are keen to set big goals and kickstart our health. I have 2 favourite quotes that I always find useful at this time of year. The first is by James Clear, author of Atomic Habits (which is an excellent read […]
A Healthy festive option for Christmas Pav is back on the menu thanks to this quick and simple, fail-proof low-carb recipe. Decorate your low-carb pavlova with whipped cream (sweetened with your choice of LCHF sweetener if you like), seasonal berries and fresh mint. Or if you’re feeling creative, bake and decorate mini individual pavlovas so […]
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 […]
Physiotherapist and Health Coach Kirsten Rose suggests a yummy breakfast idea that is great, especially if you are trying to build muscle mass. Good news is that it is quick to make and the whole family will love it. Serves 1, Prep time 5 minutes, Cook time 10 minutes What you need; 1/4 cup egg […]
What is the ACL? Knee injuries, in addition to ankle injuries, are among the most prevalent sports injuries. The anterior cruciate ligament is one of the knee’s primary stabilisers and performs a key role in reducing rotational forces on the knee joint. It also acts to reduce anterior (forwards) movement of the tibia (shin bone) […]
Kirsten is one of our Masters Physiotherapists, a certified Health Coach, Crossfit coach and mum of 2 girls. In this blog she’ll take you through some of the considerations for returning to running or high intensity exercise after having a baby…. Getting back to or even just starting a new exercise routine after having a […]
By Renee Malyon, Senior Physiotherapist & Mindfulness Teacher How are you really feeling today? Do you ever ‘check in’ with your body? What sensations can you feel in your body that may be related to stress? Did you know that there is a direct relationship between our thoughts, our emotions, and therefore the reactions that […]
By Mark Quinn, Masters Physiotherapist Ankle sprain is one of the most common musculoskeletal injuries. A recent analysis of the research has shown that females are at a higher risk of sustaining an ankle sprain compared with males and children compared with adolescents and adults. Indoor and court sports are the highest risk activity but […]
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 […]
