This is the most common question I get
and it's also one of my favourites to answer..... Can I [Insert exercise here] Run đââď¸? Do crunches? Do deadlifts đđťââď¸ ? Pretty please go back to basketball đ? Jump on the trampoline? And guess what my answer is? .... it depends! It depends on how your body is...
3 “Rest Traps” – types of rest that don’t actually work
Recently we've been talking about rest - Did you know there are 7 different ways to be fatigued? I genuinely believe that rest is the cornerstone of our health and wellbeing. Of course, nutrition, exercise, mindset, and connection are all crucial as well, but they're...
3 tips for looking after your pelvic floor after birth
For some women, it can be tempting to do more in the early stages after baby because they feel better than they thought they would! But whether you end up having a caesarian or vaginal delivery - your pelvic floor goes through some stuff! Not only does it have to...
Did you know there are 7 different ways to be fatigued?
Have you ever had a full 8 hours of sleep at night but still woken up feeling exhausted? Of course there are lots of reasons this might happen (sickness, hormones etc) but have you ever considered there might be more to 'resting' than just sleeping? People often ask...
Why an early postnatal physio assessment is a great idea
This is something I see time and time again. âśď¸ Mamas who are afraid theyâll make their abdominal separation worseâśď¸ Mamas who are afraid theyâll give themselves a prolapseâśď¸ Mamas who are afraid theyâll injure themselves All feelings are valid. And sure, sometimes...
Why Being Motivated Isn’t Enough
If you've ever seen a physio, I'm sure you've been asked "Have you been doing your exercises?" I have been a physio for 18 years and I must admit, I do still ask this question...but my reasons for asking it have definitely...
5 Ways to check if you’re contracting your pelvic floor properly
How do you know if youâre doing your pelvic floor exercises (aka kegels) properly? There are many wild and wonderful things women do when they think theyâre contracting their pelvic floor! You might think this isnât an issue for you because you havenât got...
Top tips for starting a new exercise habit
Starting a new exercise habit can be so tough. I mean, you KNOW itâs good for you. you WANT to be that person. You might have even gone out and bought new workout gear to get you motivated! But then it doesnât happen⌠Or you start off well, but it just doesnât last....
5 different breathing techniques (and when and how to use them)
Breathing is a bit of a âbuzzâ topic at the moment, donât you think? But is there is a right way to breathe and wrong way? Are we âsupposedâ to breathe in and out through our nose or mouth? Into our belly? What about alternate nostrils; are we supposed to be doing...
Can you improve your balance?
. We often think of good balance as one skill - something we either have or we donât! I often hear in consults or classes when I ask someone to do an activity that requires a bit of balance: âSorry, my balance is terribleâ! So what is balance? Balance is your bodyâs...
Should Pregnant Women Lift Weights?
We know itâs important to exercise during pregnancy, but can you lift weights when youâre pregnant? Or is it too much for your body to add weight when youâre already carrying around a weight of your own? This is a question I come across quite a bit in my group...
Wearing Tubigrip during or after Pregnancy
Tubigrip is a compression garment that can be worn on your tummy either during pregnancy, or after you have had your baby. It is of most benefit when you are active, either carrying out day to day tasks or walking, and should be removed overnight or if you sleep...
Exercising with your Menstrual Cycle
If you are a woman who has a menstrual cycle, have you ever noticed or considered that the type of exercise your body craves varies through the month? Last week, I pulled the pin on TWO gym classes - one of my main forms of exercise during the week! I love these...
3 reasons you should practise breathing
Breathing. We do it every day, multiple times a day in fact⌠so why should we practise something that comes naturally to us? Surely we just instinctively know how to breathe, right? Well the truth is, certain events in our lives such as pregnancy & birth, injuries...
I’ve had a baby. When can I start running again?
When I was pregnant with my first baby, I used to get so jealous whenever I would see someone running! Itâs not that I was a big runner before pregnancy, but for some reason watching someone do something that I couldnât turned me intoâŚwell, an angry 3 year old....
Understanding and Managing Anxiety
*GUEST POST* This article has been written by Imogen Furner for GLOW Physio. Imogen is a Registered Psychologist based on the Gold Coast Anxiety... it is unfortunately a buzz word at the moment. Not the kind of buzz word we were hoping for Iâm guessing! Anxiety may be...
Exercise in Pregnancy – What is Safe and What You Should Avoid
The word has spread that exercising during pregnancy is not only safe but beneficial for both mum and bub. This is great news! Many of us know exercising in pregnancy keeps us fit and stops us from putting on more weight than we need to, but the research tells us that...
Micro-breaks – my top tip for desk workers!
I harp on about this a lot! Especially to anyone I treat for pain aggravated by desk/computer work! #sorrynotsorry Microbreaks are tiny little breaks you take regularly throughout the day to mix up your position/posture. They can be very short (even 30seconds can...
What is TENS and how can it help in labour?
I clearly remember a point in my first pregnancy when I looked down at my growing belly and had a sudden (and quite shocking) realisation that I was only going to get bigger and that this baby had to come out somehow! I know this sounds crazy, especially for a woman...
When should I see a Physio after Birth?
This is a common question I get asked by the clients I see for group exercise or Physio during pregnancy. It seems many think they need to wait to see a physio until 6 weeks after birth or when they get the âall clearâ from their doctor (Iâll save my thoughts on the...