Postnatal 4: 8-12 weeks postpartum. Postnatal exercise and the benefits.
We have discussed the early weeks postpartum but alongside your individual pelvic floor program (that can be prescribed by a Women’s...
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Body Align Physio
- Aug 28, 2019
- 3 min
Postnatal Care 3: 4-8 weeks following delivery
During the first 4 weeks after delivery it is a crucial time for rest and recovery, wound support, and early muscle rehabilitation. By...
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Body Align Physio
- Aug 12, 2019
- 2 min
Postnatal Care 2: Understanding Diastasis Recti (Abdominal Muscle Separation).
We often spend time with ladies discussing their concerns surrounding Diastasis Recti of Abdominal Muscle (DRAM) or abdominal muscle...
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Body Align Physio
- Aug 4, 2019
- 6 min
Postnatal Care 1:The first week after birth.
In the next few weeks we are going to explain our role as physiotherapists in early postpartum following either a vaginal or caesarean...
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Body Align Physio
- May 19, 2019
- 4 min
Prenatal Care Part 1: The reproductive system, hormonal changes and pelvic girdle pain.
Written by physiotherapist Amanda McDonald. I’ve seen many pregnant women prepare for a physiotherapy appointment saying that ‘It is...
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Body Align Physio
- May 7, 2019
- 2 min
Introducing our NEW "Physio Restore"class and how it can benefit your body.
Physiotherapist Claire Denton explains the importance of lengthening your fascia. A lot of us suffer from decreased range of movement and...
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Body Align Physio
- Apr 21, 2019
- 2 min
About to paddle out? Common injuries you may come across in the surf and how to prevent them.
Surfing is a popular water sport. More people in the water means potentially more injuries in the surf. Surfing injuries can be minimised...
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Body Align Physio
- Mar 3, 2019
- 2 min
Thoracic Spine Mobility
Physiotherapist Claire talks about common presentations involving the thoracic spine. The thoracic spine commonly referred to as your...
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Body Align Physio
- Feb 23, 2019
- 3 min
Shoulder pain
Physiotherapist Amanda talks about common presentations and how to manage shoulder pain and to help improve your pain self-efficacy. One...
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Body Align Physio
- Feb 7, 2019
- 2 min
Why it is important to get a six-week postnatal check with a pelvic physio even if you feel OK?
Mummas out there! We have lots of questions from new mums recently about how to safely return to exercise post bub. Having a baby is one...
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Body Align Physio
- Jul 31, 2018
- 2 min
Strengthening from the inside out – Rethinking abdominal training in pre and postnatal women
We often spend time with our ladies discussing their concerns surrounding diastasis of rectus abdominis muscle (DRAM), more commonly...
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Body Align Physio
- May 27, 2018
- 2 min
Do You Struggle with Sciatica?
Sciatic is the term used to describe pain felt along the course of the sciatic nerve. It is the longest nerve in the body. Sciatica...
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Body Align Physio
- Mar 28, 2018
- 1 min
Pilates is not “Just For Girls”
What people might not know is that Pilates was not only created by a man, but originally intended as an exercise program for men as well....
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