We all know that pregnancy causes a whole gamut of symptoms. These include changes to your body shape, mood, appetite, and of course fitness/activity levels. And just when you think you have figured it out, everything changes again as you move through the trimesters. So what is actually happening to your body during pregnancy and

Why in-season strength training is just as important as your pre-season For many of us who play a sport, summer is the time for infamous preseasons – we increase our strength training, our conditioning, and prepare our bodies for the long season ahead. But what about during the season? How many of us get through

There are many different causes of low back pain. 1 in 7 Australians are reported to experience symptoms associated with low back pain. Typically these people avoid moving and avoid doing exercise in the fear they will make it worse. Avoiding movement can quickly cause joint stiffness and muscular changes, such as strength loss and

Tendons are bands of fibrous tissues that connect muscle to bone. They have elastic properties that are generally well suited for the loads required by daily activities. However, when the loads placed on the tendon become far greater than it’s capacity, the tendon undergoes structural changes. This is known as tendinopathy. Gluteal tendinopathy, refers to

It is coming into my favourite time of year Summer, and the Oh so wonderful Christmas period! This time of year for me is about winding down and relaxing before we start a new, but for some people this time of year incites stress. What is stress? Stress is a normal healthy response we have

What is Mastitis? Mastitis is a blocked duct which presents as a tender breast lump, and may also cause localised redness Milk accumulating behind the blockage causes milk protein to escape from the ducts into the surrounding breast tissue The protein is recognised as a foreign body, creating an inflammatory response in the surrounding tissue

A separation of the abdominal muscles is called a “Diastasis Recti Abdominis” or abbreviated to “DRAM”. In some cases, it can be congenital however it most commonly occurs during pregnancy and post-natal. Over 50% of women will experience a DRAM after giving birth. What is a DRAM? Most people may not be aware of this

When managing and preventing injuries in children, a completely different physiotherapy approach is required. Children’s bones are still growing, therefore the presence of growth plates creates a group of conditions unique to children. Here are a few of the common conditions we see in children:   SEVERS DISEASE The most common cause of heel pain

What is Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI)? Hip impingement, also known as femoroacetabular impingement (FAI), is a condition where there is abnormal contact between the femur bone (femoral head) and the socket of the hip joint (acetabulum) during certain movements of the hip. The resulting impact can lead to damage of the cartilage inside the hip joint.

At PMPP we have always erred on the side of caution when advising women when they can resume exercise post baby. We always suggest women discuss with their obstetrician before resuming any exercise. We also require clients to have their 6 week check-up and gain clearance before commencing or returning to Clinical Pilates. My experience