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May: Pelvic Pain Awareness Month

What is pelvic pain? Pelvic pain is a common and debilitating condition that affects a significant number of individuals, regardless of age or gender. Among the various factors contributing to pelvic pain, the health and function of the pelvic floor muscles play a crucial role. Understanding the prevalence of pelvic pain, its potential causes and the significance of

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Travelling with back pain

Generally with a trip abroad comes a long plane flight! The thought of this can make some people not want to book a holiday at all! But never fear, here are a few tips to help you manage your low back pain so that you can go on long awaited holiday! 1) Treatment: Pop in

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Is wrist pain stealing your joy in early motherhood?

“Mummy’s Thumb”: It is not uncommon to develop wrist and/or thumb pain in pregnancy or as a new mother. One on the most prevalent conditions is de Quervain’s tenosynovitis (also known as “Mummy’s Thumb”). This condition affects two tendons as they run through a tunnel along the thumb side of your wrist (the Abductor Pollicis Longus and the

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Pre-Season Training

What is Pre-Season Training Whether you’re a professional athlete or a weekend warrior, in order to get the best results, your body will benefit from adequate pre-season training. Pre-season training is the preparation you complete in the months leading up to your sports’ season. The correct training is required to improve your base fitness and

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PANDA – Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Australia

A perfect storm: Following the birth of our first daughter, Claudia, I was struck down with postnatal depression. Following a difficult conception journey, I was blessed with a straightforward pregnancy. I was first diagnosed with depression in 2010, following a few years of low mood and trying to ‘soldier on’ for fear of what others might

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Mastitis update

MASTITIS UPDATE: Flipping What We Once Thought About Mastitis On Its Head In 2022, the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine (ABM) completed extensive research leading to new findings about mastitis. Their recent discoveries really do flip what we once thought about mastitis on its head. We may even have been treating parts of it wrong (although

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5 ways to stick to your New Year’s resolutions

The beginning of a new year is a great time to set new goals and resolutions. However, as time goes on, it can be challenging to stay motivated and committed to achieving these goals. Let this blog post serve as a time to check in with yourself, modify your New Year’s resolutions if necessary and stay on track

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Self care, wellbeing and investing in ourselves

How lovely was summer? The warm weather and sunshine made it feel like we had a summer this year. Many people I have spoken to recently have reflected upon how summer for them meant a slower pace, a moment in the sunshine and maybe some ‘time off’ too. Others noted a break from the school runs, taking leave

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My Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy Experience

What is Pelvic Floor and Continence Physiotherapy? Pelvic Floor and Continence Physiotherapy is a specialised field of Physiotherapy, aimed at men and women with a vast range of pelvic floor concerns. These can be any of the following: Weak or overactive pelvic floor muscles Stress urinary incontinence (e.g. I leak when I sneeze) Urgency urinary incontinence

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An Active Life and the Effects of Aging and Surgery

One of our loyal clients, Daryl, shares his thoughts on the importance of keeping active, surgical considerations and having a committed Physiotherapist. The importance of keeping active: I was lucky enough to be included in the draft to one of the major AFL Clubs as a ‘young bloke’, having grown up in the country spending all

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