Katrina Tarrant Articles

Switching on your ‘core’ at the gym

Switching on your ‘core’ at the gym

29 May 2016Exercise, Physiotherapy

It's not just about ab exercises As a physio treating a lot of hip, pelvis and back problems, I am always asked about core strength. Most will ask about it with reference to their gym or exercise programs, what is it, how to make it better and specific exercises to challenge it. I always start with...

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The Fix Program Broadway. Here we come!

The Fix Program Broadway. Here we come!

We are thrilled to announce a new clinic opening....just for women On June 1st 2016, we will be opening a brand new clinic at Broadway Shopping Centre. We will be located within the beautiful Fernwood Fitness Women's Gym. Our passion for the wellness of women will shine on at this new clinic, bringi...

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Finding the right running shoe

Finding the right running shoe

26 April 2016Exercise, Physiotherapy

Surviving the shoe mine field by Julian from Sydney Running Centre The question I have been asked the most over the last 15 years in the running shoe game is "so what's the best running shoe?" It's always so difficult to come up with a short answer to this question but I'll give it a shot……"there is...

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Rheumatoid arthritis, exercise and physiotherapy

Rheumatoid arthritis, exercise and physiotherapy

26 April 2016Exercise, Physiotherapy

When arthritis is rheumatic Last month we talked about the more common $1 and how the disease presents and is best managed. Osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are **very** different diseasesand are therefore managed quite differently. They are often confused when speaking about sore j...

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The irritable tummy and pelvic pain

The irritable tummy and pelvic pain

25 April 2016Women's Health

Nutritionist Fumi discusses Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and the role of diet **What is IBS?** IBS stands for Irritable Bowel Syndrome. It is a condition of the digestive system, affecting one in seven Australian adults. IBS is characterised by a variety of uncomfortable symptoms including: 1. Abd...

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Draft Pilates Timetable for Term 2 2016

Draft Pilates Timetable for Term 2 2016

24 March 2016Pilates, Sydney CBD

The draft timetable may be subject to change. This is a 10 week term of classes, running from the week commencing Monday 25th April and ending week commencing 27th June, 2016. Please note that there will be NO classes on Mondays 25th April and 13th June due to public holidays. Monday's classes will...

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Osteoarthritis and Pilates

Osteoarthritis and Pilates

Clearing the confusion around arthritis As a physiotherapist, I am always explaining the differences between osteo and rheumatoid arthritis. There is a common misconception that they are the same disease, however, they are very different. When reading through X-Ray or MRI reports together with my pa...

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Pilates and the deep core muscles of the pelvis

Pilates and the deep core muscles of the pelvis

26 February 2016Pilates

Picture the cylinder that holds your spine and pelvis strong We know that visualisation is an amazing learning tool. Picturing a concept or an idea can allow the brain to interpret or reinforce new ideas being learned. Seeing muscles and joints in the body can help you to understand the workings bet...

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