Katrina Tarrant Articles

Beat the rainy blues with exercise

Beat the rainy blues with exercise

7 January 2016Exercise

Is there some truth to feeling moody on wet days? With all of this rain about the past few days, I've personally started feeling a little low. Why is that? Is it the obvious that I just prefer sunshine? Is it that I should be on the beach and feel frustrated that I'm not? Perhaps I simply hate feeli...

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Yes, Sitting is Really Bad for You

Yes, Sitting is Really Bad for You

19 December 2015Back Pain, Physiotherapy

Some of you may have seen this last week in the Sydney Morning Herald. This newspaper article highlights the effect on our bodies of sitting- scary stuff that effects not only our physical wellbeing, but also our physiological and overall mortality. I have found personally from working with injured...

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What is muscle imbalance?

What is muscle imbalance?

3 December 2015Back Pain, Physiotherapy

If you have been to a $1, you would have possibly heard that your 'muscles are imbalanced'. This imbalance was probably explained to be the cause of the pain you were having- whether it be postural pain, muscular injuries such as a strain or tendonitis, or joint irritation. So what does this actuall...

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Abdominal Separation after baby

Abdominal Separation after baby

1 December 2015Pilates, Pregnancy, Women's Health

The zipper front – the best visual cue for the lower belly I have heard! Abdominal separation or Rectus Diastasis (RD) is a common and necessary part of carrying a baby and being a new mum. It affects 66% of women. RD is the wonderful pregnant body's way of getting your abdominal muscles around your...

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The 2015 women’s health and fitness summit

The 2015 women’s health and fitness summit

25 November 2015Women's Health

Heba wows her audience on speaking about the troubles with a tight pelvic floor This summit held September in Melbourne is an annual gathering for all those interested in women's health, fitness, and nutrition, in whatever capacity. It brings together world-renowned speakers and presenters from all...

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The do’s and dont's of using weights

The do’s and dont's of using weights

29 September 2015Exercise, Physiotherapy

Resistance and weight training Strength or resistance training has many reported benefits, but just picking up any old set of dumbbells or barbells could do you harm. Inappropriate weight, poor postures while exercising and dodgy techniques can all mean possible injury. Throwing your body around, gr...

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Pregnancy and swelling

Pregnancy and swelling

26 September 2015Pregnancy, Women's Health

Do you feel like your legs are as thick as tree trunks? By Nicky Davies, Massage therapist form TREWellness Centre, Cremorne You may be pregnant, trying to get pregnant or had your baby. It doesn't matter which boat you're in, no doubt you've heard lots of stories about "what to expect when you're p...

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