Postnatal exercise works best on a timeline, not on willpower: pelvic floor first, deep core next, full strength last. Here's the physio-approved sequence. I'm Katrina Tarrant, principal physiotherapist at The Fix Program in Sydney CBD. I've guided hundreds of women through the months after birth —...
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There are many considerations before lacing up the shoes and heading out for your first runs. These include: 👉your birth outcomes 👉your leg and hip strength 👉your pelvic floor health, strength and endurance 👉your hormones ( are you still breastfeeding?) 👉your support of your pelvis and spine (i...
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If you are a new Mum and are super keen to lace up the joggers and head for a jog, take the time to ask whether your body is truly ready. You may be 6 weeks after labour, your OB may have given you the green light, but what about your leg strength, your pelvic floor health and your fitness? Are you...
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Returning to running as a new Mum cannot be rushed. There are many considerations before lacing up the shoes and heading out for your first runs. These include: 👉your birth outcomes 👉your leg and hip strength 👉your pelvic floor health, strength and endurance 👉your hormones (are you still breastf...
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Yes! The research shows that nearly all pregnancy related pelvic girdle pain resolves after labour. Every woman is different. It may take a few weeks to months. It may disappear immediately you walk out of the birthing rooms. You may require the expert guidance of a physio to get everything well ali...
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We love the way our compression shorts feel, but do they ease pregnancy back and pelvic pain? Our physio team are often asked about the benefits of external compression garments for pregnancy and post-natal wear. Usually a lovely bike-short or legging with compression panels around the belly and per...
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Holding our posture up all day can be quite a tiring feat. Our bodies are so terribly good at adapting for the needs we place on it. Often these adaptations are great strategies, but often, they are not. We 'cheat' and often begin to use muscles and strategies not quite ideal and often a cause of te...
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_by Samah Elomari, Women's health physiotherapist_ We women, with our moods and energy levels will often find ourselves blaming our menstrual cycle for most things! At the same time, driving our housemates or partners mad! Ladies, let's turn it all around and use our changing hormone levels every mo...
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How true is the beloved old myth that when you are pregnant, you can eat for 2? Jennifer May, Nutritionist and owner of Sydney City Nutritionist cannot disagree more. While pregnancy may make you feel that hungry, you cannot double your food intake each day. You may, however, may wish to double your...
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**** by Samah Elomari, women's health physiotherapist Abdominal separation or DRAM (diastasis of rectus abdominis muscle) is such as hot topic at the moment! It’s so exciting seeing so much more awareness both online and within the health community. Unfortunately though, with that comes a whole lot...
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