City to Surf in August...here I come! Last month we talked about all of the $1 to prevent injury and make your running style super efficient. Have any of you started to utilise at least 1 or 2 of the postural cues when running (or even walking)? Here are a few more things to consider before you head...

12 easy nutrition tips to ease endometriosis and pelvic pain Last month, I wrote about how $1 is effective for women who suffer from endometriosis. This month I cover some practical nutrition tips to manage the pain and symptoms associated with endometriosis. This is information I provide as a Women...

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...

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...

March is the month to raise awareness on endometriosis With Endometriosis Awareness Month in March coming up I thought it was timely to post to The Fix Program blog about how hands on therapy such as women's health physiotherapy can go a long way in helping endometriosis sufferers recover. Endometri...

How to improve your technique and minimise niggly injuries Running is a great form of aerobic activity and a fantastic stress reliever! There is nothing better than the post-run rush of endorphins. There is just something about strapping up those laces, running of into the distance, surrounding your...

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...

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...

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...

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...