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22 Oct 2014 BY Katrina Tarrant POSTED IN Exercise

Struggling to find the right exercise?

Lost focus? Do you ever feel that your exercise really isn't grabbing you? Are you bored with it? Not looking forward to the next session? Making excuses to avoid exercising altogether? We are all individuals and therefore the gym/running/getting sweaty is not for us all. So we all know the well doc...

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13 Oct 2014 BY Katrina Tarrant POSTED IN Pilates, Pregnancy

Michelle Bridges and The Fix Program for Pregnancy

Katrina spends a day in front of the camera for 12WBT This September saw 12 Week Body Transformation launch 2 new programs – for $1. $1 has more of a reputation around working out, weight loss and adopting a positive long term outlook to well being, lifestyle and exercise. The pregnancy and post-nat...

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11 Sept 2014 BY Katrina Tarrant POSTED IN Exercise, Pilates, Sydney CBD

Draft Pilates Timetable Term 4 2014

Draft timetable for our $1 and $1

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16 Aug 2014 BY Katrina Tarrant POSTED IN Exercise, Physiotherapy

Orthotics for my running niggles

Katrina shares her experience with podiatrist $1 OK, so l'm a physio and should practice what I preach. Hmmm.....well. I've got to be honest and have always been resistant to wearing orthotics, however with an increasing enjoyment for pounding the pavement, I am starting to notice that I perhaps don...

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What is stress urinary incontinence?

Discover what causes those "embarrassing leaks" Do you leak a little whenever you cough or sneeze or laugh? Or maybe you only leak when your bladder is full and then you cough or sneeze? Perhaps you notice some leaking during sex or when you're exercising – it may be during star jumps, jumping on th...

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13 Aug 2014 BY Katrina Tarrant POSTED IN Exercise, Physiotherapy, Pilates

Ballet, Strength and Movement Precision

Exercise 'specificity' at its best $1 Watching this youtube clip showing dancers in slow motion makes you realise how perfect these skilled dancers are in their movement and movement control. What is even more interesting is how precise and targeted the strengthening exercises are to exactly target...

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13 Aug 2014 BY Tabitha POSTED IN Back Pain, Physiotherapy

Dry needling and physiotherapy

Tabitha explores the fantastic effects of needling Dry Needling is an exciting technique in $1 (essentially Physiotherapy's version of acupuncture). Katrina and I recently trained in this at a course in Darling Harbour. It has become another powerful tool in our tool belt when we treat our patients....

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3 Aug 2014 BY Katrina Tarrant POSTED IN Exercise, Physiotherapy

How orthotics reduce pain in injury

Podiatrist Lance Penn from Footsport guest posts An orthotic is a custom made device designed to off load abnormal forces that can lead to damage of soft tissue structures, joints and bones. **What causes injury?** The direct cause of pain is a consequence of damage to the body (muscle/tendon/ligame...

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3 Aug 2014 BY Katrina Tarrant POSTED IN Back Pain, Physiotherapy

Paracetamol and lower back pain

Ineffective? I say misleading. You may have recently heard in the mainstream media that there is a big question hanging over the effectiveness of Paracetamol in the management of early back pain. This was based on a very recent study by Australian team of scientists who were published in the highly...

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6 Jul 2014 BY Katrina Tarrant POSTED IN Pilates, Sydney CBD

Fee policy and enrolment terms and conditions

**Before enrolling, please carefully read and agree to the following terms and conditions:** 1. Classes are paid for per term. * This may be rebate-able through your private health fund provider and claiming must occur at the completion of your term. All classes are taught by a Physiotherapist. * It...

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