The hip withstands tremendous forces over our lifetime. $1, running, standing and stairs really put huge forces through this joint. This can be in the order of up to 800% of our body weight for activities such as running and jumping. Astounding! Arthritis and pain in the hip is a common complaint as...

The pubic symphysis joint is a specialized joint located in the pelvis, specifically between the left and right pubic bones. It connects the 2 halves of the pelvis. The joint is composed of fibrocartilage, which provides strength and stability while allowing slight movement. The pubic bone itself is...

💪The hip needs to withstand massive forces inside the joint in our everyday tasks. Here are some examples of the size of these. Muscles of our hip, especially the abductors, need to offer huge amounts of tension and power to withstand these loads. The abductors are a part of our larger gluteal musc...

I adore moving slowly, especially in a mindful movement class like Pilates reformer or my mat classes. The same can be said for weights at the gym. Moving slowly feels safe and it feels really good. The after effects are huge in the days that follow, but why do slow movements work so well? There are...

Oestrogen, the female hormone, plays a huge role in the body of every woman. It's levels are always changing throughout the life cycle of a woman, with the monthly menstrual cycle, decreases during peri-menopause and beyond, and it's manipulation through a woman's life with the oral contraceptive pi...

When it comes to good shoulder function, upper back posture and a content neck, it all comes down to the work across your upper back and shoulder blade support muscles. We call this 'scapular stability.' When your shoulder blades (or scapulae) are supported with the right muscles and in the correct...

The importance of your upper and middle trunk cannot be underestimated when it comes to your body's efficient function. Typically a stiffer part of the trunk due to the protective cage for the heart and lungs underneath, the ribs and associated thoracic spine posture issues can quickly arise with ou...

There are many great reasons why slow movements are used in muscle strengthening. It is not always about fast explosive lifting and weights. As a physio, I see the benefits of slow loads, mindful technique and focused strengthening almost daily in my clients. This is how we roll in most of the Pilat...

Did you know, that according to Sports Medicine Australia\* (SMA), up to 70% of all runners sustain some kind of running 'niggle' over any 12 month period of time? Not surprisingly, most occur in the lower body. * 42% are to the $1 * 17% to the foot and ankle * 13% to the lower leg, such as the $1 *...

We all have our little 'strategies' to cope and respond with the loads and stresses we put on our body all day, no matter how small. Some us may have gorgeously balanced posture as we go about our day, but not many of us can boast this. 😮 Do you hold your belly in tight to flatten your tummy? 😮 Do...