As most of you will be aware, Katrina will be heading off at the end of January to have another baby. This has meant a re-shuffle of the physio staff to cover all classes. There will be minimal change to the term timetable and classes offered. The changes include: * Alla will teach 2 full days from...

There will again be 8 terms on offer in 2011. All terms listed below will be 10 weeks except where indicated other wise. The fix term dates are as follows: **Term 1** Monday 31st January - Friday 8th April **Term 2** Monday 7th March - Friday 13th May (midterm start) **Term 3** Monday 26th April - F...

Enrolments are being taken for summer school classes. Classes will run for 3 weeks from **Monday the 10th January**. All classes on offer will be of an Intermediate/Advanced level. Classes on offer are: Mondays 5.15pm and 6.15pm with Alla Tuesdays 11.30am, 12.30pm and 1.30pm with Katrina. The summer...

With the running and fun run season in full swing, I have noticed an increasing trend for both girls and guys to wear compression gear under their running shorts. I have often wondered what the evidence suggests in the benefits of doing so. I came across this article reviewing recent studies from hi...

I know that a lot of you spend much of your time travelling for work. This means long flights, stiff backs, poor sleep patterns and a general lack of routine. This can be hard on the body and the mind. This May 2010 newspaper article form the NY Times desribes the changing face of some American airp...

With the announcement of the new term and class structure, here are the remaining term dates for 2010. Term 3 19th July - 24th September (10 weeks) Midterm 23rd August - 29th October (10 weeks) Term 4 11th October - 17th December (10 weeks) Midterm 8th November - 17th December (7 weeks)

There are a few changes to occur at the CBD branch for our up and coming term 3. In summary, these are: * introduction of a new "peak" and "off peak" class arrangement - off peak classes will be introduced at 11am, 11.30am and 4.15pm Monday - Friday to accommodate for the influx of new enrolments th...

As you are most probably aware from your time at fix, the pelvic floor at the base of the "pelvic bowl" is an important component of your classes. We strive to increase your general awareness and strength of it so to improve your back and pelvic stability. The pelvic floor as a sling, however has se...

As the evidence suggests and proves, strength training and the effects from it are best maximised if your muscles are challenged 3-4 times per week. This means you really do need more than your one class per week to maximise the benefits. At fix CBD recently, there has been a definite trend to atten...

Cramps are extremely common and noone really knows what is the correct advice to give on how to manage or even cure them. There are many theories, from dehydration and electrolyte imbalance to neuromuscular imbalances in the fatiguing muscle. However, none of these theories have been clinically prov...