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10 Aug 2019 BY Katrina Tarrant POSTED INWomen's Health
Endometriosis

Endometriosis

10 Aug 2019 BY Katrina Tarrant POSTED INWomen's Health

_By Carrie Seow, women's health physiotherapist_ Endometriosis has gathered some attention recently in the media after the government in June 2019 announced $9million in funding for research and improved diagnosis. This is great news for the 'endo' community and those yet to be diagnosed. We know th...

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10 Aug 2019 BY Katrina Tarrant POSTED INPhysiotherapy
Physios and prostate cancer

Physios and prostate cancer

10 Aug 2019 BY Katrina Tarrant POSTED INPhysiotherapy

**Did you know pelvic floor physiotherapy can help men with erectile dysfunction and incontinence, often present after prostate surgery?** _By Aline Filipe Nunes, pelvic floor physio for both men and women_ With September next month raising awareness for prostate cancer, we thought we would start th...

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9 Aug 2019 BY Katrina Tarrant POSTED INExercise, Physiotherapy
Knee reconstructive surgery

Knee reconstructive surgery

9 Aug 2019 BY Katrina Tarrant POSTED INExercise, Physiotherapy

**A torn cruciate ligament may not mean immediate reconstruction** _By Julia Newton, physiotherapist_ We've all seen it on television and cringed. The footballer stepping to pass a defender, his body weight going one way and his knee the other. This is followed by the big man collapsing on a knee bu...

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4 Jul 2019 BY Katrina Tarrant POSTED INExercise, Physiotherapy
Happy feet! Some steps to take for supple and strong feet

Happy feet! Some steps to take for supple and strong feet

4 Jul 2019 BY Katrina Tarrant POSTED INExercise, Physiotherapy

**Some steps to take for supple and strong feet** **by Julia Newton, physiotherapist ** **** We use our feet everyday. After-all, it is our mode of transport! So why shouldn’t we make foot health one of our main priorities? Keeping feet flexible and strong is not just important for preventing pain a...

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Sex during pregnancy?

Sex during pregnancy?

**Yes please!** by Aline Filipe Nunes, women's health physiotherapist Pregnancy is an event when many changes occur in a small period of time. The changes can affect your body, your mood, your fatigue levels as well as several psychological and social factors. It is with no surprise that pregnancy c...

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31 May 2019 BY Katrina Tarrant POSTED INPregnancy, Women's Health
Pelvic pain in pregnancy

Pelvic pain in pregnancy

31 May 2019 BY Katrina Tarrant POSTED INPregnancy, Women's Health

### Your pelvis is not falling apart...debunking the myths around pregnancy pelvic pain **by Carrie Seow, women's health physio** Pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain (PRPGP) is a term that some women are all too familiar with. It can present in many different ways and impact your pregnant life when...

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Runner's guide to video analysis

Runner's guide to video analysis

### The merits of a great video We all picture ourselves to look like as graceful and effortless as the most famous of marathoners. However, how often do our bubbles burst when we see a photo or a video at the fun-run finish line? Running ( and walking for the non-runners) biomechanics play an impor...

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Post natal recovery and return to exercise

Post natal recovery and return to exercise

**_You deserve to give your body time _** _by Carrie Seow, women's health physio at The Fix Program Ryde_ __ Did you know that it can take up to a year after giving birth for your body to regain its pre-baby strength, shape and tone? We understand the pressure these days to want to return to your pr...

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31 Mar 2019 BY Katrina Tarrant POSTED INExercise, Pilates, Pregnancy
Draft CBD + BROADWAY April 2019 Term break timetable

Draft CBD + BROADWAY April 2019 Term break timetable

31 Mar 2019 BY Katrina Tarrant POSTED INExercise, Pilates, Pregnancy

**Draft 'April term break 2019'. Timetable is subject to change**. These classes will run for 2 WEEKS in our $1 and $1 clinics. Classes will commence from the week commencing **Monday 15th April. Please note due to Easter and ANZAC holidays, classes are restricted to Tuesdays and Wednesdays only.**...

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31 Mar 2019 BY Katrina Tarrant POSTED INExercise, Pilates, Pregnancy
Draft CBD term 2 2019 timetable

Draft CBD term 2 2019 timetable

31 Mar 2019 BY Katrina Tarrant POSTED INExercise, Pilates, Pregnancy

**Draft 'term 2 2019' Pilates timetable is subject to change**. These classes will run for 10 WEEKS in our YORK STREET CBD clinic. Classes will commence from **Monday 29th April and end Friday 5th July 2019**. Monday classes will be a 9 week term due to the Labour Day public holiday in June . Classe...

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