The Connection Between Pelvic Floor and Mental Health 
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The Connection Between Pelvic Floor and Mental Health 

The pelvic floor is a group of muscles that forms the base of your pelvic in both females and males. These muscles support the bladder, bowel and uterus, as well as playing a role in continence, sexual function, posture, and core stability.

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What is an Exercise Physiologist?
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What is an Exercise Physiologist?

Accredited Exercise Physiologists (AEPs) are allied health professionals who specialise in clinical exercise prescription. They work with people, managing chronic and complex health conditions, injuries, or disabilities. AEPs design personalised exercise programs based on each person’s condition, abilities, and health goals, while helping overcome barriers through behaviour change strategies that promote long-term independence.

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Preparing for Labour – Tips from a Women’s Health Physio
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Preparing for Labour – Tips from a Women’s Health Physio

If you’re reading this, chances are you’re getting ready to meet your baby soon — how exciting! As a physiotherpist working closely with pregnant women, I’m often asked, “What can I do to prepare my body for labour?” The good news is, there’s a lot you can do now to feel strong, empowered, and ready for the big day.

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Returning to Exercise After Childbirth: What You Need to Know
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Returning to Exercise After Childbirth: What You Need to Know

As a mum of three myself, I understand the pull to get back into moving your body after having a baby. Whether it’s to feel stronger, clear your mind, or simply reconnect with yourself, exercise is such a positive part of life after birth.

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Conditions and Injuries are Significantly Common in Runners
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Conditions and Injuries are Significantly Common in Runners

Conditions and injuries are significantly common in runners due to the constant forces that the lower limbs are subject to through the running cycle. The most important management to ensure a healthy return to activity is an accurate diagnosis with a supportive rehabilitation programme that is tailored to the patient's specific needs.

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Rehabilitation After Injury: A Step-by-Step Guide
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Rehabilitation After Injury: A Step-by-Step Guide

Recovering from an injury can be a challenging journey, both physically and emotionally. Yet, with the right approach and understanding, rehabilitation after injury can lead to full recovery and even improved overall well-being. Below is a step-by-step guide that highlights the key stages of rehabilitation, offering hope, structure, and clarity to anyone navigating this process.

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Pelvic Pain: Common Mistakes and How to Manage It
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Pelvic Pain: Common Mistakes and How to Manage It

Pelvic pain is an all-too-common experience that can significantly impact quality of life — yet it’s often misunderstood, mismanaged, or brushed aside entirely. Pelvic pain can stem from a range of causes, including musculoskeletal issues, reproductive issues, bladder or bowel dysfunction, or childbirth-related trauma.

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Stress Relief Through Massage: Benefits for Mind and Body
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Stress Relief Through Massage: Benefits for Mind and Body

Let’s face it—stress is part of modern life. Whether it’s work deadlines, family pressures, or just the hustle of everyday responsibilities, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. The good news? You don’t have to live in a constant state of tension. Massage therapy is one of the simplest and most enjoyable ways to ease stress and give both your mind and body the break they deserve.

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Menopause and the Pelvic Floor
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Menopause and the Pelvic Floor

During menopause (and the years leading up to it, aka perimenopause), oestrogen levels drop significantly. Oestrogen plays a key role in keeping pelvic tissues strong, elastic, and well-lubricated.

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Managing Knee Pain: Strategies for Staying Active
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Managing Knee Pain: Strategies for Staying Active

Knee pain can be a significant barrier to staying active, but there are effective strategies to manage pain and improve function without having to give up exercise. Whether your knee pain is caused by arthritis, injury, or other conditions, it’s important to keep moving to maintain strength and mobility.

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Understanding the Pelvic Floor: Why It’s the Foundation of Women’s Health
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Understanding the Pelvic Floor: Why It’s the Foundation of Women’s Health

As women’s health physios, we talk about the pelvic floor every day (literally), and for good reason. This incredible group of muscles plays a huge role in your everyday comfort, confidence, and wellbeing. Whether you’re exercising, sneezing, lifting a toddler, or growing a tiny human—your pelvic floor is working hard behind the scenes.

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The Role of Pilates in Rehabilitation and Core Strength
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The Role of Pilates in Rehabilitation and Core Strength

Pilates has completely transformed the way I think about movement, strength, and injury recovery. If you’ve ever struggled with chronic pain, injury rehab, or just want to build a strong, stable core, you might want to stick around for this one.

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Postpartum Recovery: Tips for Rebuilding Strength and Confidence
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Postpartum Recovery: Tips for Rebuilding Strength and Confidence

Postpartum recovery is a deeply personal journey, and it involves both physical  and emotional healing. Many new mothers feel overwhelmed, but it’s important to remember that your body is incredibly resilient. With time, care, and  patience, you can regain your strength and confidence.

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How Massage Therapy Complements Your              Physio Treatment
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How Massage Therapy Complements Your Physio Treatment

Remedial massage is a therapeutic treatment aimed at addressing specific musculoskeletal issues, such as muscle tension, pain, and injuries. Our Remedial massage therapists use a range of techniques including deep tissue massage, trigger point therapy and myofascial release, to manipulate the soft tissues, including muscles, tendons, and ligaments, to promote healing and relieve pain and discomfort.

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Pain Free and Active:          Why Every Expecting Mum Needs a Women’s Health Physio
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Pain Free and Active: Why Every Expecting Mum Needs a Women’s Health Physio

Pregnancy is an incredible journey, but it also brings physical changes that can make staying active feel challenging. Many women experience discomfort, pain or complications that impact their ability be active.  There is also a lot of fear, uncertainty and misinformation about what exercises are safe. This is where a women's health physiotherapist can make all the difference.

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Protect Your Back This Holiday Season: Tips for Staying Pain-Free
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Protect Your Back This Holiday Season: Tips for Staying Pain-Free

The holiday season is upon us, and with it comes a whirlwind of festive activities—shopping for gifts, preparing meals, decorating, and hosting family gatherings. While all of this excitement is part of the fun, it can also take a toll on your body, especially your back.

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The Benefits of Dry Needling for Muscle Soreness
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The Benefits of Dry Needling for Muscle Soreness

Muscle soreness a,ects many of us, whether from exercise, stress, or daily strain. Dry  needling—a technique where thin needles are inserted into specific muscle areas—has  gained popularity as a quick, effective relief method for sore muscles.

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