3 tips for better pram pushing
Heading out for a walk with the pram is such a great option for new mums to get active again. I loved walking after having babies because it got me outside in the fresh air, would often coincide with a baby nap (win-win!) and could actually be a pretty great...
5 tips for a New Year’s resolution you will actually achieve!
What is it about the 1st of January that gets us all so motivated? Why does it take a New Year for us to think big, plan and hope for better things ahead? And how do we keep the momentum going as the months tick by? Well, I’m no expert. I can be the queen of...
Am I squatting properly?
You have probably done (or at least seen) squats as an exercise, maybe in a gym or fitness session. It’s such a great exercise because it can be done anywhere, it doesn’t require a lot of equipment, it gives you a good thigh and butt burn and it gets your heart rate...
What exactly is the pelvic floor and how do I keep mine strong?
As women, most of us know we HAVE a pelvic floor (men do too by the way ;-)). Some of us even know vaguely where it is. But most women I meet aren't 100% sure how to activate the muscles or how to best look after them. So let me shed some light on it! What is the...
Can I improve my posture?
You might understand that standing and sitting with good posture is something you should strive to do...but do you know why? Good posture can not only limit the strain on your joints, ligaments and muscles, but it can also make you appear taller, stronger and more...
Is your pregnancy a pain in the butt?
The process of a growing a human inside you can cause many weird and wonderful things to happen to your body. Increased weight, a change in your posture and some pretty significant hormonal changes can mean that a few twinges here and there are to be expected. One...
Thongs or Sandals – is there any difference?
I LOVE summer living by the beach. It brings with it so many wonderful things - more sunshine to enjoy, warmer water for early morning swims and ripe mangoes! It also brings out an Australian icon we like to call thongs (much to the embarrassment of our northern...
Why my toddler has an email address…
Yep, you heard right! My 2 year old has an email address. As does my 4 year old. And I have every intention of creating one for the new bub too once he arrives. You might be thinking I’m optimistic at best (that I assume my kids have any concept of email) or that...
How long does it take to get my body back after having a baby?
This mama job is tough. Yes, it’s full of beautiful, pure, joyful moments, but it can also be incredibly challenging, exhausting and frustrating. New mums are not only confronted with perhaps the steepest learning curve of their life, but they are also living in a...
Why do my knees hurt after pregnancy?
We know that pregnancy and new motherhood can take a serious toll on the body. Cracked nipples, back pain, tummy separations and urinary incontinence are just some of lovely things we do our best to avoid! Something many new mums don’t expect to experience however is...
Mat vs Reformer Pilates – what’s the difference?
We know that Pilates is one of those ‘all rounders’ when it comes to exercise. It’s great for building strength and stability, for improving flexibility, balance and mobility and also offers the added bonus of challenging the brain<->body connection. One of the...
Standing Desks – are they worth the hype?
Have you heard that "sitting is the new smoking"? While this might sound a bit dramatic, increased time spent sitting does actually increase your risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, depression and a number of other nasty conditions. As physiotherapists, we see the...
Are gym classes safe?
Whether we do it or not, we know that regular exercise makes us happier and healthier people. Gyms and fitness centres have been reaping the benefits of our increased focus on health and wellbeing. It makes sense because forming a good exercise routine is all about...
Which is the best exercise to slim down my inner thighs?
Now I know that I have probably roped you into reading this with an eye catching title but this is a question (or a variation of one) that I am asked so frequently. So I thought - what a great opportunity for some education! 'Trouble spots' We all have our ‘trouble...
4 Life Lessons I’ve learned as a Working Mum
Some of you will know that I started GLOW Physio with a 4 month old breastfeeding bub and a 2 year old… Maybe it was hormone-driven motivation, or maybe just sleep-deprived craziness, but I figured there was no time like the present, so found myself diving head-first...
3 tips for a better breastfeeding position
I know a lot of money can be spent on really fancy feeding chairs by new mums or mums to be. You're going to spend a lot of time in it, it might as well be a good one, right? Except...most new mums I see DON'T spend a lot of time in them... Despite best intentions,...
Should you be able to touch your toes?
Touching your toes is often seen as some sort of reflection of how athletic / fit / sporty you are. I’ve noticed people are either very proud when they can touch their toes, or they seem a little embarrassed when they can’t. So I guess I am either about to burst your...
My 3 favourite things about being a mobile physio
I have now been working as a mobile physio for almost a year and a half. This has come after 10 years of working in private practice in the setting that most of you are familiar. It was all I knew, and I enjoyed it. I felt I was doing a good job, that I had variety...
How long does it take to strengthen my muscles?
When I am helping someone to recover from an injury or to improve their strength, I am often asked “how long will it take for my strength to improve”? The answer to this question depends largely on why (and whether) the muscle is ‘weak’ in the first place. Let me give...
3 reasons you didn’t like Pilates (and why you should give it another go!)
Word is well and truly out that Pilates is good for us. It offers so many benefits, from improved strength & flexibility to enhanced coordination, body awareness and posture. So why isn’t everyone doing it? Well sometimes just knowing something is good...