by Natasha Russell | Aug 29, 2022 | Womens Health & Pregnancy Physio
As you know, pregnancy results in many bodily changes. Up to 80 % of women experience a degree of blood pooling in the lower legs, often starting in the first trimester. This is due to several factors: the effect of oestrogen and progesterone softening the walls of...
by Natasha Russell | Aug 22, 2022 | Womens Health & Pregnancy Physio
Have you been told to do your pelvic floor exercises? It can be helpful for ladies to be able to visualize this pelvic floor, as many people aren’t even sure what this is, and so their pelvic floor exercises can be done completely wrong! The female pelvic floor sits...
by Natasha Russell | Jan 31, 2022 | Pain and Injury Tips, Womens Health & Pregnancy Physio
Pubic Symphysis pain is rather common amongst pregnant women – and very painful! The Pubic Symphysis is a joint between the pubic bones of your pelvis. This joint has strong ligaments around it to hold it steady when you move. BUT in pregnancy, there is a rush...
by Natasha Russell | Nov 22, 2021 | Pain and Injury Tips
Slowly, slowly. I watched the mum with the large expectant belly rise from her seat in the waiting room. She held her breath while stepping from one foot to the next and tentatively waited each time for the sharp jolt she knew would come. I look on with empathy while...
by Natasha Russell | Mar 2, 2020 | Running Tips
This morning my heart went out to the anguish of my 9 year old, when facing another year’s swimming carnival, and the disappointments that come from not being naturally gifted with speed. My thoughts then journeyed to my own years of athletic carnivals (we didn’t have...
