Pilates is a popular exercise method known for its focus on core strength, flexibility, and overall body conditioning. However, like any popular fitness regimen, there are several myths surrounding Pilates that need debunking…

Back pain is a prevalent issue affecting millions of people worldwide, impacting their quality of life and daily activities. Whether it's due to poor posture, muscle strain, injury, or underlying conditions, finding effective relief is crucial for restoring mobility and comfort. In this blog post, we'll explore how the combined approaches of physiotherapy and Pilates offer holistic solutions for managing and alleviating back pain…

Physiotherapy, a vital branch of healthcare, often finds itself shrouded in misconceptions that can deter individuals from seeking its valuable benefits. In this blog, we debunk common myths surrounding physiotherapy, aiming to provide clarity and encourage informed decision-making about this essential rehabilitative practice…

Golf is a sport with a high occurrence of injuries. Predominantly these are overuse injuries, which are prevalent in both elite and amateur golfers. They are most common in females and can occur in the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder, but majority will occur in the lower back. These injuries occur for a variety of reason such as overuse, golf posture and too much tension of muscles, however, they will most commonly develop from suboptimal technique when performing the golf swing…

What direction does your back like the best?

The lumbar spine frequently has a preferred movement direction, particularly if you've sustained a back injury or experience intermittent back pain. During a Physio Assessment and Clinical Pilates class, you can determine if your back prefers certain movement directions; then, during an episode of back pain or soreness, you can tailor your exercises to the direction preference of the spine to help it feel better and recover from the episode…

Do You Have Knee Pain When Running? Understanding knee pain when running is crucial in preventing long-term symptoms. Patellofemoral pain (PFP) is defined as pain around or behind your kneecap. It is also referred to as “runner’s knee” due to its common occurrence in distance runners…

A Constructive Rest position is a specific way to place the body for a period in order to allow the body’s nervous system to relax. Think of it like hitting the pause button and giving yourself a break from the fight or flight stress mode that the body can find itself in…

Are you female? Are you perimenopausal or menopausal? Have you recently started walking more than your usual amounts? Do you have pain at the side of your hip and find it’s really uncomfortable at night especially if you try to lay on your side?…

Osteoarthritis affects the whole joint, not just the cartilage, which may seem intimidating. However, it is a far more positive viewpoint than it seems since you can truly affect many of the aspects in the whole joint…