Karen Westcott
The abdominal wall plays a crucial role in how your pelvis, spine, and trunk function. If you are pregnant, recently had a baby, had an injury to your core, or underwent abdominal surgery, your abdominal muscle may need some help recovering. Diastasis recti is a common condition that can cause a variety of side effects.
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Pilates and Clinical Pilates may sound identical, but they have several key differences in application and practice. Here, we’ll cover what Clinical Pilates is, the benefits of Clinical Pilates, and the difference between regular Pilates and Clinical Pilates so you can decide which type would be most beneficial to you.
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Over 4 million Australians live with some type of disability that affects their mobility, mental, or sensory functions. Treatment and support for a disability can be received through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). NDIS Physio can address a wide range of health conditions and help patients improve their well-being to live a healthier happier…
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Exercise and Pregnancy Exercise is an integral part of a healthy lifestyle, and can be particularly beneficial during and after pregnancy. Significant changes in the cardiac, respiratory, hormonal and musculoskeletal systems during pregnancy, mean that many pregnant women can experience shortness of breath, fatigue, lower back pain, pelvic joint change, separation of the abdominal muscles…
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THE MODEL WALK …. Have you got it? We all know that sashaying gait which models adopt on the runway. This has evolved as an art form to display clothing over a very short distance. It is not sustainable or desirable as a means of transport or an efficient exercise activity. When we see…
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10 Oct 2024|Lilyfield Physio Stretching can be a great form of exercise when used effectively. However, there are some misconceptions about what type of stretching is best. The 2 predominant types of stretches are: Static stretching – Stretching a muscle and holding for a prolonged period Dynamic stretching – Repetitive movement of a muscle through…
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The most common injury in Soccer and AFL It is well documented, hamstring strains are the most common injury in both elite Soccer and Australian Rules Football (AFL)¹. Muscle strains are among the leading causes of time missed due to injury across a wide range of sports. Muscle strain recurrences can be a challenging problem,…
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Post Exercise Recovery “How can I prevent onset of muscle soreness?” “How can I train when I am still sore?” “How can I get the most out of my exercise session?” These are all questions we get asked when people begin exercising. The aim for a lot of people is to work out and not feel sore…
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The popularity of soccer has soared in Australia over the last three years, but unfortunately, so has the number of injuries we see in the clinic. Our goal at Lilyfield physio is to keep you moving, playing and injury free. Here are our 5 top tips to keep you on the pitch. 1) Ensure…
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What do runners generally do regards foot strike? A recent Runner’s World study of more than 160,000 recreational and elite runners revealed that 40 percent of people thought they were heel strikers, 43 percent midfoot strikers and 17 percent forefoot strikers. Under analysis it was found, 94 percent of these runners were heel strikers, 4…
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