Karen Westcott

Karen Westcott, physio

Karen Westcott

Karen Westcott is a Principal Physiotherapist at Lilyfield Physiotherapy with expertise in musculoskeletal care, spinal injuries, neck pain, headaches, back pain, and persistent pain. She graduated from the University of Sydney and began her career in Sydney hospital settings before moving into private practice. Since joining Lilyfield Physio in 2013, Karen has become known for her warm, evidence-based, client-centred approach. She is also a Level 2 DMA Clinical Pilates practitioner with advanced skills in movement analysis and biomechanical assessment.
If you’ve played soccer competitively then you’ll know how the sport can put strains on your legs, especially your knees.

Why Knee/ACL Injuries Are so Common in Soccer

By Karen Westcott | 02/12/2022 | Comments Off on Why Knee/ACL Injuries Are so Common in Soccer

With all the sudden directional changes, rapid pivoting, and constant accelerating and decelerating, soccer places a significant stress on the knees. This makes knee injuries during soccer a common occurrence.

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Pregnancy is the most common cause of diastasis recti.

Treating Abdominal Muscle Separation (Diastasis Recti)

By Karen Westcott | 26/07/2022 | Comments Off on Treating Abdominal Muscle Separation (Diastasis Recti)

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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Physiotherapist with young patient.

The Difference Between Pilates and Clinical Pilates

By Karen Westcott | 21/06/2022 | Comments Off on The Difference Between Pilates and Clinical Pilates

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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Man with disability.

How NDIS Can Cover Your Physiotherapy Visits

By Karen Westcott | 16/06/2022 | Comments Off on How NDIS Can Cover Your Physiotherapy Visits

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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Pregnancy exercise

Exercise during and after pregnancy

By Karen Westcott | 10/10/2024 | Comments Off on Exercise during and after pregnancy

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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Model walk

THE ‘MODEL’ WALK

By Karen Westcott | 13/12/2021 | Comments Off on THE ‘MODEL’ WALK

  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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Golf swing

Golf Swing Fault: Left Knee collapsing

By Karen Westcott | 15/05/2020 | Comments Off on Golf Swing Fault: Left Knee collapsing

15 May 2020|Kam Bhabra Left knee collapsing in on your Back Swing In this article, we show how your golf physio can work in conjunction with your golf coach. Exercises and drills, can be designed to allow your body the best chance of breaking unhelpful patterning in your golf swing. A very common breakdown in…

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Golf shoulder

Golf Swing Fault: Hips sliding

By Karen Westcott | 15/05/2020 | Comments Off on Golf Swing Fault: Hips sliding

  15 May 2020 Sliding hips throughout the swing In this article, we show how your physio can work in conjunction with your golf coach. Exercises and drills, can be designed to allow your body the best chance of breaking unhelpful patterning in your golf swing. Many golfers will try to generate power by sliding…

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golf ball close to hole

Golf Swing Fault: Right leg straightening

By Karen Westcott | 15/05/2020 | Comments Off on Golf Swing Fault: Right leg straightening

15 May 2020|Kam Bhabra Right leg straightening on Back swing In this article, we show how your physio can work in conjunction with your golf coach. Exercises and drills, can be designed to allow your body the best chance of breaking unhelpful patterning in your golf swing. Many golfers will commonly straighten their right leg…

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golf ball close to the hole

Golf Swing Fault: Poor shoulder turn

By Karen Westcott | 10/05/2020 | Comments Off on Golf Swing Fault: Poor shoulder turn

10 May 2020|Kam Bhabra Poor shoulder turn In this article, we show how your physio can work in conjunction with your golf coach. Exercises and drills, can be designed to allow your body the best chance of breaking unhelpful patterning in your golf swing. Many golfers will have difficulty rotating their upper body as they…

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