Phyx Physiotherapy & Pilates

✨Our beloved Bec is leaving us! 😭 Not forever though! We are so glad that our lovely Physio Bec and her 34-week pregnant tummy are doing well but sad that she will be finishing up as of Friday the 3rd of April!👶🤰 During this week Bec won’t be taking on any new patients but if you are one of Bec’s lovely existing clients, please call us on 8356 1379 and make a time with her for next week!😍 We will miss you Bec, but I’m sure you’ll be popping into Phyx all the time!💞 read the full post here Bec 💞

🌟 Using a physio ball has becoming increasingly popular to use when labouring They are 💁‍♀️ Comfortable 👏 Easy to use (make sure you have used it prior to going to into labour so you know the feel and are not off balance!) 💥Help to reduce pain AND 〽️ Encourages your pelvis to open up and for baby to make its way down the birth canal https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PuD5KbVpNXo&feature=emb_logo Want more info (or some other useful movements?) check out our blog https://ift.tt/2UcVbGT read the full post here Pelvic Tilts On Ball For Labour

🙌 MASSAGE DURING LABOUR 🤰 (this one if for your birthing partner! 👱‍♀️🧔) 😊 Very effective for helping reduce pain during labour and providing a distraction and something else to focus on. 💥 It is common to experience a little or a lot of pain through your lower back and hips during labour. 🤗 Focusing massage on these areas can be useful in reducing pain. Using a flat palm, thumbs, fingers or gentle knuckles can work well. 👇 Below is a video on how the strokes can be performed. Nice smooth strokes, using a flat hand/palm or your thumbs - whichever you prefer, you can be bossy! Tomorrow we will show you different positions that you can massage in (and remember, the possibilities can be endless!) read the full post here Massage During Labour

Our team here at Phyx. are still here to care for you and help in anyway that we can during this time. Yes, we are open! The Federal Minister For Health and Australian Physiotherapy Association have stated the importance of people continuing to receive healthcare (have a read below 👇🏼) It’s so important for our wonderful community to stay active, healthy and continue to work towards achieving their goals. Know that we are taking all the essential precautions in our clinic during this time. Classes are currently still running with extra care (and space!) 🤸‍♀️ Let's come out on the other side of this fit, healthy and stronger together 🌟💓 read the full post here Australian Physiotherapy Association

🌟 Preparing for Labour 🤰🤱 An exciting yet sometimes daunting time. ⏬ Below, Bec shares some tips from a physio's perspective on some things that can help get you through the early phases of labour. 👀 Stay tuned over the next few days were we share some videos on things such as - 🙌 Massage techniques to help with back pain - 🤸‍♀️Movements using different items (fit ball, backs of the chair etc) to help relive pain and encourage baby to move down that birth canal https://ift.tt/2UcVbGT read the full post here Preparing For Labour: A Physiotherapists Perspective

🌟🤰Sign up for out Pregnancy Wellness Workshop! 🌟🤰 Learn about... 🤸‍♀️ Exercising Safely During Pregnancy 🧘‍♀️ Preparing for Labour 🏋️‍♀️ Recovery after Delivery ⚠️ Hurry, spots are limited! ⚠️ 🖊 Click on the link below 👇 to sign up. Best part? It is free! (well a going coin donation 💰 to a Women's and Children's Hospital Research Foundation) ❤️ https://ift.tt/2Iz2eTR read the full post here Pregnancy Wellness Workshop

💥 Do you have any of the following conditions? 🦴 Osteoarthritis and Osteoporosis(of the back, hips, knees, shoulders) \ 💪 Muscle strains and tears 💉 Post-surgery - such as total hip replacement, total knee replacement, spinal surgery, reconstruction and arthroscopy ⚡️ Lower back pain 💪 Shoulder pain 🦵 Hip and Knee pain and 🤰 Pregnancy (great in taking the weight of your growing tummy!) Then hydrotherapy may be beneficial for you! 🏊‍♂️ Although we do not have a pool on site, our physio's are able to build a program for you to go through in the pool of your choice (whether it be at the local gym, swim centre or if you are lucky enough to have one at home!) Want to learn more? Check out our blog below 👇 https://ift.tt/38FHCnk read the full post here Hydrotherapy: Exercising in Water

Hydrotherapy 💦 🌊 🏊‍♀️ 🤸‍♀️ A fancy name for exercising and undertaking your rehab in a warm pool under physio guidance. Have a read our latest blog, while the weather is still warm-ish ☀️😊 https://ift.tt/38FHCnk read the full post here Hydrotherapy: Exercising in Water

C A N N O N B A L L Exercise of the week 🤸‍♀️🏋️‍♀️🏃‍♀️ ✅ good for core strength 👀 focus on: 🦵 knees below hips 💪 arms in front of your body ➖ keep back straight and core engaged ⬆️ lift knees from ground before cannonballing forward into plank 🔁 repeat x10 read the full post here

Glute Stretch 🍑 There are lots of different ways to stretch your glutes! 🦶 cross one leg over to rest your ankle on your opposite knee 🦵 lift your leg up towards you ✋ hold onto your thigh to feel a gentle stretch in your 🍑 🔄 hold stretch for 20-30sec, repeat on other leg Check out our blog for some DOS☑️ and DON’TS❌ of stretching https://ift.tt/38f9A9u read the full post here Glute Stretch

Calf stretches 🦵🏽 Not your usual boring calf stretch, and yes it has a bit of a Pilates feel to it! 🚶🏼‍♀️ bend one knee as you push your other heel down into the floor 👐🏼 if your hands don't reach the floor, you CAN bend your knees 🍑 bottom up to the ceiling, push through your palms 🔄 repeat 10x to each leg You will likely feel this all the way down the back of your legs, it's one of my faves 😍 Check out our blog for some DOS☑️ and DON’TS❌ of stretching https://ift.tt/38f9A9u read the full post here

🧘‍♀️🧘‍♂️ ST R E T C H I N G 🧘‍♂️🧘‍♀️ You may think of stretching as something performed by athletes 🏋️‍♀️🤸‍♀️⛹️‍♀️🤾‍♂️ But we all need to stretch in order to protect our bodies and stay healthy! 💪 You might be wondering... 🤨 Is it important? 🤨 Is it better to stretch before or after a workout? 🤨 How long should I hold my stretches for? In this blog we share some DOS ☑️ and DON’TS ❌ of stretching https://ift.tt/38f9A9u read the full post here The Dos & Don'ts of Stretching

B O X P L A N K Exercise of the week 🤸‍♀️🏋️‍♀️🏃‍♀️ ✅ good for core strength 👀 focus on: ✋ hands below shoulders 🦵 knees below hips ➖ keep back straight and core engaged ⬆️ lift knees few centimetres from ground and hold 3 seconds 🔁 repeat x10 🔥 hold for 10 seconds to challenge yourself 🤓 tip: if you get sore wrists, rest on fists ✊ read the full post here