Looking to take your performance to the next level or bounce back from an injury faster? Look no further than flywheel training – the game-changer in both performance enhancement and rehabilitation!  What is Flywheel Training? Flywheel training is a cutting-edge approach that utilizes a spinning flywheel to create resistance during exercise. Unlike traditional weightlifting methods that rely on gravity, flywheel training offers variable resistance throughout the entire range of motion, maximizing muscle activation and performance gains.  Why Choose Flywheel Training? 1.   ..read more

When it comes to recovering from injury and returning to play, every step counts. That's where force plates come in, revolutionizing the world of rehabilitation and physiotherapy!  How Do They Guide Rehabilitation? Force plates play a crucial role in guiding the rehabilitation process by providing precise measurements of an individual's movement patterns, balance, and strength. Here's how they make a difference: 1.     Objective Assessment: Instead of relying solely on subjective feedback, force plates offer objective data on an individual's performance, helping ..read more

There is so much choice and options when it comes to baby carrier. Here are some top tips from a physiotherapy expert to help guide you : 1# The comfort of the mum. Test the carrier by yourself first to see what suits your comfort and needs. 2# Baby's ergonomic Hips: Choose from those where the thigh bones are supported until the knee crest and knee rests higher than the hips to maintain a good position for the hip joint even when the baby is relaxed (sleeping). Spine: The baby’s spine is C shaped, the curves are developing with the gross motor development, so it’s important that the spine is ..read more

1# The comfort of the mum. Better, you check it out by yourself to see what suits your comfort and need. 2# Baby's ergonomic Hips: Choose from those where the thigh bones are supported until the knee crest and knee rests higher than the hips to maintain a good position for the hip joint even when the baby is relaxed (sleeping). Spine: The baby’s spine is C shaped, the curves are developing with the gross motor development, so it’s important that the spine is supported in that position. In the outward facing carriers, the baby's spine position depends on the body structure of the person who ..read more

Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) is a gentle type of massage where the aim is to encourage the lymph fluid to flow more freely throughout the body. Dr Vodder MLD method is using only light touch, stimulating the mechanoreceptors of the lymph vessels under the skin with circular or spiral manipulations. During those rythmical movements there is an increase in the pressure and then a decrease to approximately zero. The direction of the pressure corresponds to the direction of lymph draiange, because the connective tissue fluid is displaced. Dr Vodders’ MLD method always starts at the neck, where ..read more

What is Shockwave therapy? Shockwave therapy (Extracorporeal shockwave)is a non-invasive treatment to alleviate pain. It is predominantly used to heal tendinopathies and other joint disorders How does it work? Shockwave sends sound waves (mechanical) into the soft tissue or bone and causes a micro trauma, breaking down scar tissue. This microtrauma signals the body to start healing and the body increases blood flow to that tissue, therefore accelerating healing. What can you treat with shockwave? Shockwave is most effective at treating tendinopathies for example rotator cuff, Achilles, hamstri ..read more

What is the pelvic floor? It is a group of muscles that are located at the bottom of your pelvis. What is the function of the pelvic floor? Support your internal organs; bladder, uterus, & bowel Support to the vagina and anal passages Plays a large role in supporting the pelvis alongside the external pelvic and deep core muscles How can the pelvic floor weaken? Pregnancy - the increased load Child birth Straining when opening your bowels (constipation) Being overweight Increased standing (e.g. working as a teacher, hairdresser...) Chronic cough Symptoms of pelvic floor weakness If you ..read more

Keeping your pelvic floor strong during pregnancy is a great way of keeping you active whilst pregnant. Try these up until 34 weeks of pregnancy: ,1) Long hold of the pelvic floor Engage pelvic floor by imagining you are stopping passing wind or passing urine. Hold for 5 seconds & release. Tips: a.) Keep breathing b.) Try not to activate other muscles (e.g tummy, bottom, legs) c.) If you feel strong increase to a 10 second hold Repeat 10 times, 3 times daily Try it in different positions: sitting standing four point kneeling side lying 2) ,Quick contractions of the pelvic floor Engage, rel ..read more

Activate Your Pelvic Floor Your pelvic floor is there to support your organs. Activating your pelvic floor can help you recover after giving birth. You can start these exercises straight away. Position: sitting, 4 point kneeling, lying down Method: Imagine "stopping passing wind". Hold for 5 seconds and relax. Repeat 10 times (hold/relax) and 2-3x daily TIP: Ensure you don't hold your breath. Activate Your Core Here is how you can activate your Deep Stomach Muscles (Transverse abdominis) Position : sit /lie / stand in a comfortable position. Method : Gradually pull your tummy button towards yo ..read more

What is the Perineum and Pelvic Floor? The perineum is the area of tissue between your vagina and anus. It connects with the muscles of the pelvic floor. The pelvic floor is a hammock of muscles which supports your pelvic organs, such as your bladder and bowels. The perineum is especially important in women. Stretching or tearing of the perineum during childbirth can affect the support that your pelvic floor gives you at the back wall of your vagina. A weak pelvic floor can also affect the control you have over your bladder and bowels. What is Perineal Massage? Perineal massage is a way of ..read more