Abs separation is a stretch in the connective tissue between your tummy muscles, and most women notice it in the second half of pregnancy. Also known as abdominal separation or diastasis recti, it’s a normal response to a growing baby and it often improves after birth. How well your core controls and supports your trunk…
When the time comes to visit a trusted women’s health physio Brisbane, the team of professionals at North West Physiotherapy are here to help. We understand that a woman’s body experiences significant changes throughout life – from teenage years through to menopause and beyond. Our qualified women’s health physiotherapists concentrate on strengthening pelvic floor muscles…
Weak pelvic floor muscles can lead to pelvic organ prolapse, lower back pain or incontinence, so if you’re experiencing any of these issues it might be time to make an appointment with a pelvic floor physio Brisbane. At North West Physio, a number of our therapists have specialised training in women’s health and will be…
If you’ve just welcomed a new baby into the world, or you’re preparing for the birth of your child, we’re here to help with all your postnatal physiotherapy Brisbane needs. While it can be challenging to prioritise your self-care and health during the 4th trimester, our women’s health specialists are here to help with a…
The experienced team at North West Physio have put together 5 of the best stretches to do while working from home. Just because you’re confined to your desk for a number of hours each day, doesn’t mean you have to lose mobility or experience pain because of it. Stretching on a regular basis can prevent stiffness and help…
Why? There’s an ever-growing amount of research that goes back approximately 20 years that demonstrates the performance enhancement and injury mitigation benefits of strength training in endurance athletes. Cycling is included. Cycling, in all of its forms (track, mountain bike, road) is essentially about the ability to generate power. Yes cardiovascular capabilities are important, but…
As we get older, we begin to lose muscle size and strength. This may begin to impact the way we enjoy our daily lives. We may find we can’t walk as far as we once use to, standing up from a chair is hard or hanging up the washing is quite tiring. Research has proven…
We’re excited to let our valued clients know that North West Physiotherapist Ron Prasad will now be offering consultations from The Pedaler HQ at Milton. Starting Monday 3 August 2020, Ron will be available Monday and Friday afternoons from 2pm-6pm. The team at North West Physio has a friendly and professional approach to physiotherapy and we’re excited…