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Why Do Joints Feel Stiffer in Winter? The Real Reason (Hint: It’s Not Just the Cold)

If your body feels like it needs oiling up more in winter, you're not imagining it. There's a specif...

Muscle energy used on thoracic rings (ribs)

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Physiotherapy Back Strengthening Exercises

Approximately 90% of low back pain is non-specific, meaning it has no identifiable cause using radio...

Physiotherapy Postural Correction

Many of us know we have postural problems but how do we fix them? It is not simply a matter of stand...

Why Yoga Therapy?

Rehab isn't just strength; it's adaptability. The nervous system matters more than you think. Streng...

Are you connected with your core ? – Physically & Energetically

The Physical Core Your core muscles are a dynamic network which includes not only the abdominal musc...

Muscular Tension vs Weakness: Holds the Key to Better Movement

Balance tension with weakness. Balance muscle tension to support joints, improve posture, reduce pai...

Stretching – how to be effective

Stretching is more effective when done mindfully, balancing "effort and ease".

Changing Habits – Neuromuscular Retraining

Neuromuscular retraining is the training of new patterns of movement with a mindful mental focus on ...

Golf Injuries

Have you ever suffered any of these Common Golf Injuries If you’re a regular golfer, you’ve likely e...

Back Pain and “Core” Muscle Strengthening.

Core stability refers to alignment and muscular control such that you feel balanced and strong in a ...

Back Pain and Biomechanical Causes

A Victim between a stiff rib cage and tight hip joints. How it works: Anatomy The joints in the lumb...

Back Pain, the breathing Diaphragm and the Pelvic Floor.

Back Pain, breathing and the diaphragm are related. The diapragm is a "core"muscle. It affects the m...

Hip and Pelvic Pain

Pelvic and buttock pain comes from a variety of sources; muscular, neural, mechanical, internal and ...

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Breathing Physiotherapy Exercises

The Power of Breath: Enhance Your Well-Being Through Controlled Breathing Breathing is more than jus...

Breathing – Physical, Physiological and Emotional

Functional breathing is natural breathing; we don’t think about it. But what happens if that b...

Back Pain, the breathing Diaphragm and the Pelvic Floor.

Back Pain, breathing and the diaphragm are related. The diapragm is a "core"muscle. It affects the m...

Mind Body Connection

How does the mind affect our physical body? There are two nervous systems in your body - Skeletal ...

Breathing Exercises to de-stress, relax and regulate the nervous system

Breathing Exercises to de-stress, relax and regulate the nervous system. 5 different breathing pract...

Breathing – Physical, Physiological and Emotional

Breathing _ Physical, Physiological and Emotional components. 1. Postural correction and stretches 2...

Muscular Tension vs Weakness: Holds the Key to Better Movement

Balance tension with weakness. Balance muscle tension to support joints, improve posture, reduce pai...

Stretching – how to be effective

Stretching is more effective when done mindfully, balancing "effort and ease".

Changing Habits – Neuromuscular Retraining

Neuromuscular retraining is the training of new patterns of movement with a mindful mental focus on ...

Plantar Fascia and Heel pain

5 causes for heel pain - often called Plantar Fasciitis...but is it really?

Fascia Connects us from Head to Toes

The fibres around our muscles and tendons form a kind of mesh; when the fibres in the mesh are align...

Why Do Joints Feel Stiffer in Winter? The Real Reason (Hint: It’s Not Just the Cold)

If your body feels like it needs oiling up more in winter, you're not imagining it. There's a specif...

Core Foot Posture Exercises

Small muscles in the feet, called intrinsic muscles, help stabilise the feet. They can get weak from...

Self Foot Physiotherapy Massage

You can help yourself with a Self massage for foot and plantar fascia pain. This is more than just r...

Understanding Knee Pain

Knee Pain, Arthritis, Patellofemoral pain, ligament injuries. Treatment includes strengthening the V...

Balance and “Grounding”

Balance Begins With the Ground Beneath Us Balance becomes easier the moment we truly feel the ground...

Are you connected with your core ? – Physically & Energetically

The Physical Core Your core muscles are a dynamic network which includes not only the abdominal musc...

Peripheral Nerve Entrapment

Peripheral nerves can become entrapped or restricted by a small amount of pressure from muscular ten...

Nerve Pain in Feet

Understanding Nerve Pain in the Feet Foot pain isn’t always caused by muscles or joints—it can...

Plantar Fascia and Heel pain

5 causes for heel pain - often called Plantar Fasciitis...but is it really?

Patellofemoral Knee Pain

Patellofemoral knee pain is due to the knee cap not tracking properly within the femoral groove (the...

How to enjoy your skiing and avoid aches and pains.

A physio's advice for skiing - fitness and prevention of injury; 1. Both cardio and strength 2. Yog...

Walking & Running Technique: A Physio’s Introduction to Chi Walking

Walking more efficiently with less strain on your body - learn this walking technique with A-J at Ph...

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Balance and “Grounding”

Balance Begins With the Ground Beneath Us Balance becomes easier the moment we truly feel the ground...

Are you connected with your core ? – Physically & Energetically

The Physical Core Your core muscles are a dynamic network which includes not only the abdominal musc...

Muscular Tension vs Weakness: Holds the Key to Better Movement

Balance tension with weakness. Balance muscle tension to support joints, improve posture, reduce pai...

Changing Habits – Neuromuscular Retraining

Neuromuscular retraining is the training of new patterns of movement with a mindful mental focus on ...

Hip and Pelvic Pain

Pelvic and buttock pain comes from a variety of sources; muscular, neural, mechanical, internal and ...

Patellofemoral Knee Pain

Patellofemoral knee pain is due to the knee cap not tracking properly within the femoral groove (the...

Walking & Running Technique: A Physio’s Introduction to Chi Walking

Walking more efficiently with less strain on your body - learn this walking technique with A-J at Ph...

Postural types; ideal, kyphosis, lordosis, flat back, sway back.

What is good Posture?

Ideal posture is balanced alignment of your body over your feet. How to correct your posture...

Why Yoga Therapy?

Rehab isn't just strength; it's adaptability. The nervous system matters more than you think. Streng...

Balance and “Grounding”

Balance Begins With the Ground Beneath Us Balance becomes easier the moment we truly feel the ground...

Muscular Tension vs Weakness: Holds the Key to Better Movement

Balance tension with weakness. Balance muscle tension to support joints, improve posture, reduce pai...

Stretching – how to be effective

Stretching is more effective when done mindfully, balancing "effort and ease".

Peripheral Nerve Entrapment

Peripheral nerves can become entrapped or restricted by a small amount of pressure from muscular ten...

Changing Habits – Neuromuscular Retraining

Neuromuscular retraining is the training of new patterns of movement with a mindful mental focus on ...

Golf Injuries

Have you ever suffered any of these Common Golf Injuries If you’re a regular golfer, you’ve likely e...

Hip and Pelvic Pain

Pelvic and buttock pain comes from a variety of sources; muscular, neural, mechanical, internal and ...

Walking & Running Technique: A Physio’s Introduction to Chi Walking

Walking more efficiently with less strain on your body - learn this walking technique with A-J at Ph...

Sitting Posture to prevent neck and back pain

When sitting or standing for hours, it is important to look after your spine with good posture.

Sitting Posture -Ergonomic Physiotherapy Tips

There has been an increase in neck and shoulder pain with so many people working on computers and wi...

Physiotherapy Postural Correction

Many of us know we have postural problems but how do we fix them? It is not simply a matter of stand...

Muscular Tension vs Weakness: Holds the Key to Better Movement

Balance tension with weakness. Balance muscle tension to support joints, improve posture, reduce pai...

Headaches

Headaches are one of the most common and treatable health problems worldwide. When headaches become ...

Changing Habits – Neuromuscular Retraining

Neuromuscular retraining is the training of new patterns of movement with a mindful mental focus on ...

Jaw Tension and Headache

Headaches can originate from the jaw. Do you clench or grind your jaw at night? There are shared ner...

Jaw Pain – Temporomandibular Joint

Jaw pain can cause facial pain, headaches, neck pain and even shoulder pain. Do you clench or brux? ...

Peripheral Nerve Entrapment

Peripheral nerves can become entrapped or restricted by a small amount of pressure from muscular ten...

Changing Habits – Neuromuscular Retraining

Neuromuscular retraining is the training of new patterns of movement with a mindful mental focus on ...

Nerve Pain in Feet

Understanding Nerve Pain in the Feet Foot pain isn’t always caused by muscles or joints—it can...

Hip and Pelvic Pain

Pelvic and buttock pain comes from a variety of sources; muscular, neural, mechanical, internal and ...

Why Do Joints Feel Stiffer in Winter? The Real Reason (Hint: It’s Not Just the Cold)

If your body feels like it needs oiling up more in winter, you're not imagining it. There's a specif...

Muscle Energy Techniques: Using Gentle Effort to Create Lasting Change

Muscle Energy Technique (MET) is a hands-on treatment approach commonly used by physiotherapists, os...

Core Foot Posture Exercises

Small muscles in the feet, called intrinsic muscles, help stabilise the feet. They can get weak from...

Physiotherapy Back Strengthening Exercises

Approximately 90% of low back pain is non-specific, meaning it has no identifiable cause using radio...

Self Foot Physiotherapy Massage

You can help yourself with a Self massage for foot and plantar fascia pain. This is more than just r...

Skiing Physiotherapy Exercises

A-J shares all she has learned about preparing for skiing and preventing injuries from her years as ...

Physiotherapy Types of Stretches

Stretching is where we stretch the connective tissue around muscles. We also assist with the sliding...

Sitting Posture -Ergonomic Physiotherapy Tips

There has been an increase in neck and shoulder pain with so many people working on computers and wi...

Breathing Physiotherapy Exercises

The Power of Breath: Enhance Your Well-Being Through Controlled Breathing Breathing is more than jus...

Physiotherapy Postural Correction

Many of us know we have postural problems but how do we fix them? It is not simply a matter of stand...

Why Yoga Therapy?

Rehab isn't just strength; it's adaptability. The nervous system matters more than you think. Streng...

Understanding Knee Pain

Knee Pain, Arthritis, Patellofemoral pain, ligament injuries. Treatment includes strengthening the V...

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Sitting Posture -Ergonomic Physiotherapy Tips

There has been an increase in neck and shoulder pain with so many people working on computers and wi...

Muscular Tension vs Weakness: Holds the Key to Better Movement

Balance tension with weakness. Balance muscle tension to support joints, improve posture, reduce pai...

Peripheral Nerve Entrapment

Peripheral nerves can become entrapped or restricted by a small amount of pressure from muscular ten...

Changing Habits – Neuromuscular Retraining

Neuromuscular retraining is the training of new patterns of movement with a mindful mental focus on ...

Golf Injuries

Have you ever suffered any of these Common Golf Injuries If you’re a regular golfer, you’ve likely e...

Sitting Posture to prevent neck and back pain

When sitting or standing for hours, it is important to look after your spine with good posture.

Shoulder Pain and Muscular Imbalance.

Our shoulders are wonderfully mobile joints—but that mobility comes with a trade-off: they’re vulner...

Breathing – Physical, Physiological and Emotional

Breathing _ Physical, Physiological and Emotional components. 1. Postural correction and stretches 2...

Thoracic (mid spine) and shoulder pain

Rib Rings: Thoracic (mid-spine) and shoulder pain is often due to dysfunction of the ribs or thoraci...

Why Yoga Therapy?

Rehab isn't just strength; it's adaptability. The nervous system matters more than you think. Streng...

Muscular Tension vs Weakness: Holds the Key to Better Movement

Balance tension with weakness. Balance muscle tension to support joints, improve posture, reduce pai...

Golf Injuries

Have you ever suffered any of these Common Golf Injuries If you’re a regular golfer, you’ve likely e...

Thoracic Rings and Treatment

A Whole-Body Perspective – Movement and Pain The Thoracic Ring Approach™, developed by Canadia...

Thoracic (mid spine) and shoulder pain

Rib Rings: Thoracic (mid-spine) and shoulder pain is often due to dysfunction of the ribs or thoraci...

Why Do Joints Feel Stiffer in Winter? The Real Reason (Hint: It’s Not Just the Cold)

If your body feels like it needs oiling up more in winter, you're not imagining it. There's a specif...

Self Foot Physiotherapy Massage

You can help yourself with a Self massage for foot and plantar fascia pain. This is more than just r...

Skiing Physiotherapy Exercises

A-J shares all she has learned about preparing for skiing and preventing injuries from her years as ...

Myofascial Slings and Physio-Yoga Stretches

What is Fascia? Fascia is connective tissue; it connects every cell in the body. In a more gross sen...

Physiotherapy Types of Stretches

Stretching is where we stretch the connective tissue around muscles. We also assist with the sliding...

Breathing Physiotherapy Exercises

The Power of Breath: Enhance Your Well-Being Through Controlled Breathing Breathing is more than jus...

Why Yoga Therapy?

Rehab isn't just strength; it's adaptability. The nervous system matters more than you think. Streng...

Breathing – Physical, Physiological and Emotional

Functional breathing is natural breathing; we don’t think about it. But what happens if that b...

Are you connected with your core ? – Physically & Energetically

The Physical Core Your core muscles are a dynamic network which includes not only the abdominal musc...

Stretching – how to be effective

Stretching is more effective when done mindfully, balancing "effort and ease".

Back Pain and “Core” Muscle Strengthening.

Core stability refers to alignment and muscular control such that you feel balanced and strong in a ...

Back Pain, the breathing Diaphragm and the Pelvic Floor.

Back Pain, breathing and the diaphragm are related. The diapragm is a "core"muscle. It affects the m...

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Workshop – Yoga for Beginners & Beyond

Learn with a physiotherapist. Practice yoga safely for your body type. Protect your joints - back, h...

Workshop – Rehabilitate and Move Well with Physio – Yoga

This is a physiotherapy-informed movement masterclass designed to help you understand your body, use...

Workshop – Anatomy Beyond the Pose

This workshop helps yoga teachers deepen their knowledge of functional anatomy, movement patterns, a...

Physiotherapy, rehabilitation and yoga articles.

Explore by topic – scroll down.

Why Do Joints Feel Stiffer in Winter? The Real Reason (Hint: It’s Not Just the Cold)

Muscle Energy Techniques: Using Gentle Effort to Create Lasting Change

Core Foot Posture Exercises

Physiotherapy Back Strengthening Exercises

Self Foot Physiotherapy Massage

Skiing Physiotherapy Exercises

Myofascial Slings and Physio-Yoga Stretches

Physiotherapy Types of Stretches

Sitting Posture -Ergonomic Physiotherapy Tips

Breathing Physiotherapy Exercises

Workshop – Yoga for Beginners & Beyond

Workshop – Rehabilitate and Move Well with Physio – Yoga

Workshop – Anatomy Beyond the Pose

Physiotherapy Postural Correction

Why Yoga Therapy?

Understanding Knee Pain

Breathing – Physical, Physiological and Emotional

Balance and “Grounding”

Osteoporosis – Physio and Yoga exercise

Are you connected with your core ? – Physically & Energetically

Muscular Tension vs Weakness: Holds the Key to Better Movement

Stretching – how to be effective

Peripheral Nerve Entrapment

Headaches

Changing Habits – Neuromuscular Retraining

Nerve Pain in Feet

Plantar Fascia and Heel pain

Golf Injuries

Back Pain and “Core” Muscle Strengthening.

Back Pain and Biomechanical Causes

Back Pain, the breathing Diaphragm and the Pelvic Floor.

Hip and Pelvic Pain

Patellofemoral Knee Pain

Physical Therapy in Yoga Therapy.

How to enjoy your skiing and avoid aches and pains.

Walking & Running Technique: A Physio’s Introduction to Chi Walking

Behavioural Causes of Pain

Mind Body Connection

Thoracic Rings and Treatment

5 Causes and Treatments for Heel Pain

Core Foot Posture exercises

Breathing Exercises to de-stress, relax and regulate the nervous system

Jaw Tension and Headache

Fascia Connects us from Head to Toes

Sitting Posture to prevent neck and back pain

Self-foot massage for pain relief

What is good Posture?

Shoulder Pain and Muscular Imbalance.

Breathing – Physical, Physiological and Emotional

Jaw Pain – Temporomandibular Joint

Spinal strength and mobility.

Thoracic (mid spine) and shoulder pain

Physiotherapy Back Strengthening Exercises

Physiotherapy Postural Correction

Why Yoga Therapy?

Are you connected with your core ? – Physically & Energetically

Muscular Tension vs Weakness: Holds the Key to Better Movement

Stretching – how to be effective

Changing Habits – Neuromuscular Retraining

Golf Injuries

Back Pain and “Core” Muscle Strengthening.

Back Pain and Biomechanical Causes

Back Pain, the breathing Diaphragm and the Pelvic Floor.

Hip and Pelvic Pain

Sitting Posture to prevent neck and back pain

What is good Posture?

Breathing – Physical, Physiological and Emotional

Spinal strength and mobility.

Breathing Physiotherapy Exercises

Breathing – Physical, Physiological and Emotional

Back Pain, the breathing Diaphragm and the Pelvic Floor.

Mind Body Connection

Breathing Exercises to de-stress, relax and regulate the nervous system

Breathing – Physical, Physiological and Emotional

Muscular Tension vs Weakness: Holds the Key to Better Movement

Stretching – how to be effective

Changing Habits – Neuromuscular Retraining

Plantar Fascia and Heel pain