Did you know that joint pain can be largely attributed to being overweight? Studies have shown that peoples body weight can be amplified by 5-7 times when running, thereby placing a huge amount of pressure on the joints. Given this slice of information, it’s reasonable to think that a loss of only 5kg can make
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Sitting, is it the new smoking?
General health, osteo, osteopath, Osteopathy, physio, Physiotherapy, shellharbour, Sitting
Our current lives have been altered so that we spend most of it sitting down and being stationary. So are the impacts of this as negative as smoking? How do you sit at a desk? According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), an estimated 3.2 million deaths can be attributed to physical inactivity. Our sedentary lifestyles
Tradies add health to your toolbox!
Fitness, General health, Knee Pain, Lower Back Pain, Osteopathy, Physiotherapy, Pilates, Stretching, Tradies Health
Pre and Post Natal Pilates
Exercise recovery, Fitness, osteo, osteopath, Osteopathy, physio, Physiotherapy, Pilates, shellharbour, Uncategorized
Pilates is a great exercise option for pregnant women, and post pregnancy. Pregnancy is a journey. Not only does working out with pilates classes ensure you are strong and healthy, it also has a very positive impact on your baby’s mental and physical well-being. Exercising during your pregnancy also reduces your chances of gestational diabetes
What is Osteopathy?
General health, Knee Pain, Lower Back Pain, osteo, osteopath, Osteopathy, shellharbour, Uncategorized
Osteopathy is a form of hands on manual therapy which recognises the important link between the body’s structure and the way it functions. Osteopaths focus on the body as a whole unit with paying attention to how the bones, joints, muscles, nerves, circulation, connective tissue and internal organs function. Osteopaths identify the type of dysfunction
Pilates Class Timetable
Exercise recovery, osteo, osteopath, Osteopathy, physio, Physiotherapy, Pilates
Village Physiotherapy Pilates Class Timetable! At Village Physio we now have a beautiful gym space where we are running Pilates classes, so check out our timetable below to find a class that fits into your week. Please give us a call on 4296 3907 to book your initial pilates class. Our current introductory special is:
Foam rolling- a few easy tips.
Exercise recovery, Foam roller, General health, Osteopathy, Physiotherapy, Running, Stretching
It might feel like you have done enough for your body by getting out and exercising, but your body needs a little bit of help to recover well and to stay injury free. Research is now showing that foam rolling helps to increase circulation so the connective tissue and muscle are getting more oxygen and
Pilates… Tell me more!
Exercise recovery, Lower Back Pain, osteo, osteopath, Osteopathy, physio, Pilates, shellharbour, Stretching
So lets start back when Pilates was created. It was created by Joseph Pilates, a German-born fitness guru, back in the 1920’s. Joseph created unique sequences of movements that worked the mind and muscles in harmony. Joseph Pilates had a vision and mission to change the state of the world’s health crisis through movement, good
Dietary changes to reduce inflammation in your body
Continuing on from our previous blog about the connection between your gut and your immune system, I have included some simple dietary and lifestyle changes that you can make to help reduce inflammation in your body. This inflammation could be due to injury, poor food choices or a diagnosed inflammatory condition. Consume plenty of: Water Herbs &