Resources
Ego and Sustaining Injury in the Garden and the Gym: A Personal Reflection (Stuart Robbins)
Ego and Sustaining Injury in the Garden and the Gym: A Personal Reflection (Stuart Robbins)
How many times a week should I do Pilates?
Pilates x 1 per week V’s 3-5 x per week…. Just like Pilates itself the answer isn’t one size fits all.
10 Minute Stretching
We asked Ashlea Crupi (Pilates Instructor) to share with us some of the stretches she gives her Pilates clients to do, and, what are the benefits of stretching? Stretching has so many benefits, it relieves joint pain and stiffness, reduces muscle spasm, increases...
7 Tips Reduce Back Pain
Reduce pain with good computer posture! Ergonomics Video What is Ergonomics? Ergonomics is concerned with human anatomical, anthropometric, physiological and biomechanical characteristics as they relate to physical activity. The relevant topics include working...
Poor Desk Posture? – Dr Stuart’s favourite corrective exercise.
The Prone Cobra. Many patients ask: “What exercises could I perform to assist or improve my posture? We asked Dr Stuart Robbins (Osteopath) this question. His Answer: Whilst there are many, and that they usually need to be individualised to the patient’s specific...
Posterior Chain Bridging
Supine Hip Extensions (Bridging) Pictured: Dr Rebecca Rowe – (Osteopath / Pilates Instrutor) What is one of the simplest exercises to develop your gluteal or bottom muscles? The supine hip extension or bridge has got...
Rotator Cuff Rehabilitation – External Rotation Exercises.
We asked Dr Alastair Tehan (Osteopath) what are some common exercises he prescribes when dealing with shoulder injuries? He responded: There are many exercises and it really depends on the type of shoulder injury the person has sustained, but lets say someone has...
5 Steps to Reduce stress in your body.
Dr Eliska Axford (Osteopath) is presenting on women’s health, stress and Osteopathy as part of our women’s health and wealth seminars. In her lecture she discusses the physical manifestations of stress within the body and she gets quite technical regarding hormones...
How to roll your ITB (Iliotibial band)
This article is not going to cover if you should or shouldn’t be using a foam roller to release your ITB as this is a clinical decision that should be made by your Osteopath or other practitioner based on your presentation and a range of factors. This article is...
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome Author: Dr Jessica Bowman (Osteopath) We asked Dr Jessica Bowman if she could tell us a little about a common knee complaint, here’s what she had to say. What is patellofemoral pain syndrome? Patellofemoral pain syndrome is one of the most...
Trochanteric Bursitis
Author: Dr Jessica Bowman (Osteopath) Experiencing recurrent pain down the outside of your hip? You could be suffering from Trochanteric Bursitis. We asked Dr Jessica Bowman if she could tell us a little about this condition- it’s more common than you would think!...
Rotator Cuff Injury
With the start of the cricket season, we see a huge spike in rotator cuff injuries. We asked Dr Jessica Bowman if she could tell us a little about these- here’s what she had to say. Author: Dr Jessica Bowman (Osteopath) The shoulder joint is relatively unstable,...
