Osteoporosis is a common condition characterised by weakened bones that can fracture more easily. In Australia, more than two thirds of people over the age of 60 have osteoporosis or osteopenia, and one in three women over the age of 50 will experience a fracture. Many women don’t realise they have osteopenia (low bone density) […]
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Congratulations! If you are reading this, you have survived all the glamour of pregnancy, experienced the truly glitzy red carpet experience of birth (ha!), and are probably in depths of the sleep deprived glory of motherhood. You might even be reading this on your phone during a 3am feed. Welcome to the hood! You’ve been
Do i reeeally need to see a women’s health physio after I’ve had a baby? Read More »
1. Exercise throughout your pregnancy – this will keep your body fit and strong and improve not only your experience through pregnancy, but also your recovery. Did you know that exercise guidelines for frequency and duration do not change when you fall pregnant? 2. Prepare the passage – get your pelvic floor checked by a
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Often nicknamed “ab separation”, DRA actually refers to the thinning and widening of the connective tissue in the middle of the abdominal wall between the rectus abdominis muscles, and the associated laxity of the abdominal wall. Is it normal? Slight separation towards the end of pregnancy should be considered normal – that baby has to
The Lowdown on DRA (Diastasis Rectus Abdominis) Read More »
Our founder, Simone Szabo, is one of the most energetic, multi-tasking women you’ll ever meet. She runs multiple physiotherapy businesses, is a mum-of-three, mentors other physiotherapists, is always researching the latest evidence-based physio practices. In her spare time (what spare time?!) she also jogs…. so WHY did she take on the challenge of starting Women’s
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