PHYSIOTHERAPY BLOGS

Kristen Ruhmann

Jun 7, 20182 min read

Fitful Sleep in Pregnancy

We all know that a lack of sleep is incredibly frustrating and affects our mood and concentration. This can be further exacerbated during...

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Menopause: Bone Density and Metabolic Changes

Kristen Ruhmann

Apr 7, 20182 min read

Menopause: Bone Density and Metabolic Changes

As discussed in Part 1, pelvic floor symptoms are commonly experienced as a result of the hormonal changes in menopause . Other...

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Kristen Ruhmann

Apr 7, 20181 min read

Menopause: The Pelvic Floor

As we go through menopause, the production of hormones (progesterone and oestrogen) from the ovaries reduces. These altered hormonal...

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Kristen Ruhmann

Feb 8, 20183 min read

Good Sitting Posture

We’ve all heard it a thousand times…correct your posture, sit well, shoulders back and so forth! But do you really think about this and...

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Kristen Ruhmann

Jan 28, 20182 min read

DE-QUERVAIN’S TENOSYNOVITIS

Are you experiencing wrist and thumb pain after having your baby? It is a very common complaint and like many other areas of the body,...

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Kristen Ruhmann

Jan 28, 20181 min read

TENS IN LABOUR

Did you know that it is actually your brain that decides if you will experience pain? Your brain protects you by constantly analysing...

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Safely returning to activity after your baby. Stage 3

Kristen Ruhmann

Jan 28, 20181 min read

Safely returning to activity after your baby. Stage 3

As you progress further through the postnatal year, returning to the other activities you love can be very rewarding. High impact sports...

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Safely returning to activity after your baby. Stage 2

Kristen Ruhmann

Dec 5, 20171 min read

Safely returning to activity after your baby. Stage 2

Once you have the “all clear” from your obstetrician or GP, you can gently head into other comfortable, low impact activities. Activities...

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Safely returning to activity after your baby. Stage 1

Kristen Ruhmann

Nov 26, 20171 min read

Safely returning to activity after your baby. Stage 1

Going home from hospital with your newborn for the first time is one of the most exciting and wonderful times in life. It can also...

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Kristen Ruhmann

Nov 8, 20172 min read

Staying active in pregnancy

There are many great reasons to continue exercising during your pregnancy. Exercise assists in maintaining your fitness levels, managing...

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