Let’s Talk About Postpartum – Five Things You Can Do To Prepare for Postpartum Hormone Drop
The Fourth Trimester: Understanding Your Body’s Incredible Journey The fourth trimester marks a period of extraordinary transformation. While your body has accomplished the remarkable feat of childbirth, it’s now entering one of the most dramatic hormonal shifts any human can experience. To put this in perspective, your body goes from the equivalent of taking 100…
Goal Setting for 2024: Tips and Tricks!
How often do you set goals? How often do you revisit them? We all know that setting goals is important but do we apply that to all areas of our lives? A clear component of having a healthy lifestyle is setting health goals. Goals help align your focus and promote a sense of self-mastery. Setting…
Heel pain hindering your everyday activities?
What is Plantar Fasciopathy? Plantar Fasciopathy is the most common cause of heel pain in adults, affecting 1 in 10 people. ‘Plantar’ comes from the latin ‘sole of the foot’ ‘Fascia’ is connective tissue that weaves and wraps around every organ, blood vessel, muscle, bone and nerve fibre to provide structural support ‘Pathy’ is a medical suffix that…
Meet Rachel – our 2023/4 BTC scholarship recipient
I’m very grateful and super excited to be the 2023/24 Ambassador for Balmoral Triathlon Club. As part of this great opportunity I will be working with Square One Physiotherapy to regain strength and to protect these improvements by avoiding injuries! I met with Campbell recently and we wanted to write a brief Intro / history…
Top tips for mum after a vaginal birth
Rest! Try to rest when your baby sleeps. Side lying with a pillow between your knees is often a comfortable position. Remember that visitors are coming to see you, and not your clean floor! Don’t try to do everything. Delegate jobs to others. Perineal Swelling or Pain Ice packs can be really helpful to manage swelling and pain in the…
Why Strength Training is Essential for Aging Athletes
As athletes age, they often experience changes in their bodies that can affect their performance and overall health. One of the key areas affected by the aging process is the muscle. Muscle function gradually deteriorates, leading to a decrease in maximal voluntary contraction and power. While muscle mass and size also decline with age, the…
SquareOne Performance program
SquareOne Performance is a physio led Clinical Strength and Conditioning program that is outcome focused and goal orientated. The program is specific to your needs, sport or activity and takes into account your injury history. Physiotherapists are the best placed health professionals to understand your initial injury and to optimise your return to full function…
Are you tired of dealing with a “weak bladder” and the frustrations it brings?
Let’s talk about urinary incontinence, a condition that affects many women, regardless of whether they’ve had children or not. But fear not! We are here to help you bid farewell to those wee problems and get back to doing what you love! Urinary incontinence comes in two main types: stress urinary incontinence and urge…
How a Physio can help you safely Exercise with Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is the most common cancer among Australian women. Over the past two decades, advancements in treatment have significantly increased survival rates for individuals with breast cancer, with 5-year survival rates now exceeding 90%. The impact of breast cancer treatment side effects on the body has been compared to rapid aging. For example, just…
Preparing for a Successful Mini-Mos Run with Your Physio
Are you gearing up for the Mini-Mos race? Whether it’s your first time participating or you’re aiming for a personal best, involving your physiotherapist in your training can significantly impact your performance and help prevent injuries. A few visits to your physio early on in your training program can work wonders in keeping you injury-free…