PHYSIOTHERAPY BLOGS

Kristen Ruhmann

Jun 7, 2018
2 min

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, 2018
2 min

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, 2018
1 min

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, 2018
3 min

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, 2018
2 min

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, 2018
1 min

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, 2018
1 min

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, 2017
1 min

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, 2017
1 min

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, 2017
2 min

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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