The social construct of feeling "old" in your 30s and 40s has perpetuated a disempowering mindset that can hinder quality of life. It's crucial to understand that inflammation isn't solely a symptom of aging; instead, it is a sign that our bodies are out of balance. There is much you can do to help, and we can support you.

When the vestibular system is not functioning effectively, this information is not conveyed efficiently to the brain, which can cause dizziness, vertigo and balance issues. Vestibular Physiotherapy can help people experiencing dizziness and vertigo. 

The benefits of regular exercise cannot be overstated. Exercise helps to improve mood and sleep, muscle strength and bone mass, lower blood glucose levels (BGLs), improve heart health and more.

Introducing strength training under the guidance of an exercise physiologist is the best way to ensure that children and teenagers are safe doing strength exercise. Our practitioners introduce strength exercise to adolescents with a focus on teaching quality movement.

The last few years has brought many challenges. But with these challenges it has forced us to reflect on why we are running this business and if it was worthwhile to continue to. It forced us to reflect on what our values are and why we have Embody Movement. And today we want to share it with you…

Without maintaining an adequate level of hydration our bodies can’t function at their best. Water is an essential component for our daily functions.

It is quite common for belly birthing mothers to feel sore, weak, and fearful to move following this procedure. However, reconnecting to the area and waking up the tissue are two of the most important things to do following caesarean delivery.

Osteoarthritis is an extremely common condition, affecting millions of people worldwide. Common misconceptions as to the cause of Osteoarthritis include that joint cartilage can be worn down by too much activity such as running or sport, or that loss of cartilage causes bone rubbing on bone.

Have you ever experienced an injury or pain but couldn’t pinpoint what had caused it? As Physiotherapists who value looking at the whole picture with our clients, we endeavour to investigate the factors that lead to ongoing pain, when the cause is not obvious.

After the whirlwind of birth and the first few weeks of newborn care, it is critical to have the space to acknowledge and understand how this process has affected you personally to enable optimal recovery postpartum and a safe return to activity and life with a new baby.

A coach can help you to identify your goals and provide the clear steps to help you achieve it. A health coach is experienced in the health scope identifying lifestyle behaviours that you would like to change to improve your health and wellbeing and can make the overwhelming task totally achievable.

What about the “The Gap”? Is always a commonly asked question during pregnancy and in the post-natal period.

I thought it would be good to look at what is normal and what is involved in assessment and treatment.

If you have knee or hip osteoarthritis, there are many treatments available that can help you to stay active, reduce pain and prevent further degeneration. Fortunately, there is a lot you can do to manage and treat osteoarthritis to reduce the need for invasive treatments or surgery. Embody Movement Exercise Physiologist Courtney Pointon explains.

There are various types of bariatric surgery that can aid weight loss. We explore the types of bariatric surgery and what to expect after the surgery. Starting an exercise program after bariatric surgery can be overwhelming. An experienced Exercise Physiologist will reassure you and provide safe and effective exercises to help you increase confidence, mobility and fitness.

A pelvic organ prolapse is a bothersome descent of a pelvic organ into your vaginal cavity. Despite there being no natural cures for this condition this does not mean it has to affect your livelihood and limit your activity forever.

As a clinic that uses exercise as treatment often patients often call to ask if they should attend their session if they are in pain. Perhaps you woke up with a sore neck, or yesterday you bent over to pick up the paper and tweaked your back. Is it best to rest or can exercise and movement help you to recover faster?

Inflammation is a normal result of injury, and actually assists injuries to repair. Ongoing inflammation, without a mechanism for injury, can be a sign of systemic disease, where the body is frequently dealing with inflammation caused by either auto-immune dysfunction or other conditions.

New research has shown that the old school warmups of performing several stationary stretches is inadequate in warming up the body, preventing injuries or improving performance. FIFA 11+ is a sport-specific warm-up with 3 components. Practising the FIFA 11+ Kids warm-up has been shown to reduce injuries by 50%.

Have you noticed that throughout each month there are days where you feel stronger than others? Or perhaps, you feel low on energy and prefer to do light exercises. We explore how to optimise your exercise results by understanding your hormones and menstrual cycle.

Can you make it to the toilet without running or leaking? Do you empty your bladder 6-8 times a day? Is your stream strong and steady? Can you hold off going to the toilet? Embody Movement Physiotherapist Rachel Morgan-Varlow explores what makes a happy bladder and provides tips for reducing sudden urinary urgency.