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Effect of Pregnancy on the Pelvic Floor | Chloe Petith

A number of factors contribute to weakening of the pelvic floor during pregnancy:1. Hormonal changes cause the pelvic floor (muscles and tissues) to soften and stretch;2. Weight gain;3. Straining with constipation; and4. Inappropriate pregnancy and postnatal exercises such as intense core abdominal exercises and high impact exercise (e.g. jogging). Benefits of Pelvic Exercises for Pregnancy […]

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Benefits of exercising during pregnancy

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Once pregnant, many women tend to decrease their activity levels. Research states that barriers to exercise reported by pregnant women include lack of motivation, perceived lack of time due to family and work demands, desire to postpone weight loss until after delivery and pain with movement.Many pregnant women are either not advised of the benefits

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What we do in the Antenatal Program | Chloe Petith

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Is your back aching? Can you start to feel your pelvis widening? Are you getting swelling down your legs? If so, then we can help you guys! These classes are brilliant as you can exercise in a safe manner – especially if you have any pre-existing pains or discomforts that come along with being pregnant

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Why we do the Antenatal Program

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Chloe Petith, one of the Physiotherapist here at Vector Health, talks us through our new antenatal program. In this video Chloe will give you a rundown on what we’re doing in the class from the exercises, to the reasons why and a little bit about pregnancy and your antenatal changes throughout your pregnancy. A few

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How to: Knee Strapping

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Knee strapping can be a very useful thing to learn if you play sports or find you have weak knees on impact. Watch as Aaron, Physiotherapist, takes us through a few different ways to strap up your knee and why and when you should. These techniques are only a temporary fix that is best address

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Heart Health Check

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I thought I would write this to help people understand the importance of heart health and what you can do about it. The information on the Heart Foundation website about what a Health Check of your Heart looks like is HERE. Please go and check this out if you are over 45 years of age

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How to: Ankle Strapping | Aaron Sullivan

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Ankle strapping can be a very useful thing to learn if you play sports or find you have weak ankles and have a tenancy to roll them. Watch as Aaron, Physiotherapist, takes us through a few different ways to strap up your ankle and why and when you should. These techniques are only a temporary

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How to correctly perform a deadlift

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Watch as Glenn Hansen and Jordan Moffit demonstrate how to correctly perform a deadlift and how you can work your way up from the basics.

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Exercising when Pregnant – should I?

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Exercising when Pregnant is a commonly discussed topic with many people. The research would suggest that if you have an uncomplicated pregnancy, or you have not been advised by your treating doctor or allied health professional, then the answer is “yes you should exercise.” The next question, which is probably the most important question, is

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What is your Lymphatic System and how we can help with Lymphedema

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What is your Lymphatic System?Your lymphatic system is a marvellous cross between your immune and circulatory systems consisting of tissue, vessels and nodes. It circulates lymph fluid throughout your body that collects bacteria, viruses and waste products. The fluid flows into your lymph nodes via the vessels, where lymphocytes filter out the waste/infectious materials. These

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Knee Injuries & Injury Prevention

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As performance coaches, one big part of our job is making sure our athletes are fit to play their chosen sport – including injury prevention and return to sport in collaboration with the athlete’s physio team. Injury prevention isn’t exclusive to young athletes; as we age, it is important that we maintain strength, joint mobility

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Smoking Risks, what are they?

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Smoking has been a contentious practice over the last couple of decades. To try and help make informed decisions about smoking here is some information to help you. Nicotine is the addictive chemical in cigarettes which acts on the brain by releasing adrenaline and dopamine. Researchers at Harvard are researching the effects/ benefits of nicotine

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WHY DOES STRETCHING HELP WITH MUSCLES

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Stretching is an ideal ingredient to fulfill a healthy and fit lifestyle or achieve superior athletic performance. Stretching in all forms is important in keeping muscles appropriately conditioned and flexible, and in turn, that flexibility is vital to maintain a functional range of motion within the joints. When one doesn’t stretch (unless you are blessed

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Effect of Pregnancy on the Pelvic Floor | Chloe Petith

Benefits of exercising during pregnancy

What we do in the Antenatal Program | Chloe Petith

Why we do the Antenatal Program

How to: Knee Strapping

Heart Health Check

How to: Ankle Strapping | Aaron Sullivan

How to correctly perform a deadlift

Exercising when Pregnant – should I?

What is your Lymphatic System and how we can help with Lymphedema

Knee Injuries & Injury Prevention

Smoking Risks, what are they?

WHY DOES STRETCHING HELP WITH MUSCLES

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