Nutrition for tissue health: The most obvious reason for choosing wisely which and how many foods to consume is weight management. Most people may not be aware just how important weight management is not only for your appearance and general health but also for the health of your tissues such as muscles, tendons, bones, and …
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Has pain been holding you back with your current land-based program and not sure what to try next? As summer is currently here, there is no better time to consider hydrotherapy as part of your regular exercise or rehabilitation program. This blog is your information guide to hydrotherapy to see if it is right for …
The practise of Meditation has been around for at least 5,500 years, believed to have originated on the Indian subcontinent. As technology has progressed, this ancient practise has become more and more accessible and popular, with over 52 million people downloading at least 1 Meditation app in 2019. Technology is also helping us to measure …
The origin of Yoga is to unite the mind, body, and spirit. It builds strength and awareness of the mind and body when transferring between different poses. Yoga has been shown to promote relaxation during stressful times and is often the main reason for people taking Yoga classes. However, it does a lot more than …
Most people are aware of the acronym RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) for acute tissue injury. However, it has been brought to light in recent years that this acronym only focuses on the acute phase (initial few hours to days) of care and rehabilitation1… but what should you do after this initial phase? This is …
What causes lower back pain? The vast majority of people experience what is referred to as non- specific lower back pain. This does not mean the pain is not real but it refers to lower back pain caused by conditions that are not serious. Non-specific lower back pain will usually respond well to a combination …
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Powerbands are a useful tool to perform strength and conditioning exercsises if you do not have access to a gym. They are portable, light weight and fit in your suitcase (good to burn off those extra unwanted calories whilst on holiday). Bands can be used to replicate any gym exercise you would otherwise use a …
Wunda chair What is the Wunda chair? A wunda chair, low chair or Pilates chair is an additional resistive exercise equipment to the standard Pilates reformer that incorporates the use of springs for resistance which means that muscles are worked eccentrically and concentrically giving them strength and length through their entire range of movement . …
THE COMMON EQUIPMENT WE USE IN CLINICAL CLASSES YOU MAY NOT BE AWARE OF! Read More »
Summer is coming, and it’s time to get into our exercise spirit again. Starting a new workout regime can be challenging, and commonly we may experience muscle soreness when we roll out of bed the next day. Mild soreness is a natural outcome of any kind of physical activity and this discomfort usually occurs between …
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Here at Ellenbrook Physiotherapy, we offer several classes as well as individual exercise options in our Sana Vida rehab studio. With 10 reformers and a fully equipped gymnasium, we can accommodate all your exercise goals, working on aspects of mobility, stability, strength, power, energy and mindfulness. If you’re looking to get started with some exercises …
