Knowing what IS the right exercise after having a baby can be so very confusing. Having an experienced professional to guide you safely can make all the difference. Thats what we do at Vital Core physio.

Wow I wasn’t expecting that! So you’ve had your baby. You love them more then lift itself. But…. What’s happened to your body? You still look and feel six months pregnant – no one told you about that bit… and there’s this line/ gap/ hollow down the middle of your now striped/ scarred tummy… whats […]

Research shows that more than three quarters of Australians experiencing bladder leakage (Urinary incontinence) prefer to put up with the embarrassing problem than seek professional help, despite the fact most cases can be prevented, cured or better managed. Figures from the  Continence Foundation of Australia show 76 per cent of people with incontinence (4.8 million […]

There are so many different stages of a woman’s life and each provides it’s own unique physical challenges. A physiotherapist who is expert in these stages can make the world of difference. Women’s health physiotherapy encompasses a huge variety of conditions that may effect women throughout their life. Such conditions include; Incontinence or leakage of […]

How it can help maintain control during child birth. TENS can used for a huge number of conditions including back and joint pain. It has more recently been shown to be extremely effective in the management of over active bladder syndrome. Today we’ll explore how it can be used to assist women in childbirth. Labour […]

We’re all human, and we all do the best we can with what we have at any given time. I had a great meeting with Viktoria last week, as she told me about her fairly torrid pregnancy and her struggles to do as she should, to eat as she should and follow her own advice.  […]

  I first thought of getting the SRC recovery shorts after seeing them on social media after Bec Judd and Sophie Guidolin had used them. Then once starting the Mummycise classes and talking to the Vital Core Girls I was convinced that I should get them and boy, was I glad I did! I had […]

Mat Pilates is great for strengthening and toning with a focus on your core and for increasing your flexibility. It involves precise moves and specific breathing techniques and increases your body and mind connection which translates into improved body awareness and posture. Pilates exercises can be tailored to your individual needs and is a great […]

  Rebecca has been in recently after the birth of her first baby. From the earliest days after his birth, she felt a dragging and heaviness in her vagina and was diagnosed with a prolapse. Here is her story: “At our first hospital visit they gave us a handout of a prenatal exercises. I did […]

So here you are – third trimester! Your last day of work approaches, the nursery furniture is selected, if not already put together and you are preparing for some of the logistics of early motherhood. But have you looked after yourself? How do you plan to labour (so much as we can plan these things)? […]