Coastal Physiotherapy

17/03/2026

Viral Fitness Trends
Social media often promotes various popular fitness trends, making it challenging to determine which ones are actually effective. This article offers insights into what scientific research says about some of these fitness fads.

Fitness advice spreads fast online, but not all of it is grounded in science. Research reveals which popular trends hold up and which don’t.

13/03/2026

Exercise of the Week - Resisted Shoulder Extension 💪
This exercise strengthens the posterior shoulder and elbow muscles.
Action: Keep your elbow straight and pull your arm backward against the resistance band.
If you are unsure whether this exercise is right for you, please ask your friendly physio 😀

10/03/2026

Feet Exercises 🦶
Foot exercises can help prevent foot or ankle pain while also strengthening feet and improving flexibility. Here is a good read to find out more .

This article takes a look at some foot exercises for strength, flexibility, and pain relief. It also covers safety tips to prevent discomfort.

06/03/2026

Exercise of the Week – Fire Hydrants
This exercise effectively targets the muscles of the hips and lower back.
Action: Lift one knee out to the side while keeping it bent at 90 degrees.
If you are unsure whether this exercise is right for you, please ask your friendly physio 😀

03/03/2026

Building Muscle as We Age
Maintaining strength and stability as we age is essential. Regular strength training, even in small amounts, helps preserve muscle and supports confident movement. Here is a good read to find out more.

Even modest amounts of strength training, even with lighter weights, can meaningfully preserve muscle and maintain your ability to move with confidence.

27/02/2026

Exercise on the Week - Glute Squeeze
Glute squeeze, also known as pelvic control exercise, can help reduce lower back pain and improves pelvic movement.
Action: Squeeze your glutes slowly until your lower back flattens and your hips slightly lift off the bed.
If you are unsure whether this exercise is right for you, please ask your friendly physio 😀

24/02/2026

Osteoarthritis and Footwear
Wearing the right shoes can help ease discomfort for people with hip and knee osteoarthritis. Here is a good read to find out more.

Until now, health experts have assumed stable and supportive shoes are the best for people with osteoarthritis. But a new study shows this isn’t always the case.

20/02/2026

Exercise of the Week – Posterior Lunge
This exercise effectively targets the gluteal muscles and the lower back.
Action:Take a step backward with one leg and bend your front knee as you lower yourself.
If you are unsure whether this exercise is right for you, please ask your friendly physio 😀

17/02/2026

The Body's Reaction to Exercise
Various body systems respond uniquely both during and after exercise, working together to enhance the effectiveness of your workout. Here is a good resource to find out more.

Do you know what changes your body goes through physically and mentally when you exercise? We asked Accredited Exercise Physiologist, Alex Lawrence, to go through the changes you can expect in your body reacts to increasing your physical activity levels.

13/02/2026

Exercise of the Week: Single-Leg Balance with Trunk Twist
This is an effective method for advancing single-leg balance exercises.
Action: Maintain a stable position on one leg while slowly twisting your trunk from side to side.
If you are unsure whether this exercise is right for you, please ask your friendly physio 😀

10/02/2026

The Spine as We Age.
As people age, posture may worsen, resulting in rounded shoulders, forward head, and a curved back. Read more to learn about risk factors and prevention.

Protecting your posture isn’t just about appearance. It’s about staying strong, mobile and independent as you age.

23/01/2026

Exercise of the Week - Shoulder Rotation with Towel
This exercise helps improve mobility in a stiff shoulder.
Action: Hold a towel; use your good arm to pull upward, guiding the affected arm up your back toward the shoulder blade.
If you are unsure whether this exercise is right for you, please ask your friendly physio 😀