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Karen Denwood Physiotherapy is a welcoming and professional physiotherapy Clinic and Pilates Studio based in North East Adelaide.

23/03/2026

Literally the most common question I get asked by everybody who enters our reception area 😂🕯️
I am not sponsored in any way — but maybe I should be sponsored by Amazon, because I’m pretty sure at least 100 of these have left Amazon stock since we’ve had it in our reception area.
People absolutely comment on the smell from our amazing candle and the fact that it’s such a genius idea — no open flame, plus a built-in timer on the warmer. So you get all the cosy vibes with none of the “did I leave a candle burning” anxiety. So Amazon… if you want to check out how many people have purchased from North East Adelaide in the last 18 months and send some affiliate love my way — let’s talk 😏✨
Drop a 🕯️ below if you need the link!

14/03/2026

Didn’t expect to spend my Saturday morning like this — but I’m so glad I did. 🌿
An International Women’s Day event at the stunning Alba Hotel Adelaide, surrounded by strong, thoughtful women asking the big questions and actually sitting with the answers.
Workshops, connection, conversation. The wholesome kind of morning that reminds you why community matters.
To every woman in that room — thank you. You left a mark. 💜

02/03/2026

MY STORY ✨💙 “16 years ago I became a mum for the first time. It was magical. But it was also physically traumatic — 27 hours of induced labour, a forceps delivery, and a 3rd-degree tear that left me in excruciating pain for weeks. I struggled to feed, to sit, to function.

At the time, I’d been a physiotherapist for 7 years, but not working in women’s health. I started asking myself all the questions: What went wrong? Could I have done anything differently? Why didn’t my body cooperate?

That journey led me down the rabbit hole of women’s health — learning, questioning, and ultimately dedicating my career to helping women understand their bodies, prepare for birth, and feel empowered — no matter how it unfolds.

My mission is simple: to ensure women don’t have to surrender their bodies to chance. To educate, support, and strengthen. And now, 16 years later, I’m still loving every minute of it.

Happy birthday to my incredible son — you changed my world in ways I never imagined.”

11/02/2026

📣📣📣 Our Postnatal Recovery Brochure has landed 🤍

This isn’t your typical mums & bubs class.

We entertain the babies — so you can focus on your guided recovery.

Multiple classes each week.
60 minutes dedicated to rebuilding your strength, restoring your pelvic floor, improving your posture and reconnecting with your body.

Your postnatal body isn’t “done” healing at 6 weeks.
It continues to adapt and change for months after birth — and research shows this window is powerful. With the right load, the right guidance and the right progression, we can optimise recovery and shape a strong, capable version of your new body.

This is about becoming confident in your post-baby body.
Strong. Supported. Fit for life.

And back to doing what you love.

Brochure available now 🤍

03/02/2026

Today I had the privilege of caring for a Young lady who once cared for my own daughter when she was just 4 months old.

Now my daughter is 9… and today this beautiful woman trusted me with her growing bump and her own journey into motherhood.

Being invited into these moments—supporting women I’ve watched grow as they step into becoming a mummy — is something I never take for granted. 🫶🏻🙏

Feeling incredibly honoured. And very blessed 🤍

02/02/2026

GLA:D® at Karen Denwood Physio 😊

At Karen Denwood Physio, we are proud to offer the GLA:D® (Good Life with osteoArthritis: Denmark) program — a world-renowned, evidence-based education and exercise program for people living with hip or knee osteoarthritis.

GLA:D® is not a generic exercise class. It is a structured, research-driven program delivered by trained physiotherapists, designed to reduce pain, improve function, and empower people to move with confidence.

Results from GLA:D® programs worldwide show:
• An average 37% reduction in pain reported by participants after completing the program
• Improved joint-related quality of life, with benefits maintained at 12 months
• Reduced reliance on pain medication
• Many participants who were previously considering surgery no longer feel surgery is necessary after completing GLA:D®

Our GLA:D® program combines education, to help you better understand osteoarthritis and your joints, with progressive, supervised exercise, tailored to your ability and goals.

Whether your aim is to reduce pain, stay active, delay or avoid surgery, or simply feel more confident moving day to day, GLA:D® is a proven pathway to better joint health.

28/10/2025

While both use Pilates principles and equipment, they serve very different purposes.

-Reformer Pilates is great for general strength, flexibility, and fitness in a group setting.
-Clinical Pilates is physiotherapist-led, individualised, and focuses on control, stability, and building strength — especially helpful for injury recovery, pain management, and targeted support.

📅 If you’re ready to get started with Clinical Pilates at Karen Denwood Physio, you’ll need to book a consultation first so we can tailor a program for your body and your goals.

21/10/2025

It doesn’t matter if your baby is 6 weeks or 16 years old — postpartum recovery isn’t “too late.”

Many women live with symptoms they were told were “normal.” But leaking, heaviness, pain, or weakness aren’t something you just have to put up with.
A postpartum check can help you feel strong, supported, and confident again. 💪

Book your appointment today.

Tap the link in bio to book or DM us if you have any questions 🩷

14/10/2025

Your pelvic floor and core don’t work in isolation — they’re a team.
When one isn’t functioning well, the other often feels it too.

Here’s why they’re besties:
→The pelvic floor is the foundation — supporting your bladder, bowel, and uterus.
→The deep core muscles (like your transverse abdominis and diaphragm) work together with the pelvic floor to stabilise your spine and pelvis.
→When you breathe, move, or lift — they coordinate like a well-rehearsed duo.

When this connection is disrupted (e.g. after pregnancy, surgery, or injury), you might notice:
🚨 Leaking when you sneeze or exercise
🚨 Core weakness or doming
🚨 Lower back or pelvic pain
✅ The good news: targeted physiotherapy can help rebuild this team, restoring strength, coordination, and confidence in your body.

Strong foundation. Strong core. Strong you.
📅 Book your pelvic health consult today.

07/10/2025

From posture to hydration, the small things you do daily can make a big difference to your pelvic health.

Swipe through to see the 3 habits that might be affecting yours. 🧐

DM us if you have any questions or link in bio to book in an appointment 📅

Address

1263 North East Road
St Agnes, SA
5097

Telephone

+61466250909

Website

http://www.karendenwood.com/

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