Stabilise Physiotherapy

19/02/2026

What’s in a squat?

A squatting movement pattern is a highly functional and everyday motion. It is a very commonly used rehab exercise and one that is often scripted for the older population. Squatting movements include a sit to stand, stair climbing, lifting objects from the floor and transferring from bed.

Benefits:

- Muscle strengthening to quads, glutes, hamstrings, adductors and a lesser extent the lower leg and ankle/foot complex.
- Post surgery rehab for knees, hips, ankles and lower back.
- General pain management for knee/hip osteoarthritis and cartilage degeneration, pelvic pain, spinal stiffness and disc injuries.
- Postural improvement.
- Increasing bone mineral density.
- Increasing general manual handling and work-related tolerances.
- Falls prevention.
- Increases balance and neuromuscular control.
- Prevention of injuries.


How deep is safe?
There is no evidence that increasing squatting depth increases risk of injury in the healthy population…but if you do have any knee concerns, consult your Physio / EP because:
- Building tolerances for compressive load forces should be a focus rather than being the blame for knee pain in a squat.
- Appropriate dose and depth need to be guided.
- Tracking your knees over your toes in a squat is NOT unsafe. It is a natural movement.
- Long term loading can improve cartilage integrity.
- Individuals naturally move different and a good therapist wil know what your body will need and tolerate.
- Deeper squats may improve muscle activation and functionality.


Physiotherapist and Exercise Physiologists are here to guide you on a squat’s safety and give you the confidence not to avoid them.

14/02/2026

Deep breathing is often referred to as diaphragmatic or controlled breathing. It is a technique that emphasizes slow, efficient breaths using the diaphragm rather than shallow chest breathing.

Benefits:
• Improves function of the diaphragm allowing more efficient oxygen exchange.
• Stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system (via the vagus nerve), helping reduce physical and mental stress.
• Improved emotional regulation. It can slow heart rate and reduce cortisol levels.
• Reduction of excessive muscle tension, particularly in the neck, shoulders, and chest.
• May reduce perception and sensitivity of pain.
• Improve movement patterns and posturing, benefiting the spine and functional movement control.
• Assist relaxation, sleep quality, and recovery between training or therapy sessions.

While deep breathing won’t “fix” injuries on its own, it positively influences the nervous system, pain response, and movement efficiency. It is a valuable addition to active rehabilitation and long-term recovery.

11/02/2026

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07/02/2026

Are you lifting heavy enough?

Heavy lifting is a powerful tool when appropriately dosed, technically sound, and individualised. It builds robust, resilient tissues and supports both performance and long-term health.

Your muscle, tendons, ligaments and bones adapt according to load. You are limiting yourself if you aren’t challenging yourself.

Benefits:

- Increased maximum muscle strength.
- Increased bone quality.
- Improved functional performance in the everyday and sports.
- Reduced risk of injury.
- Increased mood.
- Improved sleep quality.
- Pain reduction.
- Benefits to cardiovascular and respiratory health.
- Increased healthy aging.


If you haven’t recently exercised with weights / resistance at high load and low reps, we strongly encourage you to.

29/01/2026

Such a blessing to get great feedback from our clients. The team at Stabilise looks forward to helping you all this year!

23/12/2025

Another year nearly at a close and what a great year it has been! 🥳🪇

🤩🙌A huge shout out to our clients, staff and friends who make Stabilise what it is. 🙌🤩

We wish you the most wonderful Christmas and hope you are getting excited for 2026.
From all the team at Stabilise. 🎄🌟

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