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Project Physio EMILY BURMESTER
Pelvic Health Physio, education and classes.

09/05/2026

An updated version of my favourite video. Plus a hack that still works!

Happy Mother's Day All 🤍

There is a lot of talk this Mother's Day about self care.For us self care doesn't look like candles and massage.It looks...
07/05/2026

There is a lot of talk this Mother's Day about self care.

For us self care doesn't look like candles and massage.

It looks like getting up at 5am to run in the dark, in the cold and usually in the rain!

But when you are with good people, this is the best kind of self care 🤍

You all know my biggest bugbear is women getting advice from unqualified sources 🥴This is front of mind at the moment af...
07/05/2026

You all know my biggest bugbear is women getting advice from unqualified sources 🥴

This is front of mind at the moment after an undercover BBC investigation looking at sleep consultants in the UK. They found a number of sleep consultants giving advice that was inappropriate, unsafe and actually dangerous to new mums. But by claiming to be "experts" the new mums thought they were in safe hands.

This is not a dig at sleep consultants at all. But this is a dig at all these industries working with women that have absolutely no regulations on what people call themselves or the training standard needed to dish out advice. (And it sounds like the UK will tighten up on this).

One good tip is to seek help from people who have a "protected title".

Literally anybody online can call themselves a "postnatal exercise specialist". To call yourself a "physiotherapist" you have to have degree level training, be registered to the physio board and meet set standards/training each year to maintain your title.

Another example is anyone with varying levels of training can call themselves a "nutritionist" however to be a "registered nutritionist" you again need specific training, be registered to the nutrition council and maintain set standards.

Knowing this can help you filter the information and where you seek help from.

Thoughts?

Did you know that postpartum guidelines that came out in 2025 encouraged early exercise where possible.Gone are the days...
05/05/2026

Did you know that postpartum guidelines that came out in 2025 encouraged early exercise where possible.

Gone are the days where we have blanket time-frames to wait to exercise.

There will always be women who might need a bit more time but there are also women who feel like moving earlier.....both are totally fine ☺️

And this morning was a perfect example of why movement, when done at the right time, is sooooo helpful for sooooo many reasons ☀️💪☕👌

My diary has been a little crazy lately 🤪 But I am pleased to say I have opened some more availability on Mondays 😊So if...
03/05/2026

My diary has been a little crazy lately 🤪 But I am pleased to say I have opened some more availability on Mondays 😊

So if you have been waiting for a sign to come and see me, this is it ✨

Just putting the final touches together for this starting tomorrow and it's a goodie (even if I do say so myself 😜).The ...
30/04/2026

Just putting the final touches together for this starting tomorrow and it's a goodie (even if I do say so myself 😜).

The Internet is a confusing place for pregnant women but this makes it simple and you know you can trust it!

Get informed, get stronger, get empowered!

Final chance to join!

https://projectphysio.co.nz/training-plans/p/the-pregnancy-calendar

Usually when we do a glute bridge set in class for good muscle engagement I use the cue "Imagine you have a $50 note bet...
28/04/2026

Usually when we do a glute bridge set in class for good muscle engagement I use the cue "Imagine you have a $50 note between your bum cheeks that nobody can steal".

But today I said "Imagine you have a heamorrhoid that you don't want anyone to look at" and it seemed a whole lot more relatable......

Because postpartum women are way more likely to have a heamorrhoid than cash 😂

Agree?? 😂😂

If you are pregnant, low on time and energy but want to reduce your birth injury risk and improve your recovery.....you ...
23/04/2026

If you are pregnant, low on time and energy but want to reduce your birth injury risk and improve your recovery.....you need The Pregnancy Calendar!

And only $19 until Sunday!

Sign up via the link in the bio, story or comment CALENDAR and I will send you the link 😊

It has been such a pleasure to work with over the past year. Big thank you to her for taking time to share her experien...
22/04/2026

It has been such a pleasure to work with over the past year. Big thank you to her for taking time to share her experience.

Check out the blog and her journey getting back to fit, fast and strong via the link in the bio and story 👊

In a study of over 200 women, 56% of women who had postpartum pelvic floor problems said that it had a negative impact o...
20/04/2026

In a study of over 200 women, 56% of women who had postpartum pelvic floor problems said that it had a negative impact on how they adjusted to being a mother, how they bonded with their baby and their overall wellbeing.

A few other major themes emerged including fear/upset of symptoms being made worse by holding/carrying their baby, upset that symptoms made them less present with their child and even feelings of resentment.

It may seem obvious that birth injuries can lead to negative wellbeing, especially to those that have been through it, and something I see in clinic all the time. BUT what is important about this research is it is more proof to the powers that be about the importance of pelvic health care!

We need a much more holistic model of care for our postpartum women. To look after their physical, mental, social, emotional health. It cannot be separated out.

So grateful for all the research that is happening out there, hopefully we move closer towards the healthcare system mothers deserve 🤍

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