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Advanced Physiotherapy care for a healthier, happier YOU🚶‍♀️‍➡️💫
• Physiotherapy • Reformer Pilates
• Women’s & Pelvic Floor Health
• Pre/Post Natal
• Cancer Rehab

Having a prolapse doesn’t mean you need to stop exercising. In fact, staying active is one of the best things you can do...
27/10/2025

Having a prolapse doesn’t mean you need to stop exercising. In fact, staying active is one of the best things you can do, but it’s best to be informed on how to best manage it💪

Some helpful strategies include:
🔸Breathe out as you work hard – exhaling during the toughest part of an exercise reduces pressure on the pelvic floor.
🔸Look after your bowels – avoiding constipation helps prevent unnecessary straining.
🔸Support can help – for some, a vaginal pessary offers extra comfort and reassurance while exercising.
🔸Check in with a pelvic health physio – everyone’s body is different, and individual advice helps you exercise with confidence.

Exercise should feel safe, supportive, and not aggravate your prolapse symptoms. With the right approach prolapse doesn’t need to hold you back from doing the things you love 🏃‍♀️

When it comes to shoulder health, the rotator cuff gets all the attention… but there’s also a real unsung hero—Your serr...
27/10/2025

When it comes to shoulder health, the rotator cuff gets all the attention… but there’s also a real unsung hero—Your serratus anterior.

This muscle keeps your shoulder blade anchored to your ribcage so you can press, lift, and throw with strength and control—rather than pain.
If it’s not doing its job, you’re left with pinching, jamming and that constant tightness no stretch ever seems to solve.

When your serratus is switched on, your shoulder moves the way it was designed to💞

Stay tuned for later in the week when we give you some of our favourite serratus ant exercises.

** This information is generalised and not tailored to your individual needs. For the best care and advice specific to you, we recommend booking an assessment with a qualified physiotherapist👩‍⚕️

We hope you enjoy a restful day today ✌️ See you all tomorrow! 🎄
26/10/2025

We hope you enjoy a restful day today ✌️

See you all tomorrow!

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Clinic Case Study 📚 A young adult comes in with hip pain that’s been brushed off as “tight hip flexors” or “hip flexor s...
23/10/2025

Clinic Case Study 📚

A young adult comes in with hip pain that’s been brushed off as “tight hip flexors” or “hip flexor strain.” Months of stretching, massage, and strengthening haven’t helped & they’ve tried unsuccessfully to return to running prior to them seeking an assessment from us.

The real cause? Hip Dysplasia.

✨ This means the hip socket is too shallow or tilted, so it doesn’t fully cover the ball of the hip joint.
✨ It’s more common than you think and often missed — many people wait 5 years or more for the right diagnosis.
✨ Women, breech babies, people with a family history, and those who had hip issues as infants are at higher risk — but it can affect anyone.
✨ The sooner it’s picked up, the better the outcomes (and the more options you have for treatment).

If hip pain lingers and doesn’t improve with usual treatments, maybe it’s worth a closer look 🧐. Early X-rays can make all the difference — but sometimes it takes a specialist eye to spot it.

22/10/2025

Last night’s Balance Through Menopause event was an incredible evening of learning and connection. We heard from some truly talented health professionals — including a functional medicine GP, a nutritionist, our very own pelvic health physiotherapist, and a naturopath — each sharing their wealth of knowledge on this complex topic💞

A huge thank you to everyone who came along and contributed to such beautifully presented and empowering discussions around women’s health, hormones, and wellbeing.

Recovery as a Mum💞—whether from injury, birth trauma, stress, or the daily demands of motherhood—is multidimensional. Yo...
15/10/2025

Recovery as a Mum💞—whether from injury, birth trauma, stress, or the daily demands of motherhood—is multidimensional. Your body remembers, holds, and protects. Here’s what every mum should remember:

✨ Trauma lives in your body, not just your thoughts. Your fascia, muscles, and nervous system carry the weight of your stress.
✨ Your nervous system is your alarm system—when it’s stressed, your body stays stuck in fight-or-flight & we don’t get into the parasympathetic state needed to heal & repair
✨ Healing isn’t a straight line. It’s messy, it’s layered, and setbacks are part of the process.
✨ Watch your posture. Feeding, carrying, and holding everything together? It’s a perfect storm for an achy spine & joints
✨ Deep, restorative sleep is the foundation of recovery. Without it, healing can’t happen.
✨ Your health is the foundation your family builds on—when you’re doing well, your family are doing well. Don’t forget to prioritise your health too💞

Mums, you are stronger than you know, and your health matters—for you and your whole family. 🌿

12/10/2025

Need help with some pesky shoulder pain? ⚡️

Why not see us for advice & support to help you move better & feel better? 🌱

Bookings can be made online through our website>
www.physiopilatesnp.co.nz

Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) is a condition where your heart rate rises abnormally when moving from ...
08/10/2025

Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) is a condition where your heart rate rises abnormally when moving from sitting or lying down to standing. This can cause dizziness, fatigue, brain fog, and even fainting—symptoms that impact daily life and physical activity.

While susceptibility varies, those with autoimmune conditions, hypermobility & post viral syndromes appear more vulnerable.

POTS is not just about heart rate—it affects how safely and confidently people can move. Many of our clients experience:
• Reduced exercise tolerance
• Muscle deconditioning from avoiding activity
• Anxiety around symptoms such as dizziness or fainting
• Barriers to returning to work, study, or sport

How Physiotherapy Helps:
• Graded Exercise Therapy: Carefully tailored movement to rebuild strength without overwhelming the system.
• Autonomic Regulation Strategies: Breathwork, pacing, and gentle exercise to support nervous system balance.
• Education & Self-Management: Teaching strategies to improve tolerance for standing, walking, and everyday activities.
• Collaborative Care: Working alongside medical teams to support you multidisciplinary

The takeaway? POTS recovery is possible. With the right support, people can rebuild strength, reduce flare-ups, and regain confidence in their movement.

If you or someone you know is struggling with POTS, a physiotherapy approach can be an important part of recovery ❤️‍🩹

Why Your Pelvis Matters (Especially in Pregnancy & Postpartum)The pelvis isn’t just the center of your body — it’s the f...
02/10/2025

Why Your Pelvis Matters (Especially in Pregnancy & Postpartum)

The pelvis isn’t just the center of your body — it’s the foundation of movement and pelvic floor health.
- Pelvic Mobility: During pregnancy, the pelvis adapts for childbirth. External rotation at the inlet creates the familiar “waddle,” while internal rotation at the outlet widens space for delivery.

- Pelvic Floor Function: These rotations directly impact your pelvic floor. Internal rotation helps lift and support the pelvic floor, while external rotation allows it to relax. Imbalances here can lead to tension, heaviness, or difficulty contracting.

- Muscles That Matter: The adductors and glutes stabilize the pelvis. Weakness in these muscles (common in postpartum) disrupts alignment, making recovery harder.

Understanding pelvic biomechanics is key to reducing dysfunction and restoring strength around your pelvis postpartum.

A little lost in your recovery? Why not see one of our experienced Pelvic Health Physio’s for some guidance.

Reflecting on last week’s wellbeing conference highlighted that health and wellbeing is not about targeting just one asp...
30/09/2025

Reflecting on last week’s wellbeing conference highlighted that health and wellbeing is not about targeting just one aspect. True wellbeing is multi-dimensional, encompassing physical, mental, occupational, financial, relational, and environmental aspects.

The overall message was clear: achieving wellbeing requires connection — both at a personal level and within organisations and workplaces. Building supportive communities and environments was a recurring theme, with a strong focus on the role of mental health in shaping how people live, work, and socialise.

The conference served as a reminder that wellbeing is not a single outcome but a collective effort that grows stronger when individuals and organisations work together.

The Hip–Pelvic Floor Connection 💫 Did you know your hips and pelvic floor are deeply connected? Strength and control at ...
28/09/2025

The Hip–Pelvic Floor Connection 💫

Did you know your hips and pelvic floor are deeply connected? Strength and control at the hips can significantly reduce symptoms like incontinence — sometimes without directly training the pelvic floor!

Active vs. Passive Mobility: True pelvic stability comes from controlled, active hip range, not just flexibility.

Eccentric Loading: Moves like split stance hinges lengthen tight hip rotators, helping reduce pelvic floor and deep hip muscle tension.

Why not get one of our Physio’s to check over how your pelvis and hips move to check for imbalances and tightness— small steps that make a big difference for pelvic health.

Your hips are the gateway to better pelvic function. Train smart, move well, and support your recovery ❤️‍🩹

the psyche & the soma 💫 Somatic approaches recognise that the psyche and soma (mind and body) are deeply connected.Resea...
23/09/2025

the psyche & the soma 💫

Somatic approaches recognise that the psyche and soma (mind and body) are deeply connected.

Research shows that mind and body should not be viewed as separate. Therapies such as Breath Work, Massage Therapy, and Pilates highlight this link — demonstrating how emotional wellbeing and physical movement influence one another.

By supporting both mind and body together,somatic therapy provides a complete approach to health and wellbeing.

Movement really is medicine🤸🏼

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119 Vivian Street
New Plymouth

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 6:45pm
Tuesday 9am - 6:45pm
Wednesday 7am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 6:45pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 11am

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+64211992119

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