Empower Physio & Pilates

26/08/2025

Pelvic organ prolapse is a common yet rarely discussed condition among women. In New Zealand, approximately 50% of women experience some degree of prolapse. Wellington-based pelvic health physiotherapist Liz Childs discussed the prevalence, causes, and management of pelvic organ prolapse on RNZ.

Pelvic organ prolapse is common for women but is seldom openly talked about. In New Zealand about 50% of women experience some degree of prolapse.

19/08/2025

THERE’S MORE TO THE CORE THAN ABDOMINAL MUSCLES AND STRENGTH! Come along to find out that movement and breathing are the foundation of health & wellbeing!

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05/08/2025

30/07/2025

Movement is medicine! Functional movement and rehabilitation need to integrate in order to co-ordinate. It is near impossible to single out a particular muscle or muscle group which is a trend in exercise and rehabilitation. The body is organised as a whole for movement.

Stop treating the body like separate pieces. It's one powerful, connected system. This is foundational to the Clinical Pilates treatment method.

16/07/2025

THERE’S MORE TO THE CORE THAN ABDOMINAL MUSCLES AND STRENGTH! What do the pelvic floor muscles do?

Pelvic Health Physiotherapists Liz Childs and Leanne Wait teach you everything you need to know about your bladder, bowel, and pelvic health including tips, ...

13/07/2025

There’s more to the core than abdominal muscles and strength! What are the pelvic floor muscles?

Pelvic Health Physiotherapists Liz Childs and Leanne Wait teach you everything you need to know about your bladder, bowel, and pelvic health including tips, ...

14/06/2025

Clinical Pilates is different!

09/06/2025

Relaxing after a busy day🌺

25/05/2025

Our vagus nerve plays a crucial role in facilitating rest, digestion, and restoration. Breathing and moving well can significantly mitigate stress, promote calmness, and enhance overall physical and mental well-being. Jim Mora conducted an insightful interview with Dr. Theresa Larkin on RNZ.

Our vagus nerves help us rest, digest and restore, but is there really a way to reset them to feel better? Dr Theresa Larkin is an academic in Graduate Medicine at the University of Wollongong and joins Jim to discuss the role vagus nerves play in our physical and mental health.

23/05/2025

Stomping and osteoporosis 🤗

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22/05/2025

THERE’S MORE TO THE CORE THAN ABDOMINAL MUSCLES AND STRENGTH! THE PELVIC FLOOR MUSCLES provide spinal support, ensure stability and facilitate efficient movement. They work in conjunction with the diaphragm and deep abdominal muscles. Injury or weakness to the pelvic floor can cause loss of bladder and bowel control, pelvic organ prolapse and back pain.

https://www.pelvicfloorfirst.org.au/pages/the-pelvic-floor-and-core.html

18/05/2025

Movement is medicine. Today’s beautiful bushwalk in the rain in Hemi Matenga followed a day-long workshop in Wellington yesterday. The workshop presentation was “There’s more to the core than abdominal muscles and strength” for Wellington High School Community Education Centre