We have finished our 4-week Mother & Baby Pilates and it was a great course where mums and babas exercised and danced together. Each week, as I was going through different themes such as colic and respiratory conditions, I realised that I needed extra knowledge on how essential oils can support pregnancy and postnatal and even some paediatric conditions. I…
Are you suffering from bad posture back pain? Bad posture back pain as well as Pelvic Pain are the main conditions that majority of my clients complain when reaching out to us. Simple activities like: Walking Dressing/undressing Lifting and carrying your own child In/out bed In/out car Turning in bed And even sleeping at night becomes almost impossible But would…
Join us on a introductory session to Mindfulness facilitated by Paula Wade.
This is a complimentary session exclusive to Physiofit Woman’s intermediate and advanced Pilates participants. Limited spaces available. Call us on (01) 2932969 or email info@physiofitwoman.ie to book your place.
Today is the 8th of September. The day we celebrate World Physiotherapy Day and pay tribute to all Physiotherapist who contribute daily in keeping people well, mobile and independent. Under the theme Movement for Health this year’s message is “Add Life to Years”.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a very common musculoskeletal disorder that lately has affected a wider group of population. CTS is defined as an entrapment neuropathy, which means that the Median Nerve is compressed and irritated by the tendons of the hand-flexors muscles wrapped by the transverse carpal ligament. This results in pain and loss of strength and…
Súrya Námaskára As the days get longer and summer is upon us, this practice is the perfect way to start your day, bringing vitality and awareness to yourself. The Súrya Námaskára, known as Sun Salutation, is a simple Sequence with 8 Ásana (psyco-bio-physic position), accepted by all the Yoga Schools (with some small variations). For those who are attending our…
Improving my general Well-Being was and still is part of my New Year’s resolution. One wonder treatment that you hear me recommending every single day in my practise is the Epsom Salt bath. The physical benefits are immediate, your muscles feel more relaxed and the body feels less sore. The mind benefits too and it’s guaranteed that you will get a better sleep.…
March is Lymphoedema awareness month and we want to take this opportunity to explain exactly what it is, when it can occur, how to prevent it and what are the treatment options. First we need to introduce the lymphatic system, which is very important but unfortunately neglected by most of us. The lymphatic system runs parallel to the bloodstream and…
Breathing is a body function that, despite being unconscious and involuntary, it can become conscious and voluntary if we dare to take control of this powerful human technology. “To breath is to live”, says André Van Lysebeth. For a Yogi, to breathe is not enough. If breathing is life, breathing better is to live better. In Yoga Sámkhya philosophy, the…