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Feb 16, 2022
RECOVERING FROM ABDOMINAL SEPARATION
Abdominal separation is also known as Diastasis Recti or “DRAM” (Diastasis of rectus abdominis muscle), and is the separation of the large abdominal muscles.
This type of separation is extremely common during and directly after pregnancy .
Dec 9, 2021
Getting back to exercise after giving birth
Getting back into exercise after giving birth has many benefits both mentally and physically. Studies demonstrated post-partum exercise is very beneficial for mothers . Walking, swimming, yoga or Pilates and Pelvic floor exercises have shown improvements in both the physical and mental health of post partum women .
Sep 24, 2021
Muscle in on DRAM
What is abdominal separation or Diastasis Recti Abdominis (DRAM) ?
Many medical professionals compare pregnancy to...
May 14, 2021
Hamstring Strengthening and Rehabilitation- how Supacore can help.
Hamstring Strengthening and Rehabilitation- how Supacore can help.
Research shows us that eccentric hamstring contr...
Feb 5, 2021
Returning to exercise after giving birth
When thinking about returning to exercise after having a baby, there a few things to consider. Ensuring your body has had enough time to recover from being pregnant and giving birth is very important for new mothers.
how long after giving birth can i return to exercise ? what is abdominal separation? How does compression help me t get back to my pre pregnancy fitness ?
Jan 29, 2021
Effects of Compression Garments for POTS
POTS - what is it and can compression garments help ?
Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is a disorder...
Jan 21, 2021
HAMSTRING INJURY CAUSED BY LUMBO-PELVIC INSTABILITY – CAN COMPRESSION HELP?
HAMSTRING INJURY CAUSED BY LUMBO-PELVIC INSTABILITY – CAN COMPRESSION HELP?
What is lumbo-pelvic instability?
The l...
Dec 10, 2020
Compression assisting groin pain.
Wow – what a couple of months we have had due to the COVD19 virus! I am sure you, like me, have had a big disruption...
Jul 14, 2020
PREGNANCY AND PELVIC INSTABILITY
Pelvic Instability is generally used to describe a number of conditions that may cause pelvic girdle pain during or after pregnancy. Pelvic pain can be a result of changes in posture, an increase in pressure on your pelvis due to the growth of your baby, and hormonal changes that can soften the ligaments that support the pelvis.
May 15, 2020
Osteitis Pubis and Running
Osteitis pubis is the result of inflammation around the lower front of the pelvis, where the left and right pubic bon...
Mar 16, 2020
Groin Pain
Welcome to the first edition of Dr Carolyn’s Research Corner. Each month I will summarise a research article related...
Jun 18, 2019
Groin strain and groin injury in football players
A groin strain is a muscle injury that can be painful and needs time to heal and can severely affect an athlete’s performance. In this article we will find out what is groin strain, how groin strains happen, what are the symptoms of groin strain and how to help recover and prevent further injury.