How to plank, get stronger & avoid injury
Planks are one of the most simplistic but yet effective exercises that people can perform to help strengthen their core. Planks have become more and more popular with trainers and physiotherapists prescribing them for clients [...]
Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Vaginal prolapse is common, affecting up to half of adult women. Causes include pregnancy and childbirth, aging and menopause, obesity, chronic cough, chronic constipation and heavy lifting. It is a common condition and symptoms can [...]
Tradies National Health Month
Did you know August is Tradies National Health Month? We see numerous tradies at our clinic after workplace injuries, most commonly injuries of the back, shoulders and knees Acute (short-term) low back pain can [...]
Returning to Exercise Safely
We all want to see results for our efforts, the long hard slog over the hills, running up those annoying steps or pushing ourselves through endless classes are much less satisfying if we don’t see [...]
Clinical Rehabilitation at Advantage
WHAT IS CLINICAL REHAB? The foundations of clinical rehabilitation at Advantage is derived from traditional Pilates. Pilates is a specific, controlled and safe form of exercise to promote “core and / or intersegmental stability”. It [...]
Urinary Incontinence In Women
Do you have or have you had difficulties controlling your bladder? Urinary incontinence (UI) is a common symptom that can affect women of all ages, with a wide range of severity and nature. UI is [...]