Claire Oxley Physio in Adelaide, South Australia | Physical therapist

Claire Oxley Physio

Locality: Adelaide, South Australia

Address: 133 Archer Street 5006 Adelaide, SA, Australia

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25.01.2022 Some of us may find ourselves left with more time on our hands at home in the coming weeks so here’s a link to an interview that may interest any of you postpartum mums. Julie Weibe, a Physiotherapist from the US, is dispelling cultural myths around incontinence. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of those on the frontline who are significantly impacted at present, working around the clock during this current crisis. https://shesez.com/physical-therapist-julie-wiebe-incontin/

17.01.2022 Left Foot, Right Foot, Left Foot, RightDr. Seus had something to say about them and I do to! The feet are SO important but unfortunately are often a forgotten part of our system. They are our foundation We walk ON them and rely ON them to take us places... Their health and function impact the rest of our body in so many ways and yet for so many of us they are mostly ignored. Often squished into shoes that are too narrow and too stiff. Then, when things go ‘wrong’ they are often treated as though they need to be supported and scaffolded, unable to STAND up for themselves. I think of the foot as an amazing piece of architecture. This ingenious construction and the ‘potential’ mobility, stability, elasticity and sensory awareness that IS possible, but completely stifled. Watching my 1 year old daughter learning to walk has been such a delight. Seeing how much work the entire foot does early on to help balance, ground and connect the entire body as well as the amazing mobility and flexibility it has to make all of her everyday movements possible. If you have kids, lets nurture this in them. If you yourself need a little help to reconnect with your feet and feel the potential and connection they have then come and see me, lets get your feet back on track!

13.01.2022 Diastasis Recti is a very hot topic and often one that perhaps is a little misunderstood so I just wanted to clear up a few things. Firstly, for those of you who just said dia-whaattt?? Diastasis Recti or DR is the term used to describe the separation of the 2 halves of the abdomen. We often hear about it most around pregnancy when separation of the abdomen is needed to make space for the growing baby. This is absolutely normal. However it can become a concern when after givi...ng birth the separation is unusually wide and/or not coming back together. While there are definitely genetic factors impacting this (some of us just have more lax connective tissue than others) there are many other factors to consider; the alignment of the body, tension within the system, how you are moving, how you are breathing and utilising the ‘core system’ as well digestive issues are just some of the factors that can all create dragging, pulling, loading and increased pressures that prevent the two halves from coming back together. So getting a thorough assessment from a Women’s Health Physio to understand how you are utilising your system, what factors are impacting your DR and how to correct all of those areas to strengthen your entire system and encourage the 2 halves to return to a more optimal position is essential. Now I say ‘more optimal’ because it’s important to note that you are not aiming for a ‘zero’ gap. There is a natural gap between the rectus abdomini (our 6 pack muscles) and the gap everybody has is different from the beginning (think loads, your lifestyle your posture and alignment all impacting this for so many years prior to you becoming pregnant). So what we want to aim for is function rather than getting hooked on a particular number (width). We know men can have diastasis too, so we can not say that this is a pregnancy only related problem! If some of what I have said sounds like something you may need help with come and see me so we can work towards a better, stronger and more functional YOU! See more

04.01.2022 How you stand is how you walk, is how you run, is how you move. So lets take this time to tune in How are you holding yourself? Where is the weight in your feet- ball of foot, heel or centred? Where is your pelvis sitting in relation to your feet- forward, behind or centred over the ankle? Try to tilt your pelvis all the way forward and all the way backward (without moving the torso) and then come to rest where it feels natural to you? Is that somewhere in the middle between... the two end points or closer to one end? What happens when you take a deeper breath in those different pelvic positions? Are some positions harder to breathe in? Move up to your upper torso- move your ribcage between the two extremes of lifted all the way up (like your lifting your chest high) and then all the way down. Try to take a deeper breath in those different positions and notice what differs? Can you find an optimal position for you; weight on your feet, pelvic position and ribcage position that allows a full and even, effortless breath, a breath that expands your ribcage in all four directions (front, back and sides) Play around with the extremes of pelvic, ribcage and weight shift positions and in different combinations and see how it effects your breathing. Play to find your ‘neutral zone’. Now stand in this, breathing openly. Is this where your body normally hangs out or does it feel different? Start to tune in everyday to how you are holding yourself and adjust as needed. Habits take time to change and require awareness and constant adjustment to slowly shift into a new position. Never has it been perhaps more pertinent in our lives as now. So, take your time, in these moments, slowly shift, to a new position. See more

03.01.2022 The best mask to STAY AT HOME with!!! The elephant even has the added advantage of accommodating for immune boosting smoothies! I hope you are all staying safe and keeping well.

02.01.2022 If you are looking for ideas of a fun activity while at home with the kids...here's one! I'll post more as we go... would love to hear yours too!