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GLOW Physio

Locality: Elanora, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 478 925 633

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25.01.2022 Ah so this explains the 847 new grey hairs that Ive counted in the past few weeks... Hows everyone else keeping their kids busy and content through iso?? https://apple.news/ApZjz74iUTKSeffm1-ac-1g

25.01.2022 What does Pregnancy Pilates look like with GLOW? Slow, mindful...and harder than it looks! Most women are surprised at how good a workout they can still get when pregnant, especially with something as low impact as Pilates!... Come join me for one of my LIVE Online Pregnancy Pilates classes on Wednesdays at 6pm. Bookings essential and via link in bio See more

25.01.2022 My new @wiliheatbags have arrived!! Just in time for this super chilly change were having Neck wraps, back wraps and rectangles all in amazing prints! Check them out next time youre in, or send me a message if youd like one

23.01.2022 Well #challengeaccepted ! I recently posted this to my personal page after being nominated by one of my close friends. I love the message...... Women empowering women. A cause so close to my heart that I built my job around it But I didnt realise the origin of this challenge until I came across this great summary reposted by @shona_vertue (Ive included the extra slides if youre like me and didnt know the full story!) Thank you to all the wonderful women who inspire, support and empower me from near and far. I am grateful to be a woman. I must have done something great in another life. (Maya Angelou) #womenempowerment #womenempoweringwomen

23.01.2022 Arent toddlers just so cute....and crazy...and mesmerising...and irrational...and cuddly...and infuriating...and delightful...and odd all in the same moment? Photo via @theeverymom

21.01.2022 Are you struggling to take a deep breath? As anyone who has seen me knows, I love a good chat about breathing! Practising some deep diaphragmatic breathing might help: calm down your fight or flight response and make you feel calmer... reduce general muscle tension improve spinal mobility and reduce stiffness help your pelvic floor and other deep ‘core stability’ muscles to work better But with pain, pregnancy, birth, stress (and lots of other things!) our breathing patterns can become less than optimal. I love getting women to practise this 360 breathing exercise, and find the use of a towel so helpful in directing movement into the right areas! Start by lying on your back with a long towel wrapped around your ribcage, crossing over at the front Inhale through your nose as you imagine your rib cage opening up in all directions (front, back and sides) into the towel Exhale slowly and gently as you feel your ribcage close back down At the end of your exhale give yourself a hug with the towel by pulling with your hands and squeezing your ribcage with the towel Now breathe back into the towel and discover expansion of the ribs you never knew you had!! Repeat 5-10 times then take a little break so you don’t get too lightheaded Let me know how you go! Hope this helps // Lib x

21.01.2022 I wish Id seen this before Mothers Day

21.01.2022 Ive only been on this motherhood rollercoaster for 7 years, but really none of it has been what I expected... And I guess that makes sense. Because Im not the same person I was before kids. I thought differently and felt differently then, so how could I ever predict how I would feel on this journey? My soul has been changed by motherhood.... One of the hardest but most amazing things I am learning is that my kids are not extensions or reflections of me or my husband, but are their own little people... Were not raising a mini-me, but a spirit throbbing with its own personality. @doctorshefali I have had to let go of the type of parent I thought I would be and to understand that each of my kids might need something different from me, and thats not unfair or uneven, it just is. I am a constant work in progress but deep down I know Im doing the best I can... even on the days my kids watch too much tv and eat too much sugar. And that is enough. Happy Mothers Day to my own Mum who continues to reinvent herself as a mother to grown-ups and a grandmother to our little people. And Happy Mothers Day to all of the Mamas close to me and those I have had the privilege of meeting in my work and life. You are enough. Just as you are. Quote from @doctorshefali

21.01.2022 Don't forget to book your classes in for this week!

20.01.2022 Hello! One of my lovely clients - Anna from the Thrive Co - is running a Free Online Workshop for Beginners on Essential Oils It is perfect for those who have heard about the benefits of essential oils but don't know where to start Check out info above and get in contact with Anna if you're interested! // Lib x

20.01.2022 Just doing a little planning for my morning mat class! This is the difference between doing a free video on youtube (which can still be wonderfull) and doing a live tailored class Sessions are capped to 6 so I can keep an eye on everyones technique... I look at whos in the session before I start and plan accordingly, including modifications I have in mind for each person Ican tailor any class to still be safe and effective for my pregnant and postnatal mamas We get stronger together! And as I see you improving, I up the ante Come join me for a session! * New clients will need an initial assessment before starting - DM me to find out more. Hope to see you soon on my screen! //Lib x

20.01.2022 | P H O N E H E A D A C H E S | Usually when we scroll on our phones, we are in some version of the position seen in photo 1... Head forward of spine (which places a LOT more demand on the muscles in our neck).... Next time youre scrolling (i.e NOW): stand against a wall let your shoulder blades gently come into contact with the wall (no need to force them back) get the back of your head in contact with the wall gently slide the back of your head up the wall so your chin tucks in (note the word GENTLY - this should not feel like a strain) lift your phone to almost eye level How does it feel? I see lots of headaches and neck pain in mums who are feeding bubs, looking down and across for long periods of time. But phone scrolling often puts us into a similar position So if youre experiencing neck pain or headaches, give this little exercise a go and let me know how it feels! // Lib x @ Elanora, Queensland, Australia

19.01.2022 I’m all stocked back up on my @calmd.co eye masks You might not look as cool as my #2 (), but they feel amazing on and work wonders for tired eyes and tension headaches (or hangovers if you’re lucky enough to have one ) Get in touch if you’d like one!

18.01.2022 Check out this workshop being run by one of my lovey clients, Anna from The Thrive Co! It looks Amazing . Get in touch with her via the link below if youre keen to book a spot

18.01.2022 | D E S K S E T U P | For many of you, the home office simply doesnt exist! It is the bed, the couch, the floor or the kitchen bench! Even the kitchen table, which may seem like a good option, might not be doing you any favours... If youve started noticing neck pain, headaches, shoulder tension,mid back pain or lower back pain that wasnt there before, consider your home work set up.... To reduce any pain and tension associated with desk/computer work, my two tips are: 1 Improve your set up We want our chair/desk set up to support us in as comfortable a position as possible. Often just making a few tweaks to can make a world of difference! The most common things I correct are: get top of screen at eye level. This often means if youre on a laptop, that you need to put it up on a box/stack of books and use an external keyboard and mouse stick your bum back in the chair and use a lumbar support to support the curve in the lower back (add a rolled up towel if your chair doesnt already have one) make sure the chair / table height allows for arms to be relaxed by side without shoulder hitching up, and feet flat on floor. For more info deck set up - check out my blog post (link in bio) 2 Take MICRO Breaks Set an alarm on your phone to go off every 30mins and take a very short break (even 30secs will do!) Alternate between doing 5 deep diaphragmatic breaths and getting up for a walk or stretch. Some ideas for exercises to do are: standing back extensions pelvic tilts hip flexor/quad stretch pec stretch Or anything that will give your body some variety of movement! Check out the link in bio too for some easy micro-break ideas! And if you dont know where to start, send me a photo of you at your desk! Ill scribble all over it like the one above and send it back! Hope this helps // Lib x @ Gold Coast, Queensland

18.01.2022 Pilates across the ages! My Grandmother working on her balance with a lunge and row in the foreground My nephew working on his core stability in the background (its also possible hes just checking out his new shoes! )... See more

18.01.2022 Wahoo! Long weekend And you know what that means...? NO HOMESCHOOL TOMORROW! (Thats excited upper case, not angry upper case ) Online Classes will be on as usual tomorrow so check out the timetable and book online! www.glowphysio.com.au/book-online Also, I am now doing some one on one consults in my studio, so if youre in pain or in need of some pre/postnatal guidance and you feel a Telehealth session just wont work for you, send me a message and well see what we can o...rganise! Hope to see you soon! // Lib x

17.01.2022 G I V E A W A Y Mums, I think youre all pretty bloody amazing Even when you dont agree. ... Even when you feel like you are failing. Even when you worry that your kids are getting too much tv and eating too much sugar. (Sorry, did myown mama guilt slip out there...?) In celebration of Mothers Day tomorrow, I am doing a special Giveaway The Prize: An Initial Physio Exercise Assessment for you and a friend (if you are not current clients of GLOW) One 45min Private Physio-Led Reformer Session for you and a friend to do together (as restrictions on indoor group exercise are lifted) A pair of MoveActive Pilates Socks each A Calmd eye mask each (Valued at $327!) To Enter: 1. Tag a friend in the comments below 2. Make sure at least one of you is new to GLOW Physio 3. Make sure both of you are following @glowphysio 4. Post a photo, story or quote that represents Motherhood to you; either in the comments below or on your own page, making sure to tag @glowphysio 5. Cross your fingers and wait! Winners will be announced on Monday 11th May at 6pm! Cant wait // Lib x

16.01.2022 Well I cant speak to 1-8...but I do LOVE #9! Sitting is the New Smoking = Such a bold statement that Ive heard SO many times over. Ive even used it myself before..... But the truth is.. Sitting is NOT bad for us. Standing is NOT bad for us. BUT... if we dont give our body movement and a variety of positions, it will most likely complain at some point! This might be in the form of weight gain, pain, reduced function or some combination of all three. So the take-home message? MOVE! Listen to your body - when it complains, change something! Be conscious of how your body has spent its day- If its spent much of the day in the same position (ie sitting at work, sitting in the car to drive home, sitting to eat dinner, sitting to watch tv...), give it something different! It sounds too simple to be effective, but I promise, its not Get in touch if you need help getting your body moving or feeling better! // Lib x https://apple.news/AzpayFykcQK-k3FA5DUPwZg

16.01.2022 Did you know GLOW Physio is a stockist for @archiesfootwear?? If you haven’t heard, Archies are only the comfiest, most supportive thongs ever! They... are physio designed are podiatrist approved mould to your foot over time have inbuilt arch support have a tight strap so no grabbing with toes! The best bit? No plug so no blowouts!! Once you go Archie, you don’t go back Drop in to try a pair on or send me a message if you’d like me to put a pair aside for you // Lib x

14.01.2022 Don't forget to book your session in this week! Remember all sessions are modifiable so suitable for preggies and new mamas! x

14.01.2022 Have you found it hard to get motivated to move your body this week? Come join me for an online class! I've still got a few spots in classes this week: - Wed (Tonight) 6pm Pregnancy Pilates ... - Thurs 7:30am Strength Circuit Class - Thurs 9am Pilates Mat Class - Fri 9am Pilates Mat Class Easy peasy to book and pay online! www.glowphysio.com.au/book-online

14.01.2022 Reformer exercises OFF the reformer are so underrated... As is breaking up your daily exercise into 10min chunks throughout the day, in my opinion This little circuit for hip strength, core stability and balance was a bit of fun (and deceptively hard )... Love anything that challenges multiple joints at once #bangforbuck

13.01.2022 Well I dont know about you, but Im literally HANGING OUT for face to face group sessions to start again! Dont get me wrong, online sessions have been really fun! Not only have they got my own butt moving but theyve allowed me to keep connecting with so many of you! Theyve also provided a great opportunity for me to try some different classes and to see some faces I wouldnt normally get to see ( interstaters!) I really cant express enough how appreciative I am of all o...f you who have joined me in an online session. Thank you for continuing to support me and this little business of mine, especially at a time when you have endless options for online exercise at your fingertips. But I miss the little chats. And the hugs. I miss really seeing peoples faces and reactions without that little time delay and fuzziness that a slightly dodgy internet connection can bring. And I miss the laughs (and sometimes the tears! ) that come from a group of women getting together, asking for advice and chatting openly and honestly, all whilst exercising with each other. There really is no greater joy for me than seeing women get as much out of my little GLOW community as I do So I will continue to hang in there! And hopefully in the next few weeks I will be opening my doors for some small group sessions to start again. In the meantime, I am open for one on one sessions! So If youre in need of physio or are new to GLOW and would like to join classes, get in touch to organise an appointment! Hope to see you all soon // Lib x

09.01.2022 Caption this Week two back at work for 2021 and my hands are already full. Wouldn’t have it any other way

09.01.2022 Is it safe to work your abs in pregnancy? The short answer is yes! But the longer more annoying answer is it depends. There are no hard and fast rules with abdominal exercises, because everyones ability to regulate the pressure in their abdomen varies. ... The best thing you can do is to learn how to recognise the signs that your body is not coping with the load, then you can modify and challenge accordingly! Some of the most common signs that you are not controlling the pressure are: - doming of the abdominal wall (when the midline of your tummy bulges out like a pyramid) - breath-holding - any pain in your body - a sense of downward pressure in your pelvic floor or leakage during the exercise For most pregnant women, this means sit ups, planks and oblique twists are out. For others, even a side plank or kneeling push up can be too much, so individual assessment is important! Now, as I like to say in my classes - every exercise is an ab exercise! Our abdominals form part of our core system and pressure control strategy, which we need for just about everything we do! So just because you dont feel a burn in your abs, it doesnt mean youre not doing some great work for your abs. Here are 4 ways you can work your abs in pregnancy. Make sure you check on each one that you dont have any of the signs above that youre not coping! 1. Kneeling push ups - take hands just over shoulder width apart - Broaden across chest and shoulder blade - Inhale as you lower down, expanding through your ribs and keeping deep abdominals gently drawn in - exhale as you engage pelvic floor a bit more and push up - Keep chin tucked and neck long 2. Modified tabletop - prop up onto elbows, opening chest and gently tucking chin - Inhale to prepare - Exhale as you engage your pelvic floor and deep abdominals and lift one leg to table top - Inhale at the top, exhale as you lower 3. Adductor Ball squeezes - Place a folded cushion or Pilates ball between your knees - Inhale to prepare - exhale as you draw up and in your pelvic floor and deep abdominals and squeeze the ball between your knees - Inhale as you relax 4. Kneeling ball squeezes - Kneeling on your heels or up tall off your heels - With the folded cushion or ball between your hands, elbows relaxed by your side - Inhale to prepare as your pelvic floor opens and lengthens - exhale as you draw up your pelvic floor and in your deep abdominals and squeeze the ball between your hands - Inhale as you relax If you're looking for more safe and effective pregnancy exercises, join GLOW's Pregnancy Mat Class on Wednesdays at 6pm! Bookings essential // Lib x

08.01.2022 Just another Mama doing her multi-tasking thang

06.01.2022 | N O I S Y K N E E S | Have you noticed some crunching in your knees when you squat down to pick something up from the ground? Or walk up stairs? Or get up from your chair? I am asked about noisy knees a lot!... Is this normal? Should I be worried? Does this mean I have arthritis? The follow up questions I usually ask are: does it hurt? does your knee ever lock (ie get caught and not fully straighten or bend)? does your knee ever give way under you? is there any swelling? If your answer to all of these is a NO, then YAY! It is most likely what we call crepitus, which is Latin for to rattle and is usually caused by synovial fluid moving around our joints and air bubbles forming and popping (which is harmless!). It tends to happen more as we age and when weve been immobile, but it can also be related to the time of day and what sort of exercise weve been doing. Despite all of this, the most common question in the should I see a physio or not debate is... Does it bother you? If any noises or sensations in your body are bothering you, then get in touch! Even if we can put your mind at ease with a thorough assessment, it is worth it Hope this helps! // Lib x

05.01.2022 | N E W M A M A S | If you've had a baby in the last 6 weeks and you are ready to start on some early abdominal exercises, roll out your mat and join me for this little program https://vimeo.com/402106745/5f428a167a. It includes:... 1. Diaphragmatic breathing with pelvic floor / deep abdominal control 2. Pelvic tilts 3. Knee Rocking 4. Knee fall outs 5. Single leg to tabletop * Bonus exercise! 6. Head Lifts - ONLY if your physio has recommended them for you! Remember, GLOW does online consultations which are PERFECT for new Mums because so much of what we cover can be done without my hands on you!! Get in touch if you have any questions, or book online via www.glowphysio.com.au // Lib x

05.01.2022 This might just look like a rolled up towel... but this little ol thing is my secret weapon for sitting posture! Sure, ergonomic chairs with inbuilt lumbar supports are great, but most people dont have one. And most new Mums certainly dont feed in one! The humble rolled up towel can be used on any chair / couch to support the natural inward curve of your lower back. In doing so it helps to:... get your weight onto your sit bones (rather than your tailbone) stack your ribs over pelvis for better spinal alignment reduce rounded shoulders and strain in the neck and shoulders I check sitting and feeding posture in all of my new mums during home visits and 9 times out of 10 I get them to add one to their chair. I get them to: - roll up a bath towel into a log - stick a hair tie or elastic band on each end to keep it in a roll - leave it on their couch or wherever they feed most often to remind them to use it - stick it in the small of their back when they sit and feed, making sure butt is right back in the chair first Give it a go and tell me what you think! // Lib x #lumbarsupport#breastfeeding#sittingposture#ergonomics#posture#backpain#physiotips#physioadvice#alignment#shoulderpain#goldcoastphysio#goldcoastmum

05.01.2022 I love this quote from @susanmcp1 At a time when our options for social connection have become so restricted, I am living for my online classes and my FaceTime wine with a friend after the kids are down! Even for a family of introverts like mine - minus the little one of course; poor kid keeps asking for kindy, hes in struggle-town being stuck with us for weeks on end - the idea of staying home has lost a bit of its sparkle!... Luckily there is so much technology now to support remote connection! If youre struggling or feeling the need to hide in the cupboard with a bottle of wine, dont underestimate the power of a good ol FaceTime with a friend (or your physio Im always up for a chat ) Hope youre all finding time to connect with your specials // Lib x

05.01.2022 Do Monday mornings get any cuter? Check out baby Olive watching her Mama working on her strength in class this morning (They get extra points for colour-coordinated outfits )... #mumsandbubs#mumsandbubspilates#pilates#postnatal#postnatalexercise#strongmum#physio#physiopilates#goldcoastbusiness#glowphysio

04.01.2022 Hello! Just a little heads up that I am doing some one on one Physio consults. If you feel a Telehealth session just wont work for you, send me a message and well see what we can do! Also Online classes are on as usual tomorrow! Bookings essential through www.glowphysio.com.au/book-online

03.01.2022 Every. time. Anyone else?? @nkdbabyecoboutique

03.01.2022 | M A S T I T I S| Ok so I just had a little psychic moment. I was sitting thinking about all the new mamas out there in iso and wondering if any had mastitis and were worried about visiting the GP for antibiotics because of COVID... (Yes I know, my daydreaming is weirdly specific and very related to my work ) Anyway, as I thought about putting a quick info post on insta, one of my new mamas actually messaged me saying she has early mastitis and needed an appointment. Crazy... right!? Ok so back to Mastitis.. Firstly, it is really common. Did you know up to 1 in 3 women suffer from mastitis at some stage in their breastfeeding journey? If youve had it before or know someone who has, you know how awful it can be! Often women have pain, feel unwell and just dont know how to fix it They get so much mixed advice from different sources that it can be hard to know where to start. Do you massage the blocked duct? Straight to the GP for antibiotics? Feed less? Feed more? What a mine field To help clear up some of the confusion, I address 3 common myths about mastitis in my blog post (link in bio ): 1Mastitis means there is an infection in the breast Mastitis is actually a type of inflammatory breast condition and it can be both infective and non-infective. 2Massaging a blocked duct will help to clear it The milk ductal system is so convoluted so it is unlikely the blockage is where you feel the lump! So massaging the cr*p out of the lump could put you at risk of tearing the fragile milk ducts and causing further inflammation and pain. 3Antibiotics are the only treatment that work Dont get me wrong. Theyre super important and I dont know where wed be without them, but they are not the ONLY course of treatment. Even when they are prescribed, there are other things you can do to help, like physiotherapy with someone trained in treating the lactating breast! (i.e me ) Get in touch if you have questions! // Lib x

03.01.2022 Do you know what I love about my GLOW baby board? Well, a few things actually... My ovaries and I love getting to see these little faces every day in my clinic I love how much joy my other clients get from seeing new faces on the board-especially when its one of the mamas they did classes with I love the fact that so many of the babies on the board are second bubs of Mums Ive been seeing since their first pregnancies... What a beautiful little community we have here Dont forget to send me a board-worthy photo with your baby news GLOW Mamas! They really do make my day Lib x

03.01.2022 Check out this lovely pregnant mama I had in this morning having a pelvic floor assessment We used real time ultrasound with the probe placed over her lower belly to assess: 1 Whether she can contract her pelvic floor AND whether it moves in the right direction (i.e. squeezing up rather than bearing down)... 2Whether she can coordinate her pelvic floor with the rest of her core system like her deep abdominals and her diaphragm 3 How long she can hold a pelvic floor contraction for and whether she can let it relax at the end It doesnt tell us everything, but it is an AMAZING tool for giving us both a good image of whats going on and a good starting point for your individualised pelvic floor training program through pregnancy. This Mama is going to work on building up her pelvic floor endurance but also on fully relaxing the muscles so they can move through their full range (like our muscles should!) On the other hand, another 39 week pregnant mama I had in today will be focusing much more on relaxation, breathing and pelvic floor lengthening and stretching to get her ready for whatever birth throws her way!! Isnt technology cool?? #glowphysio#physioforwomen#mobilephysio#womenshealth#prenatal#pregnancy#pelvicfloor#corestability#birth#postpartum#postnatal#realtimeultrasound#wellbeing#health#goldcoastbusiness

02.01.2022 A little reminder for Mamas with Bubs today! None of these positions or postures are wrong. But if youre doing them a lot and your back is aching or your neck is niggling, it might be time to try doing these things in a different way! Pick one to focus on today and see how you go ... Infographic via @drsarahduvall

02.01.2022 Congratulations Laurel B!! You are the winner of GLOWa Mothers Day Giveaway!! You have won: An Initial Physio Exercise Assessment for you and a friend One 45min Private Physio-Led Reformer Session for you and a friend to do together (as restrictions on indoor group exercise are lifted)... A pair of MoveActive Pilates Socks each A Calmd eye mask each Cant wait // Lib x

02.01.2022 Class timetable up for next week! Hope to see you on my screen soon x

02.01.2022 Umm... why didn’t anyone tell me this when I was breastfeeding feeling completely inadequate and unproductive considering I was just ‘hanging at home doing nothing all day’?? I wonder how many hours a year are spent picking up toys & clothes, doing washing, starting (but never finishing) sentences and making meals that probably won’t get eaten... . .... . . . Shared by my sister in law via @noc_noc_wooden_toys . . . . . #breastfeeding#mumlife#postpartum#postnatal#pregnancy#mumsandbubs#goldcoast#physio#womensphysio See more

01.01.2022 Come join me for a Pregnancy Pilates Class at 6pm tomorrow night!! Newbies to Pilates and to GLOW are welcome! Share with your preggie friends x