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Pear Exercise Physiology: Pregnancy & Women's Health

Locality: Wavell Heights

Phone: +61 478 116 700

Address: 6/52 Jeffcott Street 4012 Wavell Heights, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.pearexercisephysiology.com.au

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24.01.2022 Check our this Mum-to-bes AMAZING core breath! You know how we are always banging on about breathing in Pregnancy classes? Well this is the reason why! Your Pelvic Floor & Diaphragm have a working relationship- as you inhale, your diaphragm descends (allowing your lungs to expand with air) your pelvic floor relaxes and descends too! As you exhale, your pelvic floor and deep abdominal muscles contract, and draw up. These core muscles help to maintain your Intra-Abdominal Pressure (or IAP for short!). In pregnancy, your IAP is way high, well - you have a whole other person in there too! Towards your third trimester, when we see poorly controlled IAP we can develop a dysfunction diastasis recti - the widening of the gap between your 6 pack muscles! Prevention is key we can help! #exerciseismedicine

24.01.2022 Physical activity can reduce the severity of early menopausal symptoms in women who have had cancer treatment, a University of Queensland study has found. Women who remained physically active and met guidelines for more intense physical activity, reported fewer symptoms associated with the menopause, Dr Tom Bailey said. The main benefits were reduced depressive symptoms and reduced somatic symptoms, such as nausea, dizziness, tiredness, muscle and joint pain, as well as so...me improvement in sleep patterns and sexual function. You can find the study here: https://journals.lww.com//Physical_activity_and_menopausal #ExerciseisMedicine

24.01.2022 Pesto is a brilliant way to add herbs + greens into your diet which are so therapeutic - basil commonly used in pesto has a range of anti-inflammatory and antio...xidant compounds #foodismedicine I often encourage my clients to make some pesto each week and keep it in the fridge. Stir through pasta for a quick meal or add as a sauce to lift a meal, or bring a nourish bowl together Pesto can easily be made low FODMAP (just use garlic infused evoo instead of garlic) #endometriosiswarrior #foodismedicine #pesto #endometriosisdiet #endodiet #nutritionist #clinicalnutritionist #evoo #endometriosis #womenshealth #adenomyosis #simplefood #lowfodmap #irritablebowelsyndrome #gutfriendly #eatyourgreens #basil #antiinflammatory #ahealthynut #wholefoods #jerf

24.01.2022 We are looking for our newest Accredited Exercise Physiologist to join our g. r. o. w. I. n. g team! ABOUT PEAR Pear Exercise Physiology is a women's health clinic offering exercise physiology, physiotherapy, remedial massage and small group strength and pilates classes located in northside Brisbane. We are passionate about supporting women, using exercise as medicine & working collaboratively. ... We have 3 main patient populations we provide support for - Women’s Health (inc. Pregnancy, Postnatal, Endometriosis, Pelvic Floor Rehab) - Oncology (inc. Breast, Bowel & Gynaecological Cancers) - Musculoskeletal We aim to break down the barriers of taboo and stigma in Women’s Health, by providing specialist services from our friendly studio, and helping all women to use exercise as medicine and to prioritise self-care in all stages of life. ABOUT THE ROLE We are looking for an AEP who can join our women centric team - with flexible working hours starting 4 days/week. You will enjoy working both independently & within a multidisciplinary team setting, have excellent ability to multi-task and communicate, and be passionate about women’s health at all stages of life. Pear offers a unique chance to work with speciality patient populations of pregnancy, postpartum and oncology - as well as running small group Pilates & Strength classes (25+ classes running per week). Pear offers a unique chance to work with speciality patient populations of pregnancy, postpartum and oncology. In-house training, CPD with The Women's Health Collective & team collaborative support is all included as part of the Pear team. Requirements Current ESSA Registration as AEP/AES Current First Aid Certificate with CPR and Blue Card Reformer Pilates Quals Professional Indemnity & Public Liability Insurances Experience in Women’s Health, Oncology, Mental Health and MSK would be preferred - or a willingness to attend CPD in these areas. New graduates are encouraged to apply. Please send your CV & cover letter to [email protected] We look forward to hearing from you.

24.01.2022 Insulin resistance is a driver behind ~70% of PCOS cases. This means that an anti-inflammatory diet with complex carbohydrates is one of the important features ...of the management of insulin resistant PCOS. Learn more about the management of PCOS at my live presentation for @qendoau 24th September. Do you have endometriosis and PCOS? Ill be talking about how I approach the management of both of these conditions. Head to Qendo.org.au/events to book #pcosdiet #nourishing #insulinresistance #endometriosis #pcosawarenessmonth #pcos #clinicalnutritionist #wholefoods #foodismedicine #womenshealth #qendo #evidencebased #bowlfood #antiinflammatory #carbohydrates #periodsbelike #endoandpcos

23.01.2022 Our gorgeous Physio Sami writing on our *NEW* pelvic floor report card! We get these questions all. the. time. When can I get back to GYM/RUNNING/SPORT? With our report card, we can give you a clear answer & pathway back to the exercise you love at your initial appointment - working with our pelvic health physios & womens health exercise physiologists! We are so excited to be giving these report cards out to our postnatal clients from today! ... #strongmums #teamworkmakesthedreamwork

23.01.2022 Why it’s so important to work with a multi-disciplinary team like we have at Pear - Exercise Physiology, Pelvic Health Physiotherapy & Clinical Nutrition (Meredith East Powell - Women's Health Nutritionist) can help support you navigate your endometriosis

22.01.2022 Abdominal Separation AKA DRAM AKA Diastasis Recti is a NORMAL adaptation if your abdominal wall to accomodate your growing baby. Its where the connective tissue (your linea alba) between your abdominal muscles stretches & elongates. Research shows us that 100% of women will have some degree of separation in pregnancy (its gotta go somewhere ) and often this widening is still present for a period of time after birth. This tissue responds to LOAD & EXERCISE! We can help to provide rehabilitation to support resolution of this abdominal wall - come see us whether you are 6 weeks, 6 months, 6 years or 60 years after birth! #exerciseismedicine

22.01.2022 Postnatal depression is different from the baby blues. According to Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia (PANDA), postnatal depression is effecting more than 1 in 7 new mums each year in Australia. Accredited Exercise Physiologist and womens health expert, Esme Soan explains why its important to understand the difference between feeling a bit down and having a mental condition, and the role exercise can play during this time.... Download ESSAs free Exercise & Womens Health eBook as a handy resource to exercise right: bit.ly/WHEBOOK_v2 #WomensHealthWeek #IRunForMe

22.01.2022 TFL - Tensor Fascia Latae! If you come to see our team with hip pain we will often test to see if you are holding tension in this little muscle group. TFL helps us in single leg work (think lunges, running, stairs) and connects into our ITB - illiotibial band. Poor ITB often gets smashed with foam rolling - and its often not the problem, we can help unravel the mystery of hip & lateral leg pain #exerciseismedicine

21.01.2022 AHHHH sometimes you need a hands on approach. Pregnancy, Remedial, Cupping, Postnatal and coming very soon - Labour Prep massage!

20.01.2022 Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, or PCOS, affects approximately 8% of women. This Womens Health Week, its important to discuss the several ways in which exercise can help prevent and aide the symptoms of PCOS. Accredited Exercise Physiologist, Megan McMinn, lifts the lid on how exercise can help you better control your blood glucose levels, improve your sensitivity to insulin and manage the symptoms of PCOS.... Download ESSAs free Exercise & Womens Health eBook as a handy resource to exercise right: bit.ly/WHEBOOK_v2 #WomensHealthWeek #IRunForMe

20.01.2022 Feeling low and withdrawn in the early stages of motherhood? Reconnect with yourself after becoming a mother with Guided Running Meditations. Learn more at exerciseright.com.au/irunforme Share your mindful running story with #IRunForMe #WomensHealthWeek #ExerciseRight #sponsored

20.01.2022 Introducing Teleah Andrews, NEW to Pivot at Pear We are so excited to announce that we are now able to offer appointments with our talented student osteopa...th Teleah at our new Wavell Heights location, starting Tuesday Dec 1! Teleah has an interest in women’s health, as well as helping to manage chronic pain, and is a perfect addition to our team. All of her consultations will be supervised by Dr Sarah Dryburgh (registered Osteopath), and will be available at a discounted rate. To secure your appointment either head to the link in our bio to book online, or call 0422626061 #brisbane #brisbaneosteopath #brisbaneosteo #pivotosteo #pivotosteopathy #healthpivots #manualtherapy #manualtherapist #osteopathy #osteopath #osteopathicmedicine #backpain #nexkpain #hippain #pelvicpain #womenshealth #womenhealthmatters #womensupportingwomen #exercisephysiology #pearexercisephysiology #healthyhappymum #healthyhappy #chronicpain #wavellheights

19.01.2022 The gorgeous Alice, Laura & Kayelene (all 38 weeks) showing us how it’s done in Pregnancy Strength class run by EP Jess! These ladies have been training consistently throughout their pregnancies at Pear - staying strong & moving well all the way up to birth days. MYTH BUSTING I shouldn’t lift weights in pregnancy False - you should continue, or start a resistance training program in your pregnancy, just making modifications where needed! ... Stay strong ladies - see you next week (?!)

19.01.2022 We all know that exercise has great overall effects on our health! It lowers our blood pressure, improves our joint health and cognitive (brain) function Than...ks to these amazing effects, exercise can be an effective treatment for 26 chronic conditions, including psychiatric diseases, neurological diseases, metabolic diseases, cardiovascular diseases, pulmonary diseases, musculoskeletal disorders and cancer. The evidence suggests that in selected cases exercise is just as effective as medical treatment and in special situations more effective! Ensure you ask your GP to refer you to an Accredited Exercise Physiologist to start implementing the optimal type and dose of exercise for YOU! Find one near you: essa.org.au/find-aep #ExerciseRight

18.01.2022 WE WILL BE GOING AHEAD IF WEATHER HOLDS UP! We look forward to walking & talking with you all tomorrow at Mt Coo-tha if the weather stays fine! For tomorrow, we will be taking a 5km walk - Esme our AEP will be talking about how to access a health care team who support YOU and of course have some fun. Thank you again for your amazing support of birth trauma awareness and raising vital funds for ABTA. The money you have raised will help thousands of families across Australia - donate & learn more here! birthtrauma.org.au

17.01.2022 Exercise during pregnancy has both short-term health outcomes, such as optimal delivery, and long-term health outcomes, such as protected health effects for baby and recovery postpartum for mum. Accredited Exercise Physiologist, Esme Soan, takes us through the physiological changes in pregnancy and how these are taken into account when creating exercise programs for pregnant women. Exercise during pregnancy is so beneficial, let’s find out why!... If you're finding exercising overwhelming as a first-time mum-to-be, reach out to an Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP) for guidance and exercise programs specific to your unique body. Contact your local AEP here: www.essa.org.au/find-aep

16.01.2022 WHW : Endometriosis Do you have endometriosis, or chronic pelvic pain? Our AEPs are experts in exercise as medicine for endo - in fact our exercise physiologist Esme & Elisha teach other EPs all about it & have written e-books for @qendoau ! Try this simple stretching series for helping with pain - spend around 30 seconds in each pose, taking 5 slow sigh breaths. Aaaaahhhhhh! We also work closely with Meredith our Clinical Nutritionist for a holistic approach to your health & pain. #endometriosisawareness #endowarrior

16.01.2022 Today is R U OK Day! Check in on your friends, your family members, the new mums, the expecting mums, the strong women, the guys, and ask them are you okay? Its okay to not be okay - and there are many avenues to get help & support. @ruokday @pandanational @beyondblueofficial ... @birthtrauma.org.au @peachyparents See more

15.01.2022 #exerciseismedicine

15.01.2022 HAPPY WOMENS HEALTH WEEK 7th - 12th September! All this week our superstar team will be sharing information on the speciality areas of womens health that we have the privilege to work with! Monday - Breast Cancer ... Tuesday - Osteoporosis Wednesday - Pregnancy Thursday - When can I get back to Exercise after birth? Friday - Endometriosis Saturday - Birth Trauma Awareness & Perinatal Mental Health Check out our social media stories & our Pear website to keep in the loop with us all week

15.01.2022 Saturated fat + endo: saturated fat fuels LPS (lipopolysaccaride) a byproduct or endotoxin of gram negative gut bacteria which increases inflammation, worsening... endo symptoms such as fatigue. LPS have also been linked to a range of other conditions including autoimmune diseases and dementia. This doesn't mean that you need to start eating a low fat diet. Fats are an important part of your diet but look for healthy fats as part of a wholefoods, predominantly plant-based diet; including fish and plant based foods like chia, avocado and olive oil. One way to lower your saturated fat intake is by choosing plant based alternatives to butter such as: avocado, olive oil, hummus, tahini and nut butter #endometriosis #lps #womenshealth #nutritionist #inflammation #chronicillness #endometriosisdiet #endodiet #nutritionalmedicine #endobelly #endowarriors #adenomyosis #autoimmunedisease #avocado #saturatedfat #antiinflammatory #chronicfatigue #plantbased #brisbanenutritionist

14.01.2022 Over 400,000 females participate in AFL throughout Australia! As that exciting number grows, we also need to be aware of how to prevent injuries as the game dev...elops. Accredited Sports Scientist, Ben Brugman, explains there are some common injuries which every female AFL player should be aware of and make every attempt to avoid. Find out the most common injuries and Ben's top AFL training tips on the blog: exerciseright.com.au/common-injuries-every-female-afl-play/

14.01.2022 New years are transitional times, and can be a great way to kickstart your training or identify new goals. Mindset is everything, our team of physio, exercise physiologists, nutritionists & massage can help support you every step of the way. Whether newly pregnant, a new mum, rehabilitation from an injury or surgery, help with weight management or looking after yourself with a chronic condition (Chronic Fatigue, Endometriosis, Pain) Book in online to get started - link in bio

13.01.2022 TELEHEALTH Our world looks different now, and we are excited to continue offering our online appointments for Physio, Exercise Physiology & Nutrition at Pear! Book, pay & receive your home rehab program or 7 day food diary all online - and access our specialty services from anywhere in AUS! #exerciseismedicine

12.01.2022 First sessions back for our Mums & Bubs today! Don’t worry if you have older children on school holidays, bring them along to the studio with you!

12.01.2022 Diet is a key part of management for conditions like PCOS, chronic inflammation & endometriosis. Our Clinical Nutritionist Meredith can help you find where to start with changing your diet and using food as medicine. Work with Meredith from our studio on Fridays

12.01.2022 We will wait near the track from JC Slaughter Falls carpark if you are joining us!

11.01.2022 It's estimated nearly 50 per cent of girls stop playing sport by the time they're 17, and women have lower rates of participation in sport and physical activity than men. Many worry about being judged on how they look while playing or exercising. Some wonder whether they're good enough, and others, particularly mothers, don't want to be questioned over their priorities (aka mum guilt).... It can be even harder for those who want to participate in wheelchair sports, because they're largely unisex at the junior and recreational/sub-elite levels. How can we help support the women in our lives ti stay active & involved in sport?

11.01.2022 Return to Run held down at Huxtable Park is a GREAT way to progress back to HIIT training! These mums get a great running lap next to the creek as well

10.01.2022 The entire Pear team are participating in this years International Women’s Day fun run on March 7th - running or walking to help raise money for breast cancer! Join us over the next 3 weeks as we train for our 5km event - if you see us out pounding the pavement in our pear singlets give us a wave One in 8 women will be diagnosed with Breast Cancer before he age of 85. We are determined to help raise awareness, research funding & to continue to provide the support s...ervices of Exercise Physiology, Oncology Rehabilitation and Lymphoedema Massage at our studio! You can sponsor us at the link below https://fundraise.mater.org.au/fundrais/esmesoan/iwdfr-2021

09.01.2022 2020 RECAP What a HUGE year we have collectively had, with challenges, ups & downs, and alot of joy & laughs along the way. A quick recap of the amazing time the pear team has had 1- With the first COVID-19 closures we pivoted to Telehealth & Online classes to help keep you moving, even running daily instagram live classes from home while the studio was closed! 2- Back to ‘normal’ - we came back to face to face appointments for massage, physio & exercise physiology but wor...e masks as part of our COVID safe plan! 3- Our Exercise Physiology team all still took part in a virtual Mothers Day Classic, running individually but together to raise money for Breast Cancer 4- We welcomed a massive 6 new faces to the team - Amanda & Elisha our EPs, Michelle & Courtney our RMT’s, Lissy our Physio and our admin team Minette & Jess! Work wouldn’t be the same without them 5 - We said goodbye to our old studio and hello to our NEW studio! ..... TBC! See more

09.01.2022 Happy New Year, let's go 2021! See you back in the studio from TOMORROW! - https://mailchi.mp/0f4338e27dd2/healthkit-campaign-3880797

09.01.2022 Start your Monday off right, with some mindful breathing. This short guide, will take you through a box breathing exercise. Press play below or save it for later.

08.01.2022 WELCOME SARAH & TELEAH from Pivot Osteopathy to Clinic Room 1! We love working closely with other manual therapists like Osteos, Chiros & Physios, and are super excited to have the wonderful Dr Sarah even closer to help in collaborative care for our pregnancy, chronic pelvic pain & back pain patients! Appointments with the Osteopaths are available from Tuesday 1st December. Give them a follow @pivot_osteo

08.01.2022 CLASS TIMETABLE Sept - Oct 2020

08.01.2022 We LOVE what we do! Esme & Elisha our Womens Heath Exercise Physiologists catching up before work for coffee, walking, outdoor exercise and chats about all things ~ ENDOMETRIOSIS ~. Did you know Esme & Elisha wrote an e-book guide together on how to use exercise as medicine for endo for QENDO! AND Esme teaches a course for other allied health on Endo with The Womens Health Collective? Working is easy when you love what you do, and seeing the clients you work with thrive!

07.01.2022 HAPPY BIRTHDAY & 1 Year work anniversary to our gorgeous Exercise Physiologist Jess! Jess is our little pocket rocket & multi-tasking mum & has been such a joy to work with at Pear - with her specialist interests in Golden Girls (65+), Falls Prevention and Osteoporosis

07.01.2022 Recognise this friendly face! It’s our gorgeous EP Elisha! What a celebrity on the campaign for Exercise & Sports Science Australia

06.01.2022 Esme our Principal AEP rocking the merchandise on a nature walk on the weekend for Australasian Birth Trauma Association #starttheconverstation event. The delivery of a baby can be a positive event for some women, however for some others it can be not so positive, and result in physical and/or psychological injury. We hope all of our clients at Pear know that they can reach out, they are not alone, and thay we will refer them to get support from fantastic resources like ABTA & others. <3

06.01.2022 We are SO excited for Christmas - can you believe its already December! The Pear team will be taking a holiday break from 19th December - 4th January. We have some Christmas gift ideas for the Pilates mad family member, some gift cards to indulge the mums-to-be & a GIFT FOR YOU we will be sharing soon!

05.01.2022 A while ago now I set myself a few numbers goals around Pear as a business, to see how many women we could reach & how our little studio could grow! Obviously COVID has changed alot about work for many people, as well as for us - and we are particularly lucky in Queensland to still have the doors open to be seeing clients & patients. This month we hit all 3 goals - welcoming 50+ new clients to our studio, having all classes fully booked & reaching 3k followers on instagram! Thank you SO MUCH for your continued support of our studio - and thank you to our superstar team the Pear girls for making every class fun, every new face through the door feel welcomed and adding a million new exercises into our PhysiApp account x Esme

04.01.2022 Looking for the perfect gift for your pilates mad partner/mum/sister/bestie/yourself? We have a *LIMITED* selection of Eco Pilates Hygiene Mats for sale which fit perfectly on our machines Washable, non-slip & suede top finish - we are in love! Pick one up from us in the studio - we have multiple patterns to pick from!

04.01.2022 In-house training - the Pear team are always learning! Every month we learn something new to improve our clinical skills as health practitioners, thats how we keep at our best to support you - our patients. We use kinesiotaping to help support healing and injury rehab. Michelle our RMT & Annika our Exercise Physiologist tested their new skills on our gorgeous admin Minette!

04.01.2022 This week is Womens Health Week where the team at ESSA will be sharing a wide range of expert articles on the benefits of exercise for womens physical and mental health. First up is exercising after pregnancy: When can I start running after having a baby?. Its a question asked by many postnatal women, and the answer isnt always a simple one.... We asked Accredited Exercise Physiologist and womens health expert, Esme Soan to break it down for us. #WomensHealthWeek #IRunForMe

03.01.2022 A HUGE part of our role here at Pear is education - heres our gorgeous AEP Elisha showing how its done! Our team practices patient oriented care - meaning we will ask you your goals, make sure you understand your condition & work WITH you on your rehab plan - whether its one on one appointments, joining some small group classes, massage, nutrition support, homework programs, gym programs - you name it - we are here for you!

03.01.2022 New Years Resolutions? #exerciseismedicine

03.01.2022 Sharing some Exercise Physiologist love - our profession is incredible & should not be undervalued in the role we play in rehab! #exerciseismedicine

02.01.2022 Menopause is a life transition that should be spoken about more! Did you know your exercise should change when you go through the change?

02.01.2022 How are you keeping active this weekend? Our gorgeous EP Annika & Mum Jodi reppin’ the pears out on a hike!

02.01.2022 Our cheeky attendees in Mums & Bubs classes! Who said babies and weights dont mix? Babies & children are always welcome to our appointments, we want to make being active & working on your health as EASY as possible - we just ask that you let us know if your little ones will be in tow & complete our parent waiver forms *Pic posted with parent permission

02.01.2022 #exerciseismedicine A study is shedding new light on the importance of a healthy diet and exercise during pregnancy. According to the research, physical activity among pregnant women who are obese can actually transform the long-term cardiovascular health of the child.... Obesity in pregnancy is a major problem because it can increase the risk of complications in pregnancy as well as affecting the longer-term health of the child. This study strengthens my resolve to highlight just how important it is that we give children a healthy start in life, said study senior author Professor Lucilla Poston. You can find the study here: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/ijpo.12725

01.01.2022 Feeling stressed, anxious or withdrawn? Running can help! Its Womens Health Week and we want to remind you to check in on your mental health. Consider G...uided Running Meditations to help connect your mind and body and boost your mood! Learn more at exerciseright.com.au/irunforme #IRunForMe #WomensHealthWeek #ExerciseRight #ad

01.01.2022 Are you struggling with fatigue, pain, bloating/endo belly, digestive problems, stress, anxiety and/or depression? Did you know nutrition can help with all ...of these symptoms? As an #endowarrior and as a health professional I believe that we need a holistic approach to health; nutrition and lifestyle play an important part in managing endo symptoms. If youre ready to improve your energy levels and mood, reduce pain and deal with your endo belly and digestive issues Im here for you. Helping women like you is my passion. Want to know more? Book a free 10 minute discovery call through my website - head to the link in my profile or go to www.mereditheastpowell.com #endometriosis #endodiet #nutritionist #endometriosisdiet #evidencebased #holistichealth #mindbody #endowarriors #adenomyosis #endobelly #pcos #periodpain #periodsbelike #gutfriendly #bloating #ibsdiet #irritablebowelsyndrome #womenshealth #menstrualhealth #hormones #hormonehealth