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Propel Physiotherapy Melbourne

Locality: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 421 739 214

Address: 6 Evans Street 3039 Melbourne, VIC, Australia

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

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17.02.2022 3 things you need to know about exercise & pregnancy 1. It prevents pelvic girdle & back pain during pregnancy 2. Pelvic floor exercises incorporated in your workouts during & after pregnancy (hello pilates & yoga) greatly reduce your risk of pelvic floor dysfunction 3. It improves your mood & sleep... We're here for you every step of the way Superhumans

07.02.2022 If you know, you know

05.02.2022 One legged jumps - a clinical pilates move that keeps everyone happy

25.01.2022 Squats to kick off the week * By regularly incorporating squats within your lifestyle youll build muscle, burn calories, prevent injuries and improve your overall posture. If you theyll also help increase your speed! We also love that you can do the squat session anytime, anywhere:... Squats x 15 reps - the slower you go, the more challenging they will be. To take it to the next level, hold each squat for 5 second before coming up. Squat pulses x 15 reps Repeat 3 - 5 times - youll thank us later See more

25.01.2022 Reformer pilates makes everyone - our Supermummas get their movement & their super get a ride Cant wait to have you all back in our studio

23.01.2022 Baby Charlotte, at just two months old were so glad to see youre already very comfortable on the reformer

23.01.2022 Dont let Supermumma-to-be Jasmines calm presence fool you, the wall squat will make you Join her now & hold for 30 seconds x 4 reps (tips ) ... but of course you can do more reps, we wont stop you * Strengthening your lower body, this move targets your quads, glutes & hamstrings. Adding the medicine ball to this move is non-negotiable for & those with back pain, however its also a great addition if you want to improve your posture & balance.... How to do a wall squat 1. Stand with your feet hip-width apart & your back against the wall. If youre using a medicine ball, place it between your lower back & the wall then gently lean against it. 2. Bend your knees & lower your body until your thighs are parallel to the floor. If youre using the ball, allow it to roll down slightly. 3. Hold for 30 seconds, then push into your heels as you slowly return to standing.

23.01.2022 Here we go again - take 2 . Our schedule is predominately now back to telehealth consultations, virtual pilates classes & in-person sessions with Toddler Chloe Probably a good thing, as Aileen is due to give birth next week, which is really the only thing that will stop her... but only for four weeks Sending so much extra to all our clients, we feel you & are here for you 110%

22.01.2022 3 reasons why we resistance bands 1. They make your exercises more effective 2. They help keep your bones & joints 3. They are super compact, so you can easily incorporate them into your home (or park) workouts ... * If you would like a set of resistance bands sent to you with a chi ball for $25 (RRP $55) get in touch, details via https://propelphysiotherapy.com.au/get-in-touch-today/ See more

22.01.2022 Time to work your Superhumans * Join our Boss Lady, Aileen for some 4 point kneeling leg circles & feel the (you'll thank us later). Not only does this move work your glutes, it also builds arm & core strength 4 point kneeling leg circles:... 1 set =15 clockwise & anticlockwise rotations on each leg (weight totally optional) Repeat 3 - 5 times

22.01.2022 One hand up if you're a Superhuman . That's right, we're looking at you! Now put the other hand up if you are & have signed up to join us, @frances_perry_house & @womens_ogs next Wednesday (12th May) for our 'Preparing for Pregnancy' webinar: https://www.francesperryhouse.com.au//Community-Informatio Our #bosslady, Aileen will be talking about how your body changes through pregnancy & what exercises you can do to best support it (& your baby). And yes, pelvic flo...or excercises & pilates play a big role If you're not but know someone who is, we'd really appreciate it if you could send them this post We look forward to seeing as many of you Superhumans as possible

22.01.2022 Toddler Chloe makes one fun workout buddy... and just like her Supermumma, @physio.aileen shell also call you out if youre slacking off if you love working out with your ... or all of the above. For many of us, how we exercise is looking a little different now to what it did pre-lockdown days. The main thing is that youre moving daily & doing exercises that make you feel good, inside & out. As always, were in this with you 110%, abiding by all the relevant... procedures & practices to keep everyone happy & healthy. During this #stage4lockdown were supporting our superhuman clients with : One-on-one clinical pilates classes (in-person) Private consultations (in-person) Three-on-one clinical pilates classes (online) Private consultations (Telehealth/online) Visit our website to join one of our classes or book a private consultation: https://propelphysiotherapy.com.au/

21.01.2022 Both sound good to us, because its never too early for pilates, or pies and lattes.... right?

21.01.2022 Invisible all round... well that's what we'll keep telling our gorgeous Supermummas-to-be, Megan & Georgia

20.01.2022 Pelvic tilts - strengthening both the pelvis & abs this exercise also soothes backaches, improves posture & supports a natural delivery for ( Supermumma-to-be Jasmine ) * If you love having the swiss ball as your exercise buddy as much as we do. Heres 3 reasons why 1. Encourages flexibility 2. Strengthens the core... 3. Improves balance See more

19.01.2022 Row, row, row your * 4 reasons why we love rowing on the reformer 1. Strengthens your upper body ... 2. Encourages good posture 3. Modifications make it perfect for every body 4. You can along See more

18.01.2022 Pilates is everyones place, right Toddler Sofia?

18.01.2022 Ladies, its time - ready, set, plank * While some of our clients are back in lockdown over the next month, planks can be done practically anywhere (so no excuses ). Encouraging good posture throughout the day, planks strengthen our back, chest, shoulders, neck, & abs. * How long should you aim to hold your plank? That really depends on the amount of reps youd like to do, start with the & increase the time of each rep as you get ... 30 second plank hold x 5 - 10 reps If you need to modify your plank, start with bent knees rather than toes

18.01.2022 We love seeing all your new facial expressions Baby Sofia It's also one great distraction for your Supermumma, so she doesn't quite feel the just yet * It's so lovely to have our Superbabies and toddlers (along with their Supermummas) back in our studio, our hearts are bursting right now

18.01.2022 Time to get your working Ladies! Follow beautiful Supermumma-to-be, Jasmine & hit the floor with 15 side leg raises on each side #yourewelcome * While you can do these exercises standing, if your hips are tight (which is the case for most of our Superhuman clients) the we recommend doing them on your side (also known as Supine), steps are 1. Lie down on one side, with your body in a straight line, your legs extended & feet stacked on top of each other... 2. Place your arms straight in front of you, stacked on top of each other 3. As you exhale, gently raise your top leg until you feel the muscles flex in your lower back or obliques 4. As you inhale, lower your leg back down meeting your other leg & stacking your feet 15 reps then swap sides - you got this

17.01.2022 I see you lookin' at me... Can you help your Supermumma hit a new plank record Baby Archie? Of course you can, almost there Sarah!

17.01.2022 #TT to when our #bosslady Aileen took advantage of park hangs with Baby Chloe to get some extra movement into her day * Now that spring is here & off to a gorgeous start are 3 exercises we recommend adding into your daily park hang that are friendly: 1. Clams - perfectly demonstrated by @physio.aileen in this - 15 x 3 sets to activate your , thigh & core muscles.... 2. lunges - 15 x 3 sets to improve balance, & promotes hip flexibility. 3. Plank holds - 30 - 60 second holds x 3 sets to encourage good posture & back, chest, shoulders, neck, & abs.

16.01.2022 How can you make your home pilates and strength exercises more effective? Two words - resistance bands Resistance bands increase muscle tension to make exercises more effective. The increased effectiveness also reduces the impact of the exercise on your body and kick starts bone building, keeping your bones and joints happy

15.01.2022 Happy Birthday Chloe We cant believe you are 2 already, you are growing up so quickly You love being a big sister to Charlotte & are every bit the little boss lady, just like your Supermumma (& our boss lady), Aileen We love you to bits & hope you have the best day... just save some for your Superdadda, Julian

15.01.2022 Sooo excited to start seeing more of our clients IRL again Supermumma Reanna & Baby Gus are our morning fitness inspos today

15.01.2022 for pelvic floor exercises... & three reasons why we love our pelvic floor so much 1. The pelvic floor is a group of muscles & ligaments that support the bladder, uterus (womb) & bowel. 2. The pelvic floor directly impacts bladder & bowel function control... 3. Pelvic floor muscles stretch 3-4x in length during a vaginal birth, increasing the importance of pelvic floor exercises * #womenshealth #pelvicfloor #exerciseanywhere #feelgoodexercise #clinicalpilates #pilates #prenatal #prenatalexercise #pregnancyworkout #maternity #postpartum #postpartumfitness #newmum #postnatalexercise #postnatalworkout #motherhood #fitnessjourney #mumsandbubsfitness #mumsandbubs #strongwomen #innerstrength #rehabilitation #melbournephysio #physio #physiotherapy

15.01.2022 Happy Fathers Day to all the incredible Superdaddas and father figures that are an extension of our @propelphysiotherapymelbourne family. We hope youve all felt the extra love & appreciation you deserve, not just today but every day (sometimes we forget to tell you too). Special shout out to our main man behind the scenes, Julian. Without your support in every sense of the word we wouldnt be able to do what we do

14.01.2022 whos back, @physio.aileen So much for four weeks parental leave! Stage 4 covid-19 restrictions, a newborn (Charlotte is three weeks old now) & toddler (Chloe) wont keep our boss lady away from our Superhuman clients any longer! Aligned with covid-19 operational best practices, policies & procedures, were offering the following services, because theres never been a more important time than now to support your health & wellbeing: - In-person consultations... - One-on-one clinical pilates class - Virtual consultations (TeleHealth) - Virtual pilates classes Visit our website (https://propelphysiotherapy.com.au/) to enquire or book your consultation or session now. Theres currently a two week waiting period on all services, however please be assured well do everything we can to support you as soon as possible

13.01.2022 = the perfect planking buddy. moves faster & before you know it, youve reached your goal or hit a new PB * Encouraging good posture throughout the day, planks strengthen the back, chest, shoulders, neck, & abs. So lets do this Ladies - hit the floor & aim to hold for 60 seconds x 3 - 5 reps (youll thank us later) If you need to modify, simply plank on your knees rather than your toes

13.01.2022 Sliding into the weekend like... our Boss Lady, Aileen & her daughter Chloe

13.01.2022 From my family to yours, we hope the Festive Season & New Year brings you peace, love, happiness & good health from the bottom of my heart for all your support Superhuman, I am beyond grateful for it & feel so blessed to do what I do. While 2020 has bought so much joy to our lives (including the arrival of Baby Charlotte ), like so many of you I am also happy to see the end of it & embrace all that 2021 brings.... I'll be taking a break (I know, unheard of, right?) on Christmas & Boxing Days (25 & 26 December) & from 30 December, so I forward to welcoming you all back to Propel Physiotherapy from Monday 4th January 2021 Take care, have fun & laugh often Superhumans, Aileen xo * by @roam.and.wander

12.01.2022 Starting the week off with this restorative stretch (details )... & plus, who doesnt want to be a these days, right? * 1. Sit nice & tall on the floor (engage your abs to support your back) with your legs bent in a Z position (left foot touching the top of your right thigh & right leg bent behind you), left hand on the medicine ball 2. As you breath out slowly reach your right arm up & over your head while rolling the ball away from you. You should feel a light s...tretch in the right side of your torso, back & hips. Option to hold here for two to three breaths. 3. Engage your core & as you breath out again come back to your starting position. Repeat 15 times then swap sides If youre not & dont get back pain during your day, then you can do this exercise without the medicine ball, just rest your supporting hand on the floor instead of the ball. See more

11.01.2022 Wheres your nose Baby Sofia? Ok, we both know what shes really doing Happy International Friendship Day Sending so much love to all our incredible Superhuman clients & their little ones. We miss you all so much & look forward to seeing you all soon. In the meantime, make sure you continue to do at least ONE thing to treat yourself each day (yes, counts)... PLUS your pelvic floor exercises

11.01.2022 Supermumma-to-be, Jasmine makes this move look way too easy, time to increase the resistance? * #fitnessinspo #pilateslife #womenshealth #exerciseanywhere #feelgoodexercise #clinicalpilates #pilates #prenatal #prenatalexercise #pregnancyworkout #maternity #fitnessjourney #mumsandbubsfitness #mumsandbubs #strongwomen #innerstrength #rehabilitation #melbournephysio #physio #physiotherapy

11.01.2022 Supermumma-to-be Jessie provides all the inspo we need to get moving this morning Like you, were missing our reformer sessions in the studio too, so to help make exercise a little easier are 3 simple ways to move during lockdown that are guaranteed to make you feel good: 1. Go for a or ... 2. Have a party in your living room 3. Scroll our feed & do some pilates moves with us See more

11.01.2022 Not sure who is in charge right now - Physio Aileen or Toddler Chloe * Special shout out to all our Propel Physiotherapy Super Babies & Toddlers - we love working out with you

10.01.2022 Perfecting the plank * Seriously, the smallest adjustment can make all the difference. So to help you get the most out of your planks, its to check-in on your posture 1. On the floor start on all fours, ensuring your hands are directly underneath your shoulders.... 2. Step your feet back, one at a time so your legs are together and straight. If you need more stability/support, step your feet out so they are wider than your hips. 3. Maintain a straight line from your heels through to the top of your head. Look down at the floor and gaze slightly in-front of your face. 4. Tighten your abs, quads & glutes. Hold for 30 seconds Repeat as many times as you like , ideally in-front of a mirror so you can out for: 1. Moving your gaze forward or up 2. Sagging your hips

10.01.2022 Multitasking all the time, right Ladies?

09.01.2022 Taking over the studio, say to Toddler Chloe. This little boss lady & now big sister loves sneaking into our clincial pilates studio for a play, just like her Supermumma (& our Founder), Aileen

08.01.2022 Sending so much love to all our Supermummas, bubbas & toddlers We cant wait to run our group clinical pilates classes IRL & have your gorgeous energy fill our space once again. For now were so we can at least run them online

08.01.2022 Sending all our Supermummas, bubbas & toddlers a massive ... & of course, pilates (one-on-one & ) to keep the love going

07.01.2022 Our boss lady, Aileen & Baby Charlotte punch out one last workout for 2020 * Our pilates studio may be closed, but that's no excuse Ladies #sorrynotsorry * by @roam.and.wander

07.01.2022 = + bonus points for ( Supermumma Em & Baby Sofia ) * Ladies, bridges are seriously underrated! With a variation to suit wherever your body is at, are 5 reasons why we them & recommend doing them (approx 15 reps x 3 sets) everyday:... 1. Strengthens your & legs 2. Improves posture 3. Decreases back pain & helps with scoliosis 4. Improves balance 5. Prevents knee pain & injury

07.01.2022 : Stretch, breathe & Superhuman

07.01.2022 Squat goals * 5 reasons to fall in love with squats as much as we do 1. They build muscle... 2. They burn calories 3. They prevent injuries 4. They improve your overall posture 5. You can do them anytime, anywhere (15 reps x 3 - 5 sets - you'll thank us later ) + If you they'll also help increase your speed!

07.01.2022 When Toddler Chloe found out we were going to cancel today's pilates classes JK! Thankfully Chloe is about to head out the door to childcare (although the tears are still there) & we're looking forward to seeing our beautiful Superhuman clients walk in soon

05.01.2022 "Pilates is our happy place." if youre with us. * Were doing pilates any chance we get, which mainly means doing a session with our little ones or while they And then theres days when it just doesnt happen Be kind to yourselves superhumans, if you cant sneak in some pilates make sure you do at least one other thing each day that makes you feel good

05.01.2022 Pike planks with our fave workout buddy * On or off the reformer, this superpower move is one you can do anywhere with (or without) anyone to: Develop core strength Increase stability in the core, hips & spine... Ready to join us? Let's do it Ladies 1. Start in a plank position resting on your elbows directly beneath your shoulders with your feet hip-width apart. Make sure that your body is in a completely straight line from your shoulders to ankles. 2. Tighten your abs & raise your hips into the air as high as possible, pausing for 2 seconds at the top before lowering back into a plank position. Repeat 15 times x 3 reps * ( Baby Charlotte ) * #fitnessinspo #bts #physiolife #mumlife #womenshealth #exerciseanywhere #feelgoodexercise #clinicalpilates #pilates #prenatal #prenatalexercise #pregnancyworkout #maternity #postpartum #postpartumfitness #newmum #postnatalexercise #postnatalworkout #motherhood #fitnessjourney #mumsandbubsfitness #mumsandbubs #strongwomen #innerstrength #rehabilitation #reformerpilates #pilateslife #melbournephysio #physio #physiotherapy

04.01.2022 This is what we call this the pilates Well technically it's a , but why not rename it, right? * We hope you have a kick ass week Superpeople ... * #womenshealth #pilateslife #clinicalpilates #pilates #prenatal #prenatalexercise #pregnancyworkout #maternity #postpartum #postpartumfitness #newmum #postnatalexercise #postnatalworkout #motherhood #fitnessjourney #mumsandbubsfitness #mumsandbubs #strongwomen #innerstrength #rehabilitation #melbournephysio #physio #physiotherapy See more

03.01.2022 Kicking the week off with abs * Follow Supermumma Kaylias lead & join us now for 15 sit ups. And for that extra heres some tips to take them to the next level at home 1. Hold light hand weights/food cans/full water bottles... 2. Straighten your legs rather than keeping them in tabletop 3. Coordinate your legs with your arms - lowering your legs down as your arms go above your head & bringing your legs to tabletop as your arms come up for the crunch.

03.01.2022 Low impact Effective Easy to use, yes. The exercises, not 5 - 10 reps in * We love adding resistance bands to our clinical pilates classes & we also send them home with our Superclients, here's why: Resistance bands increase muscle tension to make exercises more effective ... They support low impact movements, making them perfect for & rehab They keep your bones and joints happy * We sell resistance band sets + a chi ball for $25 (RRP $55), Contact us if you're interested https://propelphysiotherapy.com.au/get-in-touch-today/ See more

02.01.2022 Arms are , yet these Superwomen look so graceful...even as our Boss Lady, Aileen makes a slight adjustment Starting the week off with a little throwback, in our old pilates studio with our long time Superwomen clients, Jasmine & Em

02.01.2022 What a public holiday looks like in our studio - morning pilates with our fave workout buddy ... & yes there are squats

02.01.2022 " were once a girls best friend, then there was Pilates" Ladies, you know youre with us

01.01.2022 Say to the newest member of our team, Charlotte Born at 6.30pm yesterday, our hearts are bursting for our Founder & Boss Lady, Aileen, Julian & toddler Chloe right now Aileen is really well and says Charlotte looks exactly like Chloe, so much so that she keeps calling her Chloe ... While Aileen will now be on four weeks leave to enjoy this incredibly special time with her family, well still be checking-in & sharing the love on socials

01.01.2022 Supermumma Sarah sets a new plank hold record with the help of Baby Archie * How long can you hold a plank for? Comment (& remember Ladies, it's not a competition. Just holding for as long as you can each time you do it is incredible)

01.01.2022 Our Founder, Aileen showing us how its done No matter how messy it may get, feel or look, you got this superhuman