Latest post on physioquestions.com | Exercise and Pregnancy

Considering I just had a baby, this topic is quite relevant and fresh in my mind. As a physio, exercise is second nature to me. I found it rather enjoyable to exercise during my entire pregnancy, and as my body changed throughout the different trimesters, I just simply modified the type of activity I did to suit. (In fact, I exercised even up to the day of giving birth - going for a nice 90min walk in the middle of the day during my early labour contractions, and made me feel so much better!).

Simply put, it is important to exercise during pregnancy. It brings many benefits for the mother's physical, emotional and social health. Although physical activity is beneficial for most people, I must state that under some circumstances, physical activity is not recommended for the health of the mother and baby, and the obstetrician's instructions must be carefully adhered to. 

Topics covered:

• Body changes during pregnancy
• Benefits of exercise
• Exercise suggestions
• Exercise to avoid
• Contact a physio

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Album Artwork on "A Time & Place"

A big shout out to my good friend and graphics design genius Vee (Virginia Choy - www.veechoy.com) for her brilliant work on Lara's album design and artwork. BRILLIANT!
For all our mutual friends out there, that's another reason to grab a copy of the CD! ;)

Album Review: Lara Goudie, "A Time & Place"

Following the success of her debut album, "Out of the Depths", Lara Goudie (www.laragoudie.com) delivers yet another brilliant masterpiece with her latest release, "A Time & Place". With a distinctive freshness and creativity in her songwriting, this album captures her ability to combine fun-loving, upbeat numbers with deep, meaningful songs.

The album opens with two infectious and upbeat tracks, "This Is Who I Am" and "Help Me Remember You", which shows off the diversity of her voice and singing style together with lyrics reflecting her life and dependence on Christ. Tracks 3 ("You're All I Need") and 8 ("Wrapped Around Your Finger") are two piano-driven ballads that are beautifully written with deeply heart-felt lyrics. The album's title track, "A Time & Place", is a contemplative song which prompts the listener to reflect upon Christ and the cross, "Give me a time, give me a place; where I can stop and seek Your face".

This album is a true testament to Lara's musical gifts and her passion and love for God. Don't miss out! Make sure you grab yourselves (and friends) a copy and be blessed by the experience! Available from: www.laragoudie.com/store

(FYI, I play piano on Track 8 of this album! :)

Latest post on physioquestions.com | Neck and shoulder tightness

QUESTION RECEIVED 23/8/10:

"How do you treat neck and shoulder tightness that has gone to the point of the muscles being almost as hard as rock?"

Interesting question.
I think the problem here is a postural issue leading to muscular symptoms.
If you work requires you to be always at a computer/laptop and hunched over for the majority of the day, then it is very common to develop neck and shoulder tightness and pain.

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Latest post on physioquestions.com | Flat Feet (or Pes Planus)

Lately I have had quite a few people ask me about flat feet.

Flat feet (or pes planus), is a condition where the arch of the foot is collapsed. This results in the sole of the foot being in partial or complete contact with the ground surface. Flat feet may occur unilaterally (one side) or bilaterally (both sides).

It can be caused by a number of factors, including:

• Faulty lower limb biomechanics
• Incorrect walking/running/sporting techniques
• Poor footwear (regular use of flat ballet type shoes, high heels, shoes with no arch or improper sole)
• Prolonged stress/pressure to the foot
• Injury
• Pregnancy

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Latest post on physioquestions.com | Are you worried about your child's headshape or torticollis?

Read up about common paediatric conditions such as headshape abnormalities (plagiocephaly, brachiocephaly and scaphocephaly) and torticollis on www.physioquestions.com. Some general tips are also given on how to manage these conditions. If you have any specific questions or would like further advice, please feel free to comment on the post or contact me.

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