Physio Pilates Proactive

"Why do you choose Pilates?"

We have been asking our clients this week "Why do you choose Pilates?", and we are loving the responses!

"For Strength, Balance, and Mobility."

"To help me stay strong to play with my grandchild."

"To keep up with opponents less than half my age on the netball court!"

"For connection to self and to energise."

It's the "Why" that help keep us motivated, and moving towards our goals!

Share your "Why" on the board with us, and go in the running to win a free Pilates class!

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Happy World Physiotherapy Day!!

We are so lucky to work with an outstanding team of passionate, caring, and experienced Physiotherapists 🙏

Running Strong 💪

We are very excited to launch our new Running Strong program to help runners stay injury free and reach their running goals!

🏃‍♂️What is it?
A 4-session program to improve your running and decrease your chance of injury. Whether your goal is to start running for the first time, run a 5km Parkrun with your friends, or run a marathon personal best, the Run Strong program is for you!

🏃‍♀️What is it composed of?

✅️ Our running analysis begins with detailed discussion of your running history, your current training, and your goals and expectations.

✅️A running assessment using slow motion video analysis to carefully evaluate your running technique

✅️ A detailed evaluation of your mobility and strength

✅️ A custom created exercise program including strength and mobility exercises, and running technique drills to help you become an efficient and stronger runner

🏃‍♂️Who would it suit?

➡️ You want to start running for the first time but don't know how to start

➡️ You're getting niggly pains that are holding you back from your running goals

➡️ You are getting knee pain while running

➡️ You have foot and ankle issues such as achilles tendon or planter heel pain

➡️ You have had a history of shin splints or bone stress injuries

➡️ You want to run with improved technique and efficiency

🏃‍♀️Who is running it?

Physiotherapist and running fanatic Vicki will be leading this program! She has considerable experience as a Physiotherapist combined with a passion for running. Who better to guide you in achieving your running goals!

Whether that is simply starting or training for a specific goal/event, Vicki will help you achieve it.

Our first intake will be a maximum of 10 people. Please register your interest by emailing Vicki at [email protected]

How did you get moving this weekend?

Our superstar Physio Claudia spent a long weekend away with her girls for her hens! "Swimming, squidding and walks along the coastline" 🏊‍♀️🏃‍♂️🏖

Thinking about starting Pilates?

Pilates is for Every Body! Our small-group Pilates classes are supportive and inclusive. We want to help empower you to move and exercise with confidence! All of our certified Pilates instructors are also registered Physiotherapists.

To start your Pilates journey at Physio Pilates Proactive you have a 1:1 assesment with one of our Physiotherapists. We assess your current fitness level, discuss current and past injuries, and any health concerns you may have. We can then book in a few individual sessions to teach you the Pilates basics, at a level that is right for you, and ensure you feel confident starting classes!

At Physio Pilates Proactive we have movement options for everyone. Every Body is welcome.

Strong ✅️ Steady ✅️ Straight ✅️

This is the main message from the 2022 UK consensus statement on physical activity for osteoporosis / low bone density.
(Brooke-Wavell et al 2022)

Exercise and physical activity can improve bone strength and decrease the risk of falls, which is helpful in the prevention and management of osteoporosis.

Many people with osteoporosis are unsure what type of exercise they should be doing, or lack confidence with physical activity.

So what type of exercise should you be doing for your bone health?

➡️ STRONG 💪
Progressive resistance training 2-3x week and moderate impact exercise on most days.

➡️ STEADY 🧍‍♀️
Physical exercise that improves strength and balance > 2x week. For those at risk of falls, this should be individualized strength and balance training > 3x week.

➡️ STRAIGHT 🏋
Spine extensor strengthening exercises > 2x week to improve posture and reduce risk of falls and vertebral fractures.

If you want to improve your bone strenth, or have been diagnosed with low bone density, or wondering what type of exercise is right for you, working with a Physiotherapist is a great place to start! We have lots of options here at Physio Pilates Proactive to get you moving Strong, Steady, and Straight.

➡️ Individualised home exercise / gym programs

➡️ Strength and balance classes

➡️ Strength and tone classes

➡️ Pilates mat classes

➡️ Individualised group equipment programs

Book an appointment with one of our Physios today to get started 🏋️‍♂️

On chilly mornings, our Pilates classes are a great workout to warm, strengthen, and stretch our bodies! 🧘‍♀️

Which class are you choosing today? 🔥

Happy Birthday Josie!

🎉🎂 Wishing a very Happy Birthday to our amazing admin staff member, Josie! 🎈🎁 Your hard work keeps the physio clinic running smoothly, and we're so grateful for all you do. We hope you had a fantastic day! 🥳🎊
P.s thanks for bringing in cake! 🎂

Never stop improving 💪

On Friday the whole clinic closed for an afternoon of team building, future planning, and professional development ~ learning from guest speakers and brainstorming together on how to bring our clients the best Physio and Pilates service possible.

We loved having Annette Tonkin from .physio come and discuss communication skills to enhance client success 🙌

We are so lucky here at Physio Pilates Proactive with an incredible team, always giving their best to their clients, bringing their passion to their work, and who build each other up everyday 💪

Hands ups 🙋‍♀️ if you are in need of a stretch session today!

We have you covered with our Stretch and Release class! Our 30-minute targeted class is designed to get you moving, bending, twisting, and stretching.

Come and join us on the Mat!

➡️ 1.05 Monday arvos with Caitlin

➡️ 8.35 Tuesday mornings with Vicki

➡️ 8.35 Wednesday mornings with Kelly

➡️ 8.35 Thursday mornings with Claudia

➡️ 1.05 Friday arvos with Gwendalyn

➡️ 11.05 Saturday mornings

📣 Physio Pilates Proactive has not been immune to the big world wide tech outage! We have had some issues with our Pilates class booking system, but our Saturday classes will still running as normal. See you in class tomorrow!

Physiotherapist and Clinic Owner Rachel has been escaping the Stirling winter cold and enjoying the tropical Bali weather. Spending some time pool side, but also keeping active, Rachel went to classes at four different Pilates studios 💪

Rachel will be back on deck in the clinic on Friday!

Welcome back Belinda! 🙋‍♀️

We are so excited that our superstar physio Belinda is returning to work this Saturday! We hope you have had a lovely time on your maternity leave Belinda, but we are so looking forward to having you back in the clinic! 🤗

Book your appointment with Belinda online via our website, or call the clinic on 8339 3199

Your feedback is important to help us provide the best possible service we can 🙋‍♀️

Please consider spending a few minutes to complete our survey. One lucky winner drawn at random will win $200 to spend at a local business of your choice. We will also have three runner-up prizes of $50 PPP vouchers.

Visit the link below 👇

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We hope you had a fantastic long weekend! The team at Physio Pilates Proactive are back on deck tomorrow for all your Physio and Pilates needs!

Happy BirthdayJean! We hope you have a fabulous day celebrating! 💃💃💃 Love all the team at Physio Pilates Proactive ❤️

Can you believe it's June! This means a new round of Specialty classes!

What can you expect from this month's Strength and Tone Class?

✔️ Whole body movements like Side-lunges, Planks, and Calf raises to build strength 🏋‍♀️

✔️ Hand weights used throughout the class to get you working hard 💪

✔️ Fun balance challenges

✔️ Layers of challenge built into the class with options for everyone to achieve success 🙌

Come and get your heart rate up in our fast-paced, mood-boosting, 30min Strength and Tone classes!

Is it time to update your grip socks? Physio Pilates Proactive have you covered with our latest selection of socks, designed to keep your feet looking good, feeling cosy, and keeping you stable in class!

A glimpse into our Friday night Physio meeting where we got to catch up as a team, talk about updates to our policies and procedures, and shared new knowledge from recent courses attended! We do love to study 🤓🧠

Briar gave an amazing presentation to the team about her recent health coaching course on how to empower others to prevent, manage, and even reverse chronic lifestyle diseases and mental health challenges.

Our goal at Physio Pilates Proactive is to continue to provide the best client care, and to help everyone reach their potential. 🌟

You know you are in the Adelaide Hills when you have this guy watching over your Pilates class!

June GLA:D program at Physio Pilates Proactive 💪

✅️ The next round of our GLA:D program will kick off at Physio Pilates Proactive in June

✅️This program will run on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9.15am -10.15am by Senior Physiotherapists Caitlin and Vicki

What is GLA:D?

➡️ GLA:D, or Good Life with Arthritis: Denmark, is an education and exercise program developed by researchers in Denmark for people with hip or knee osteoarthritis symptoms.

➡️ GLA:D® uses education and exercise to help with daily activities. You will work on strengthening your body, as well as learning to move correctly and manage symptoms to improve pain.

If you have knee or hip arthritis pain holding you back, if you want to get stronger, then GLA:D is the program for you!

Our next GLA:D program starts the week beginning 4th of June, so call the clinic on 8339 3188 for more information, and to secure your spot.

We couldn't ask for a more beautiful view from our Mat Pilates Studio ❤️🍁

Moving into May means a new round of Specialty classes!

What can you expect from this month's Stretch and Release Class?

✔️ Everyones favourite neck stretches using the chiball 🥰

✔️ Delicious upperback side-bends and rotation stretches. Think lots of mermaid, book openings, and thread the needle stretches ❤️

✔️ Options for different levels of flexibility and challenge so everyone can achieve success 🙌

Come and get bendy in our slow-paced, relaxing, 30min flexibility focused Stretch and Release class.

Moving into May means a new round of Specialty classes!

What can you expect from this month's Strength and Tone Class?

✔️ Whole body movements like Squats, Lunges, Planks (and a few fun push-ups) to build strength 🏋‍♀️

✔️ The option of weights and resistance bands to bump up the challenge 💪

✔️ Layers of challenge built into the class with options for everyone to achieve success 🙌

Come and get your heart rate up in our fast-paced, mood-boosting, 30min Strength and Tone classes!

Happy Birthday (for yesterday) to our amazing Physio Caitlin! We hope you had a fabulous day celebrating 🎂💃

❤️ Love the Physio Pilates Proactive team xx

How do you like to keep active when the weather gets cooler? 🍁

🚶‍♀️ Go for a walk around the Mt Lofty Botanic Gardens

🧘‍♀️ Book into your favourite Pilates class

🏃‍♀️ Meet your friends for a trail run

Let us know how you love to exercise in Autum 🍁

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Welcome home Gwendalyn 🙋‍♀️

We welcomed our superstar Physio and Clinic Manager Gwendalyn back to the clinic this week after her trip away adventuring around Europe!