News & Media Releases

Core Promises. Article appeared in Sydney Morning Herald Oct 8th 2009.

Thea O’Connor, health writer, interviewed Jo Keers for this article.  The article explores the ‘core strength craze’ and the many pitfalls if Pilates exercises are performed incorrectly.  The Back to Back Pilates DVD was produced so that everyone can access  correct technique and grasp the subtleties of clinical Pilates.  Read the full article here.

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Say Good Bye to Office Workers’ Back

70% of surveyed office workers complained of daily back pain. This can be a thing of the past if you follow some simple strategies.”Stand up” says Jo Keers, Physiotherapist and Clinical Pilates instructor. “Regularly, if possible”. Taking regular breaks from the office chair is one way of avoiding ‘office workers’ back’.

Office workers are vulnerable to back pain. A recent survey conducted by Spine_health.com of 1137 office workers found that 70% of participants had increased back …

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The 3 steps to curing back pain

Curing back pain can be easy. Even if you’ve had pain for some time or if you suffer from repeated episodes of pain, relief is possible.

Quite simply, there are 3 key areas that need to be corrected to cure your pain

The first is posture. Whether you are sitting, standing, walking or lifting a heavy object- if you can maintain correct alignment in your low back, not only will you avoid re-injuring your back, …

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Thera-Band resistance exercise bands available online

We have a great new range of Thera-Band resistance exercise bands availaible to compliment our exercise programs. The colour graded resistance exercise bands are durable, portable & and convenient bands for performing any strengthening program or resistance exercises.

To grab one of these great exercise bands and benefit from our great 2 for 1 introductory offer click here.

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Back to Back featured on Mornings with Kerri-Anne on Channel 9

We were really lucky to be invited to join Kerri-Anne on her morning show on Channel 9 last week.

It was exciting to talk about and demonstrate our fantastic pilates program for back pain.  We had the opportunity to chat with Kerri-Anne and really show how effective our excercises are in curing and maintaining a healthy back & lifestyle.  We had an overwhelming response from the show and we are looking forward to appearing on the …

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ABC Podcast

To listen to a recent interview with Jo on the ABC click on the link below:

Jo Keers Interviewed on the ABC

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Did you Know?

23% of women will suffer from persistent low back or pelvic pain after childbirth.

Weakened core muscles are the major reason.

Solution: Strengthen your pelvic floor muscles.

Try this

Lie on your exercise mat, with knees bent, feet resting comfortably on your mat.
Ensure that you have a subtle low back arch.
Feel a gentle squeeze and lift inward inside the vagina.
Hold this contraction while continuing to breathe normally.
The muscles of the upper abdomen should stay relaxed and your back …

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Tip 1: Back pain - It hinges on your breath.

We are all familiar with the diaphragm’s role in breathing. The diaphragm also plays a role in control and stability of the trunk.
The rhythmic movement of the diaphragm, as we breathe in and out, is essential for the proper action of the trunk ‘core’ muscles, which protect the spine and pelvis from injury. Therefore, any condition which affects our normal breathing style, can also inhibit the core muscles from working properly.
When these muscles aren’t …

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Trusting your back pain - with the professionals

In November 2007 the 6th Interdisciplinary World Congress on Low Back and Pelvic Pain was held in Barcelona, Spain. Surgeons, physiotherapists, osteopaths and chiropractors from all over the world meet in a different country, every three years. Jo Keers our local North Coast physiotherapist and Clinical Pilates instructor joined them again this conference. “It was exciting to again be with other passionate practitioners, the cross-pollination of ideas and discoveries both fascinating and progressive.”

The world series …

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