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Karen Denwood Physio Karen Denwood Physiotherapy is a welcoming and professional physiotherapy Clinic and Pilates Studio based in North East Adelaide.

09/10/2026

Does your tummy still feel different after having a baby? ❤️

That little “gap” or bulge down the middle of your abdomen may be more than just a change from pregnancy.

Diastasis recti is common during pregnancy and postpartum — but what’s actually happening beneath the surface? From hormones and genetics to the important role of the linea alba, understanding your abdominal wall can help you better understand your recovery.

If you’re pregnant, newly postpartum or still wondering about your core years after having children, this article explains what diastasis recti is, why it happens and how you can support your body through recovery.

💗 Your body grew a baby. It deserves understanding, support and time to recover.

Read the full article and discover what’s really happening with your abdominal muscles.

https://kiddipedia.com.au/abdominal-muscle-separation-in-pre-and-postnatal-period-understanding-diastasis-recti-anatomy-hormonal-and-genetic-effects-and-the-role-of-the-linea-alba/

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Getting strong in pregnancy isn’t about aesthetics — it’s about raising your body’s threshold to load. 🤍Softer, stretchi...
11/09/2026

Getting strong in pregnancy isn’t about aesthetics — it’s about raising your body’s threshold to load. 🤍

Softer, stretchier tissue + a growing bump + naturally doing less = a body with less capacity, right when it’s being asked to do more.

That’s the work: getting you strong for the job in hand, at your own pace and in your pregnant body. Strong for the carry. Strong for the birth. Strong for the recovery.

Ready to build strength that actually fits your pregnancy? Find out more and book online 👇
karendenwood.com or click book now in bio and book your Pregnancy Bump assessment now 🤰

Swapped the clinic for courtside this week — headed to the Gold Coast with Banksia Park for their interschool netball to...
09/09/2026

Swapped the clinic for courtside this week — headed to the Gold Coast with Banksia Park for their interschool netball tournament with Schools In Action, running game prep, warm-ups, cool-downs, muscle prep and recovery sessions for the girls over the 4 days.
It’s a good reminder that “women’s health physio” isn’t just clinic-based rehab — it’s also making sure young athletes are moving well, recovering properly, and building habits now that protect their bodies for life. Big believer in getting this right early.
Huge few days, tired legs (mine included), great tournament.

🌸 ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS CLINICAL PILATES 🌸Tea Tree Gully… this is your sign to take that first step.You’ve been thinking ab...
01/08/2026

🌸 ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS CLINICAL PILATES 🌸

Tea Tree Gully… this is your sign to take that first step.

You’ve been thinking about getting stronger, moving better, and looking after your body—but knowing where to start can feel overwhelming.

That’s exactly why we’ve created our Physio-Led Absolute Beginners Clinical Pilates Program.

✨ No experience needed.
✨ No pressure.
✨ Just expert guidance in a welcoming, supportive environment.

This 8-week program is designed to help you:
💪 Build strength safely
🩷 Improve posture, balance and flexibility
🧠 Reduce aches and pains
🌿 Increase confidence in how your body moves
✨ Future-proof your body for the years ahead

Every class is led by a physiotherapist, so you’ll receive personalised guidance and exercises tailored to your body and any injuries or concerns.

✅ Claimable on eligible private health funds.
🎁 First class FREE so you can give it a try with no pressure.

Your future self will thank you for the decision you make today.

📍 Karen Denwood Physio & Clinical Pilates – Ridgehaven
📞 0466 250 909
Places are limited, so book your spot today.

Take that first step. You won’t regret it. 💗

🦵 Calling Ridgehaven & Adelaide’s North East! 🦵Do you live with knee or hip arthritis and find that pain is stopping you...
30/07/2026

🦵 Calling Ridgehaven & Adelaide’s North East! 🦵

Do you live with knee or hip arthritis and find that pain is stopping you from doing the things you love?

You don’t have to just “put up with it.”

Our GLA:D® Program is starting in Term 3!

GLA:D® (Good Life with Arthritis: Denmark) is an internationally recognised, evidence-based education and exercise program designed specifically for people with knee or hip osteoarthritis.

Research shows that GLA:D® can help you:
✅ Reduce pain and stiffness
✅ Improve strength and mobility
✅ Increase confidence in movement
✅ Delay or even avoid surgery for some people
✅ Get back to the activities you enjoy

The program is physiotherapist-led, tailored to your individual needs, and suitable whether you’ve been recently diagnosed or have been managing arthritis for years.

✨ Say YES to moving your body and NO to letting arthritis hold you back.

📍 Karen Denwood Physiotherapy – Ridgehaven
📅 Term 3 starts soon
📞 0466 250 909

Places are limited, so get in touch today to book your initial assessment or learn more.

Feel free to tag a friend or family member who could benefit from this program. 💚

Not every race goes to plan. And sometimes that’s the hardest lesson to sit with.I trained for this one. Really trained....
04/05/2026

Not every race goes to plan. And sometimes that’s the hardest lesson to sit with.
I trained for this one. Really trained. The prep was there, the fitness was there — I was tracking comfortably for a sub-2 hour half marathon and honestly? I felt good.
Then at 3km my knee had other ideas.
I ignored it. Told myself it would settle. It didn’t slow me down so I kept going. Until it did slow me down. Until every single step hurt. Until my race was over at 15km — not because I stopped, but because my body made the decision for me.
I watched the 2hr pacer go past. Then the 2:06. Then the 2:10.
Strangers stopped to tell me I had this. I smiled and said thank you and knew that I really, really didn’t.
I cried the last kilometre. Ugly cried. And crossed the line anyway because I was getting that medal.
Mentally this was one of the hardest things I’ve done. I felt like I’d failed something I’d worked so hard for. A result that slipped away because of something I’d missed — despite never having had knee pain a day in my training.
But here’s what I’m sitting with now:
I showed up. I did the work. My body was ready — it just had one thing to say on race day that I wasn’t expecting.
I’m not going to pretend that’s not disappointing. It is. Deeply.
But I’m 8 weeks out from Hyrox, I have another half marathon to my name, and I have a promise to myself — I will never be blindsided by my body again.
Onward. 🖤

Not all assessments are created equal — and “you have a prolapse” is not enough information.Women’s health physios with ...
26/04/2026

Not all assessments are created equal — and “you have a prolapse” is not enough information.
Women’s health physios with advanced prolapse training use the POP-Q system (Pelvic Organ Prolapse Quantification) — the gold standard for assessing prolapse worldwide.
Here’s what it involves:
🔹 Specific points along the vaginal walls are measured in centimetres relative to the h***n (our zero reference point)
🔹 You bear down so we see the prolapse at its fullest extent
🔹 Everything gets recorded and translated into a stage from 0–4
→ Stage 0: No prolapse
→ Stage 1: Above the h***n — well supported
→ Stage 2: At the h***n
→ Stage 3: Below the h***n
→ Stage 4: Complete prolapse
It’s precise, repeatable, and means we can actually track whether your treatment is working. 📊
Not a rough guess. A proper assessment. Because you deserve to know exactly what’s going on — and what to do about it.
💬 Questions? DM me or drop them below

26/04/2026

One of my favourite things about school holidays? A full reset. 🧹✨
Not just at home — but in the clinic and studio too. Washing walls, scrubbing windows, restocking, fresh laundry, a full reformer strip and fix… and the introduction of a few new things 👀 (you’ll have to keep your eyes open for those!)
Term 2 2026 — we are SO ready for you.
We have so much to celebrate this term and I genuinely cannot wait to share it all with you.
To our beautiful clients and community — we can’t wait to welcome you back into our little home. It’s warm, it’s friendly, and it’s ready for you. ✨🍁☺️

Absolutely love These sessions Strikers Netball ClubSo important to understand the theory and reasoning behind the warm ...
22/04/2026

Absolutely love These sessions Strikers Netball Club
So important to understand the theory and reasoning behind the warm up that’s helps keep our players strong and Injury free 💪

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