Balance Physio

30/12/2025

When it comes to menopause most women expect the physical symptoms (hot flashes, night sweats and va**nal dryness). What women are sometimes surprised by is the insomnia, mood swings, anxiety and depression that menopause can bring.

But we don’t need to be fearful about this stage of life.

Physiotherapy modalities, such as yoga, pilates, walking, massage and reflexology can all make a huge difference to menopausal symptoms.

These interventions are non-hormonal, making them a valuable tool in your menopause toolkit.

At Balance Physio, we tailor specific exercise programs, gentle manual therapy techniques and movement-based therapies to improve sleep and mental wellbeing – as well as keeping your body happy and functioning optimally.

Talk to our team about creating a plan for you.

24/12/2025

🎄 Merry Christmas from all of us at Balance Physio! 🎄

We hope your Christmas is full of joy, rest and fun spent with friends and family.

Our clinic will be closed from Thursday 25th December and will reopen Monday 29th December.

Remember, small moments of movement and self-care over the holidays can make a big difference for your health - whether it’s a gentle stretch, a walk with family or taking time to breathe and reset.

Wishing you a very Merry Christmas!

23/12/2025

🙋‍♀️ Physiotherapy for perimenopause 🙋‍♀️

Hormonal fluctuations in perimenopause can influence tendon health, increasing injury risk. Pelvic floor issues can also become common at this stage of life.

Declining estrogen decreases collagen production, which can make tendons weaker and less elastic. You might start noticing more stiffness and pain in areas like the shoulders, hips and Achilles.

Pelvic floor symptoms such as urinary leaking and urgency, pain during in*******se and va**nal heaviness can sometimes occur with this stage of life too.

Interventions such as strength training, lifestyle adjustments for better sleep and nutrition, and pelvic floor-specific exercises can all go a long way to making this transition into menopause smoother.

Talk to our team about how we can help you.

18/12/2025

Returning to high-impact activities such as sport, weight training and running after birth requires careful planning to prevent injury.

Physiotherapy can guide progressive return, focusing on pelvic floor, core stability and safe loading.

At our clinic, we can help create a postpartum rehab plan to match your goals and ensure you can keep doing what you love.

Here are some tips for women returning to exercise after birth…

16/12/2025

We’re very excited to announce that women’s health physiotherapist, Ana Minguez Zuazo will be joining our team next month!

Ana is an experienced musculoskeletal physiotherapist with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care.

She excels at building positive patient relationships and uses strong clinical reasoning to help individuals reach their goals.

Ana completed her physiotherapy degree in Spain in 2014 before moving to London in 2015, where she worked across a variety of private practice settings. In 2021, she followed her passion for dance medicine by becoming self-employed, providing specialist physiotherapy services to dancers and musicians at Trinity Laban Conservatoire and Irie Dance Theatre.

Ana communicates with empathy and clarity. She is passionate about continual learning and is eager to bring her experience and enthusiasm to Balance Physio.
Welcome to the team, Ana!

11/12/2025

🌿 Why postpartum physiotherapy matters – even months or years after birth 🌿

Vaginal or c-section birth can significantly affect your quality of life if things don’t go to plan during your baby’s birth.

Perineal tearing or episiotomy, instrumental delivery, prolonged second stage of labour, and surgery and scaring from caesarean births can all have prolonged effects well after labour itself.

Postpartum physiotherapy supports healing across multiple systems:

🔷 Pelvic floor muscle training is essential for urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse.
🔷 Abdominal wall strength and diastasis recti are common and physiotherapy can help this abdominal separation recover.
🔷 Manual therapy can assist with scar recovery from perineal or caesarean scarring.
🔷 Sexual health and pelvic floor comfort.

🌿 When to see a women’s health physiotherapist? 🌿

If you experience any of these symptoms, it’s essential to see a physiotherapist to aid in recovery:

🔷 Urinary leakage with coughing, sneezing, laughing, running or lifting.
🔷 Heaviness or ‘dragging’ in the va**na.
🔷 Pain with in*******se.
🔷 Difficulty controlling wind or bowel motions.
🔷 Abdominal separation.
🔷 Pain around your c-section or perineal scar.
🔷 Lower back, sacroiliac or hip pain.

09/12/2025

🎉 SPECIAL WELCOME OFFER! 🎉

To celebrate the arrival of our new Physiotherapist, Preeti, we’re giving YOU an exclusive offer:

✨ GAP FREE Treatment with your health fund
OR
✨ $20 OFF your first appointment!

Preeti brings experience across:
• Musculoskeletal & sports injuries
• Neurological & paediatric care
• Geriatric rehab & balance training
• Pilates-based physiotherapy (Certified Matwork Instructor)

📅 Book your appointment today
📞 07 5527 7092
🌐 https://balancephysiogc.com.au/bookings/

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09/12/2025

🤰How physiotherapy can support women during pregnancy 🤰

Did you know, prenatal physiotherapy can prevent or reduce pregnancy-related issues like low back pain, pelvic girdle pain and urinary incontinence?

Simple interventions such as exercise prescription, education and manual therapy can make a huge difference to a women’s pregnancy experience.

Physiotherapy is not just about postpartum recovery (although that is essential!), but about active support to help you feel your best during a time of huge change, and to prepare your body for birth.

If you’re experiencing any pregnancy-related pain, please don’t hesitate to contact us for help.

04/12/2025

✨ Pelvic floor issues in your teens and 20s ✨

Pelvic floor dysfunction in teens and young women is much more common than you may think.

We’ve known young patients who have suffered in silence for years with pelvic floor conditions because they didn’t know they could seek treatment for their pelvic floor issues.

They were embarrassed and unaware that physiotherapy treatment could drastically improve their lives.

Two common issues are:

🔷 Chronic constipation in childhood and adolescence resulting in urinary incontinence.
🔷 Hypertonic (overactive) pelvic floor in dancers and gymnastics due to years of bracing, breath-holding, abdominal gripping and impact loading.

Many cases of pelvic floor dysfunction in teens goes unreported due to embarrassment, but early pelvic floor treatment can significantly improve outcomes.

What you can do:
🔷 Pelvic floor down training (relaxation and lengthening techniques)
🔷 Breathwork and pressure management
🔷 Biofeedback: electronic monitoring to provide real-time feedback on muscle movement
🔷 Bowel education and retraining
🔷 Hip, abdominal and diaphragm mobility to reduce pelvic floor tension

If a young woman in your life if suffering with pelvic floor dysfunction, send them this post to let them know what they can do to help.

02/12/2025

This month at Balance Physio we’re going deep on women’s health and how women of all ages can live their lives feeling their best.

Some of the topics we’ll cover:

🔷 Caring for your body during pregnancy
🔷 Postpartum recovery
🔷 Pelvic health conditions
🔷 Returning to exercise after birth
🔷 Perimenopause and menopause

Women’s health is a huge topic and we can’t wait for you to learn more about caring for your body through every stage of life.

And if you’re in need of a women’s health appointment with us, our specialist female health physio is starting with us next month! Book now to secure your appointment for when she starts.

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27/11/2025

Start your physio journey with confidence.

Preeti Sharma is now taking new patients — and your initial appointment is Gap Free when you mention this ad.

📅 Limited spots available—book now! 📍Mermaid Beach – Gold Coast
Suite 2, 3 Atlantic Avenue, Mermaid Beach QLD 4218
📞 Call us: 07 5527 7092
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24/11/2025

Medibank Member?

Great news Balance Physio is a Members’ Choice provider, meaning you’ll enjoy lower out-of-pocket costs, higher rebates, and on-the-spot claiming.

Book your next appointment today:

🖥️ Booking link: https://gcphysio.au1.cliniko.com/bookings

📞 07 5527 7092

🏥 Suite 2, 3 Atlantic Avenue, Mermaid Beach QLD 4218