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Cancer treatment can affect energy levels, muscle strength, mobility, balance and confidence - and those changes can var...
07/10/2026

Cancer treatment can affect energy levels, muscle strength, mobility, balance and confidence - and those changes can vary from one person to another.

That’s why there is no single exercise program that suits everyone living with cancer.

At Pilates Connection, Liane draws on her advanced certification as a Cancer Exercise Specialist to create carefully tailored programs for people undergoing treatment and cancer survivors.

Each program considers the individual’s diagnosis, treatment, surgery, current symptoms and medical advice, with particular attention given to concerns such as lymphoedema risk and post-surgical imbalances.

The aim is to help you move safely, gradually rebuild strength and work towards everyday activities with greater confidence.

Medical clearance is essential before beginning a Cancer Exercise Program.

If you or someone you know could benefit from individually tailored support, speak with Liane about the right starting point.

01/10/2026

Tennis elbow… without the tennis? 🎾

Despite its name, tennis elbow doesn’t only affect tennis players. Repeated gripping and wrist movements from gardening, typing, lifting, using tools or playing racquet sports can all place extra strain on the tendons around the outside of the elbow.

You may notice discomfort when carrying a shopping bag, opening a jar, turning a doorknob or even shaking hands.

The good news is that a sore elbow doesn’t necessarily mean stopping all movement. At Pilates Connection, we can adapt your individual program by:

* Reducing forceful gripping
* Adjusting hand and wrist positions
* Modifying resistance and upper-body loading
* Choosing exercises that don’t aggravate the area
* Helping you continue moving within your current capabilities

Always tell your instructor about new or changing pain before your session. Persistent or worsening elbow pain should also be assessed by your GP or physiotherapist.

Dealing with an injury? Let’s find a safe and appropriate way to keep you moving.

Pregnancy and motherhood change your body - and your Pilates program should change with it. 💚At Pilates Connection, our ...
26/09/2026

Pregnancy and motherhood change your body - and your Pilates program should change with it. 💚

At Pilates Connection, our pregnancy and postnatal programs are tailored to your individual needs, stage and experience.

During pregnancy, carefully adapted Pilates can help you:

• Maintain strength and mobility
• Support your changing posture
• Manage the increasing demands on your back, hips and pelvis
• Improve breathing and body awareness
• Prepare for the physical demands of birth and caring for a baby

Pelvic floor training is also about more than simply “squeezing”. These muscles need to coordinate with your breathing and deep abdominal muscles - and be able to relax as well as contract.

After birth, we help you return to exercise gradually, considering your birth experience, recovery, abdominal separation, pelvic floor symptoms and everyday goals.

We also offer private instruction in Hypopressive Technique, or Low Pressure Fitness. Using specific breathing and postural exercises, this technique may support the recovery of pelvic floor function and deep core coordination as part of an appropriately tailored postnatal program.

There is no one-size-fits-all timeline. Our experienced instructors provide the close supervision, individual adjustments and carefully progressed exercises your changing body deserves.

Planning a pregnancy, already expecting or ready to return after birth? Contact us to arrange an initial consultation.

https://pilates-connection.com.au/pregnancy-pilates/

18/09/2026

This is why not all studios are created equal! Equipment can be dangerous when not used properly under professional guidance. Our small classes sizes (max 3-4 per teacher) mean we’re always watching 👀

Take a slow breath.Did your ribs expand into the sides and back - or did your shoulders rise instead?Your ribcage is des...
15/09/2026

Take a slow breath.

Did your ribs expand into the sides and back - or did your shoulders rise instead?

Your ribcage is designed to move. The way it works with your diaphragm, thoracic spine, abdominal wall and pelvic floor can influence how comfortably you breathe, reach, rotate and lift your arms overhead.

When this movement is limited, the body may compensate with neck tension, rib flare, shallow upper-chest breathing or extra movement through the lower back.

Our latest article explores ribcage mobility and breathing mechanics - and why better movement isn’t about forcing a “perfect” posture. It’s about giving your body more options.

Read the full article here: https://pilates-connection.com.au/ribcage-mobility-breathing-mechanics/

Curious about your balance, posture or mobility? Let’s assess it together.

We’re so grateful to Suzanne for sharing her experience with us. 💚Living with multiple sclerosis can affect balance, str...
10/09/2026

We’re so grateful to Suzanne for sharing her experience with us. 💚

Living with multiple sclerosis can affect balance, strength and confidence in everyday movement. For Suzanne, regular Pilates classes and personalised support have helped her continue doing the everyday things that matter to her.

Our small classes allow our instructors to provide close supervision, thoughtful adjustments and exercises tailored to each person’s needs and abilities.

Thank you, Suzanne, for trusting Pilates Connection to be part of your movement journey.

Looking for a supportive, personalised approach to Pilates? Get in touch to discuss how we can help you move with greater strength and confidence.

Are your toes gripping for dear life?Take a look down next time you’re balancing, standing or pushing against the Reform...
03/09/2026

Are your toes gripping for dear life?

Take a look down next time you’re balancing, standing or pushing against the Reformer footbar. Are your toes resting long against the surface - or curling as though they’re trying to hold on?

Our toes are meant to be active. But persistent gripping can be a sign that your body is searching for stability. You may be shifting your weight forward, relying too heavily on one part of the foot or compensating for limited control elsewhere.

That’s why simply being told to “relax your toes” doesn’t always work.

At Pilates Connection, we look at how pressure is distributed through the whole foot and how the ankles, knees, hips and trunk are contributing. We can then adjust the support, resistance, position or exercise to help your body find a more efficient strategy.

Because better balance isn’t about gripping harder - it’s about sharing the work.

Curious about your balance, posture or mobility? Let’s assess it together.

27/08/2026

A typical day at Pilates Connection looks different for everyone - different bodies, abilities, goals and equipment.

What stays the same? A tailored program, carefully monitored by our experienced instructors.

There’s a place for you here. Come and join us in the studio 💚

Your lymphatic system doesn’t have one central pump - so movement matters.Lymphatic vessels have their own rhythmic cont...
24/08/2026

Your lymphatic system doesn’t have one central pump - so movement matters.

Lymphatic vessels have their own rhythmic contractions, while breathing, muscle activation and joint movement also help move fluid through the body.

When the lymphatic system is impaired, swelling, tightness and heaviness can develop. Effective management is rarely about one treatment alone. Depending on the individual, it may combine:

* Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD)
* Compression
* Tailored movement therapy

At Balance & Restore, Liane is qualified to deliver Complex Physical Therapy for lymphoedema assessment and management and is an ALA Accredited Lymphoedema Practitioner.

With a fully equipped Clinical Pilates studio onsite, hands-on treatment can be supported by safe movement tailored to the individual.

If you or someone you know is living with lymphoedema, contact us on 0400 012 693 to discuss a tailored program.

Persistent, unexplained or rapidly changing swelling should always be medically assessed.

Address

3/9 Birdwood Avenue
Sydney, NSW
2066

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 1pm
5pm - 8pm
Tuesday 7am - 1pm
5pm - 8pm
Wednesday 7am - 1pm
5pm - 8pm
Thursday 7am - 1pm
5pm - 8pm
Friday 7am - 1pm
Saturday 8am - 12pm

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+61400012693

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