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Did you know that the pelvic floor muscles cope with forces from 1.5 – 3 x your body weight whilst running? For an average 70kg woman that is 105 – 210kg worth of force going through your pelvic floor. Here is a guide to help guide you back to running safely, whether you’ve JUST had…
Never seen a pelvic health physio before and not sure what to expect? If it’s your first time seeing a pelvic health physio, or you’re just curious about what we do, I don’t blame you for wanting to learn more before coming in for an appointment. Pelvic health physios work with people to manage health…
These days it is becoming a lot more common to see a pelvic health physio after you’ve given birth, which is an amazing step forward for women’s health. BUT there are so many benefits to seeing a pelvic health physio BEFORE you give birth, during the second and/or third trimester, no matter if you’re planning…
How should you be exercising during pregnancy? Are you confused about how much and what type of exercise to do during pregnancy? It’s no wonder! A quick google search will give you literally THOUSANDS of different pieces of advice from people all over the world. So who do you believe? In this article I give…
Have you been told you have a prolapse? Prolapse is extremely common, in fact it’s estimated that in Australia over half of women that have had more than one child have some form of prolapse. Whilst prolapse doesn’t get better on its own, there are treatments and supports available out there to help! Here is…
No idea whether you’re squeezing your pelvic floor muscles correctly? Well, you’re not alone. Research shows that more than 1 in 4 women incorrectly squeeze their pelvic floor muscles when assessed. The pelvic floor muscles are quite well hidden inside the pelvis, which makes them difficult to see without using a mirror or being assessed…
Do you ever get a really strong urge to go the toilet that you struggle to put off? Do you sometimes run to the toilet only to leak on the way? Have you noticed that after eating or drinking certain foods or drinks that you need to go to the toilet more? If so, the…
There is so much noise online telling what you should be doing to have a healthy pregnancy, that it can be hard to tell what’s true and what is a myth. Never fear, your trusty pelvic health physio is here to bust some common pregnancy health myths, and offer some advice about what things you…
Planning to start a family is a very exciting time in life, but for some women it can also be filled with anxiety and worry. Am I doing the right thing? Is this going to affect my baby? How do I have the best chance at a healthy pregnancy? When it comes to pregnancy there…