Many people immediately think of weightlifting, sprinting, or intense cardio workouts when considering ways to enhance athletic strength. However, a crucial aspect of optimising athletic performance lies within a lesser-known group of muscles—the pelvic floor. For male athletes, strengthening these muscles through pelvic floor training...
In this comprehensive blog, we’ll dive deeper into the seemingly innocent daily toileting habits affecting pelvic floor health and how to manage them to avoid long-term dysfunction. 1. Straining on the Toilet Straining increases intra-abdominal pressure, which can lead to pelvic organ prolapse or hemorrhoids. The pelvic...
Bedwetting (nocturnal enuresis) is a common and often frustrating experience for many children and their parents. While it’s considered normal for young children, persistent bedwetting beyond the age of 6 can lead to stress, embarrassment, and interrupted sleep patterns. If your child is struggling with...
As a pelvic floor physio working with children, one common issue I encounter is voiding postponement. Many toddlers and children delay going to the bathroom, often because they’re too engrossed in play or distracted by other activities. While this may seem like a harmless habit,...
Bedwetting, also known as nocturnal enuresis, is the involuntary release of urine during sleep and affects about 5-10% of children aged 7. While most kids are dry at night by the time they start school, for some, achieving nighttime dryness may take a little longer....