10 Oct Stress Urinary Incontinence
In this video, Urvi from Western Women's and Men's Health discusses stress urinary incontinence, what causes it, and how pelvic floor physiotherapy can help improve bladder control and confidence. ...
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15 Sep Healthy Toileting Habits for Optimal Bladder and Bowel Function
Did you know that the way children are taught to use the toilet can have a lasting impact on their bladder and bowel health? The healthy toileting habits they develop during their early years—how and when they go to the toilet, and how they position...
11 Aug Stress urinary incontinence in girls: Causes and how physiotherapy can help
It’s a problem that’s rarely talked about—teenage girls leaking urine during sports, running, or even laughing. While we often associate bladder leaks with pregnancy or aging, stress urinary incontinence (SUI) can affect young, active girls too. SUI happens when there’s increased pressure on the bladder and...
14 Jul Managing Pelvic Organ Prolapse with Pessaries and Physiotherapy: An In-Depth Guide for Women
Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is a common yet often under-discussed condition affecting about 50% of women who have given birth vaginally, with around 10% of women needing surgery at some point due to prolapse symptoms or related issues. Although prolapse can impact daily life, many...
09 Jun Stress and Pelvic Floor Tension: How Mental Health Impacts Men’s Pelvic Health
Stress affects the body in various ways, from headaches and fatigue to digestive issues. However, one area often overlooked is the connection between stress and pelvic floor health in men. Chronic stress can contribute to tightness in the pelvic floor muscles, leading to discomfort, pain,...
06 Jun Mens Pelvic Health and Prostate Surgery
In this video, Urvi from Western Women's and Men's Health discusses the importance of men's pelvic floor health around prostate surgery....
06 Jun Postpartum Pelvic Floor Health
In this video, Urvi from Western Women's and Men's Health talks about postpartum recovery and the important role a pelvic floor physiotherapist can play in your healing journey....
06 Jun What Does a Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist Do?
In this video, Urvi from Western Women's and Men's Health guides you through the role of a pelvic floor physiotherapist, highlighting the benefits for your pelvic health, including education, treatment, ultrasounds, and Pilates....
14 May The Athletic Edge: Why Men’s Pelvic Floor Training Can Boost Sports Performance
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...
14 Apr The Hidden Dangers of Toileting Habits on Pelvic Floor Dysfunction: What You Should Know
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...