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15 Sep Natural changes – Menopause
While some women cruise through the hormonal changes of menopause, the majority experience one or more of the most reported symptoms:- Heat flushes
- Night sweats
- Mood disturbances/mood swings
- Impacts on memory
- Sleep problems
- Changes in sex drive/libido
- Urinary incontinence and prolapse
22 Aug COVID-19 Communication
COVID-19 CLINIC UPDATE In light of the recent changes to stage 4 restrictions **WE ARE STILL OPEN AND OPERATING AT NORMAL HOURS** Our staff continue to practice strict hygiene practice and socially distance. All our therapists and patients wear face masks. All surfaces are cleaned before and after...
10 Aug What is DRAM? Also known as Abdominal Separation
Diastasis of the Rectus Abominis Muscle (DRAM) is the separation of the rectus abdominus muscles along the linea alba. This is a result of thining of the lining between the six-pack muscles, usually a result of pregnancy. Why does it happen during pregnancy? The main reason is...
14 Jul Prostate Cancer Recovery
Prostate cancer and surgery can be a difficult time, and loss of bladder control is expected and distressing. Bladder control will improve over time, and the most effective way is to perform pelvic floor exercises before and after the surgery. The reason is to ensure...
20 Jun Dyspareunia or Sexual Pain
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Dyspareunia is the term used for pain experienced with, during, or after sexual intercourse. It can occur before penetration, on penetration, during penetrative intercourse or be an ongoing pain afterwards. It can be felt deep inside the pelvis, or closer to the entrance of the vagina,...
07 Jun Pessary fitting available now at WWMH
Vaginal prolapse is a common condition whereby the bladder, bowel or womb descend into the vagina. Symptoms commonly include: heaviness in the vaginal area a feeling of a lump in the vagina difficulty having sexual intercourse difficulty emptying your bladder or bowel constipation There are a...
24 May Breastfeeding
Do your breasts feel hard, painful and warm to touch? Do you have a tender, red lump? Are you feeling feverish and unwell? Engorgement, blocked ducts and mastitis are painful and make breastfeeding difficult and uncomfortable. This is very distressing and can affect your ability to...
10 May The Prostate and Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy
Some interesting facts: The average urethral length in women is 4cm The average urethral length in men is 20cm This extra long length of the urethra in men, can be seen as an anatomical advantage – as more pressure is required to cause leakage. However - men...
