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...
Toilet training is one of those big milestones in your child's life that can bring equal parts excitement and anxiety. As a pelvic floor physio, I'm here to help you navigate this journey with a touch of humour and a lot of practical advice. Let's...
Stress is an inevitable part of life, but its impact on our bodies and our pelvic floor health can be profound and often overlooked. One area that is particularly vulnerable to the effects of stress is the pelvic floor. As a pelvic floor physiotherapist with...
Post-micturition dribble and urethral milking are two common issues that many individuals, particularly men, encounter but often overlook. These problems can significantly impact daily life and even hint at underlying pelvic floor dysfunction. As a pelvic floor physiotherapist, it's crucial to shed light on these...
What is Diastasis Rectus Abdominis muscle separation? Abdominal muscle separation, also known as Diastasis of the Rectus Abdominus Muscle (DRAM) is the separation of the rectus abdominis muscle. Being diagnosed with muscle separation can be scary and DRAM can become a problem if the muscles stay separated postnatally but...
Embarking on the journey of childbirth is a profound experience. As a Women's Health Physiotherapist, I'm here to shed light on the intricate connection between your birthing choices and the health of your pelvic floor, emphasizing the importance of informed decisions and proactive preparation. Understanding the...
Endometriosis Management Endometriosis affects millions of women worldwide; approximately one in seven women are diagnosed each year, with over $ 32,000 in expenses involved in Medicare each year. Yet its complexities often remain misunderstood, and endometriosis management awareness is comparatively low. This condition occurs when tissue...
Pelvic floor physiotherapists and Labiaplasty As a pelvic floor physiotherapist, we come across various appearances of pelvic floors. The most commonly used terms in relation to the pelvic floor are vulva and labia. What does this mean? The vulva encompasses the external genitalia, the way your vagina...
