Exercise for Pelvic Health
More than just leaking and prolapse
Your pelvic floor is an integral part of your core and has connections throughout your whole body.
Pelvic Floor Therapy With a Difference
Improving pelvic floor function doesn’t have to involve manual therapy or internal exams. Using a combination of your sign’s and symptoms (nothing is TMI) and an assessment of your posture and movement patterns, I identify strategies and exercises to help you with your pelvic health.
If you have:
Urine leaking, difficulty voiding or frequent UTI symptoms
Faecal incontinence or constipation
Pain with penetration
Persistent pelvic pain
DRAM or hernias
Hypermobility
Persistent musculoskeletal pain (anywhere from head to toe)
Pregnancy or postpartum
Menopause
Then you may benefit from pelvic floor centred exercise.
What to expect: (aside from a bit of fun)
Step 1
Firstly, we begin with an initial assessment. We start with a chat to get to know each other and I learn all about your circumstances, health status, signs, symptoms and most importantly, your goals. I collect relevant measures such as blood pressure to ensure you’re safe to begin exercise. Then with your consent I take photos and videos of your posture and a few movement patterns (nothing strenuous) for later analysis and comparison. I complete any necessary physical tests that help me to get an overall picture of your body.
Step 2
We discuss the findings of your assessments and how they may contribute to your signs and symptoms and movement recommendations. Knowledge is power and it often really helps to understand the mechanisms behind your experiences and strategies outside of exercise (or adaptations to your current exercise) to help manage them. It’s often hard to absorb and remember everything we discuss, so I will email you a summary after your appointment. Bring all your questions to the appointment or email me after.
Step 3
Together, we make a plan that suits you. I understand that time and money can make accessing healthcare difficult, but that you also might need that ‘supervision’ and accountability of exercising one-one with me. Most clients choose a combination of home exercises and in-clinic sessions, but whichever way you go, know that you are never on your own between appointments. My exercise delivery program provides comprehensive videos and instructions and allows you to contact me with questions and feedback.