When Men Leak
Men have pelvic floors too! And they can certainly have issues with their pelvic floors. Weakness and poor coordination can lead to leaks, but pelvic floor physiotherapy might help!
Why We Should Pay Attention to C-section Scars
A ceserean section delivery is no walk in the park. Even a well healed, really good scar is, well....scar tissue. It can affect how you use your core muscles, your spine and hip flexibility, your posture and your pelvic floor muscles. In my opinion, it should be rehabilitated.
Urgency Emergency: Bladder Training 101
Do you find yourself running to the toilet too many times a day? When you get the urge to go, do you have to go, like, NOW!? Here are some tips to get control of that bladder.
Returning to Exercise After Pregnancy
After having a baby, I'm a huge supporter of returning to activity slowly, progressively and when your body is ready. But don't take my word for it. Meet Amy! Read about her journey of post-pregnancy return to exercise.
Recovering from Pregnancy
A lot happens to the body during pregnancy and delivery. I don’t care which way that baby comes out, there is healing that needs to happen!
What is the “Core” and Why You Should Care
Do you really know what the “core” is? Many people think of the “core” as the abdominals....the six-pack muscles, or the obliques. Not true
Physiotherapy: Pregnancy and Pelvic Pain
Pelvic pain during pregnancy, officially called Pregnancy related Pelvic Girdle Pain (PPGP), is pain felt anywhere across the top of the back part of the pelvis, into the glutes and sometimes wraps around the hips, and runs down the thighs. Often this also includes pubic bone pain.
The Pains of Pregnancy
Pregnancy is an amazing time. The female body undergoes some wondrous changes in order to grow a baby and prepare for delivery. However, all of these changes can lead to discomfort and sometimes, downright pain. There are so many varieties of pregnancy related pains that it can be hard to keep them straight. Here is a list and short description of some of the most common.
When Kegel Exercises Do More Harm than Good
Women everywhere seem to be well aware of a kegel exercise. But what if you already have tight pelvic floor muscles? For this group of people, performing unnecessary kegel exercises can create or worsen problems.