Has anyone suggested you try a vaginal pessary? Maybe for a prolapse uterus (womb) or prolapse bladder (cystocele)? Or an “oestrogen pessary” to help with vaginal dryness or discomfort. Pessary: one word – lots of different meanings: If you’re confused by the word “pessary”, you’re now officially excused. I googled it. It’s a crazy world […]
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Can you get fitter just walking? YES. You can definitely get fitter just walking. Without the worry of heavy impact on your pelvic floor or joints. Leave your “running envy” behind. Done correctly, Power Walking can help you burn calories, improve your cardiovascular fitness, build muscle and improve your state of mind. Is walking only
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I hope you find the articles on this website helpful. But each person has an individual story and journey. Many problems need to be individually understood, assessed in the flesh, and treated according to your specific situation. FIND A SPECIALIST PHYSIOTHERAPIST TO TALK TO If you feel that you would like to talk to a
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Do you worry about bladder leaks when running? Or at the gym, your exercise class, or playing with your children ?? Mums I meet in clinic tell me that they are avoiding events that require them to look “sporty”. They worry about a VPL if they wear normal figure hugging gym kit. They don’t want
Bladder leaks when running? 6 Discreet ways to keep dry. Read More »
Try these #7 secret exercises for busy women! #1 Posture Can we DO posture? Does that really count as exercise? Absolutely. However, we don’t want the very British “stand like a soldier” or “imagine you are carrying a book on your head”. Victorian deportment encourages too much tension in the upper body and neck. And
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How much should you hold your pelvic floor muscles during everyday activitites? Are you supposed to think about them? Or should you just let them do their own thing? Pelvic floor muscles should work on automatic pilot – going up and down through a variety of gears and level changes without you having to think too hard
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Trying to stay dry with bladder leakage? Not sure what will work best for you – incontinence pads or pants? Overwhelmed by the choices in the shops and online? This detailed post & video discusses all the options and explains the difference between them. Don’t waste money buying the wrong thing. Tips and tricks to
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Selfcare is not selfish or indulgent. It is the very OPPOSITE of selfish to keep yourself fit and well. Who is going to look after the egg(s) properly, if the Mama Chicken is tired, weak, undernourished and demoralised? I’ve pointed out before that Mr Pilates was ahead of the game. We know from the quotes that
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Two tricky questions… Other health and hygiene questions are easy. How often should you clean your teeth? Wash your hair? Change your pants? But these two bladder questions – How much should you drink? and When should you wee? are full of issues, myths & legends. This article helps you understand the UK guidelines, understand why
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This is absolutely my favourite standing pelvic floor exercise. I love that it anchors you to the spot with a quick little routine to stop you getting distracted part way through. Honestly takes 35 seconds but pings your pelvic floor muscles awake. Little and often improves muscle memory, reaction times, and encourages quick muscle
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