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 »
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
How much should you hold your pelvic floor muscles during the day? Read More »
Bladder or Bowel issues after your baby? Why stretching around the pelvis could help the pelvic floor work better…. Pelvic floor STRETCHES? Are you puzzled? Were you thinking that my advice would be to work on tightening up and strengthening your pelvic floor? Did you know that taking time to stretch and align the muscles all
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Is running making you feel leaky, heavy or vulnerable? EVB Sports Shorts could be your new BF. Unfortunately, these garments are no longer being manufactured. There are some odd sizes and stock still available online & e-bay. SRC support shorts, an Australian brand, is a great alternative now widely stocked in the UK. See my
EVB Sports Shorts: an active mum’s best friend? Read More »
Yes! IF you already know how to work your pelvic floor effectively, then YES! Definitely, Pilates can help strengthen the pelvic floor & teach you to use it in a functional way. Many specialist antenatal & postnatal physiotherapists are also experienced Pilates Instructors. Exercise is a key pillar of our physio training and Pilates
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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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Can I run yet? is a common question from postnatal mums in physio clinic. Before you dash out that door, use this postnatal checklist to make sure that your body is primed and ready for a successful, rewarding and injury free run. Running is great for mums Running is a fabulous free, effective, fun
Can I run yet? 10 things to check before you take your post-baby body for a run Read More »
Take care you are not training a pot belly Do you have a suspicion that each time you bring that second leg up into tabletop position you get an abdominal bulge or doming? As tabletop legs is the starting position and foundation for so many of the advanced pilates and core exercises it is absolutely essential
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