What is Sexual Pain? Sexual pain, or pain in the pelvic region that occurs during vaginal penetration, can occur in women of any age. Some women have always had difficulty or discomfort with sexual activity and have never had an enjoyable sexual experience. For other women, sexual pain can start later in life after a [...]
What is Urinary Incontinence? Also known as a ‘weak bladder’, there are two main types of urinary incontinence. Stress urinary incontinence occurs with movements or activities that put pressure on the bladder like jogging, lifting, laughing, or sneezing. It affects up to one in three women who have had a baby, but also affects women [...]
What is Pelvic Organ Prolapse? What is prolapse? Pelvic Organ Prolapse, or POP, occurs when the vaginal walls become weak or slip out of place. This can occur when the structures that support the vagina and pelvic organs are strained or overloaded. One or more of the following body parts can move downward into the [...]
What You Should Know About Your Pelvic Floor Pelvic floor dysfunction is a very common condition, affecting almost one-quarter of women. Here are four things everyone should know about the pelvic floor and related conditions. We all have a pelvic floor The pelvic floor is composed of three main muscle layers that help to keep [...]
Leg Cramps During Pregnancy Leg cramps during pregnancy are common and normal but can certainly be uncomfortable. Leg muscle cramps usually start occurring during the second and third trimester of pregnancy. Knowing what to do when a cramp appears, and how to prevent more from occurring, can make your pregnancy more comfortable. We’ll take you [...]
Why Prenatal Physiotherapy is Important Becoming a mother is one of the most exciting, daunting and potentially painful experiences a woman can go through. The body goes through many changes over the span of 40 weeks to accommodate for the baby that is growing inside you. These changes are nothing short of amazing, but they [...]
Persistent Pelvic Pain in Women Persistent pelvic pain is a recurrent ache around the pelvis, below the abdomen. It’s considered persistent when you have experienced the pain for more than a few months. 1 in 5 women will experience persistent pelvic pain, but most of these women won’t seek treatment. Persistent pelvic pain symptoms Stabbing [...]
Why you Should Avoid Running at 6 Weeks Postnatal? After giving birth, it can be tempting to return to your previous running routine or try your best at changing the way your post-natal body looks. However, your postural muscles, pelvic floor and deep abdominals are significantly weakened during pregnancy. Instead of running at 6 weeks [...]
Returning to Sports after Pregnancy When can I get back to running? Am I okay to play tennis this weekend? These are common questions asked by new mothers during the postnatal period. After pregnancy, your fitness goals can still be achieved, but it’s important to remember that your body has been through a transforming journey [...]
Pre-natal Exercise and Physiotherapy – How Do I Exercise When I’m Pregnant? Pregnancy is a time of dramatic body change over approximately 40 weeks. As your bump grows exercise can help to manage any difficulties experienced during pregnancy plus prepare your body for labour. All over body Exercise during pregnancy is wonderful. Pre-natal exercise [...]
