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Ready to see our Expert Women's Health Physio?
Call 02 9567 9452 to book an appointment today!
Get to know our 3 Step Women's Health Physiotherapy Assessment:
1. We'll identify what's going on and what the source of your problem is. Subjective & objective physiotherapy examination to discover what has contributed to your problem and identify what is going on that is causing you problems or holding you back
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2. We provide you with treatment to get you moving in the right direction immediatelyExpert physio treatment, including therapeutic exercise and advice. No time wasting and no double handling.
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3. We create a tailored solution to help you get the results you wantAt your first physio appointment we'll explain exactly how we expect you to progress and improve and what goals we expect to achieve for you.
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THE PELVIC FLOOR
The pelvic floor includes a group of muscles and ligaments that form a “floor like” structure that supports key organs. These include the bladder and bowels (and uterus for women).
A strong pelvic floor is important for preventing issues like urinary incontinence for men and women (the involuntary loss of control of urine) and pelvic organ prolapse.
Pelvic organ prolapse occurs when the muscles and tissues supporting the organs (i.e. the pelvic floor) weaken. This can be caused by various issues including childbirth, ageing, chronic cough, hormonal changes such as
menopause, excessive straining due to constipation, constant lifting of heavy objects, obesity and pregnancy.
A strong pelvic floor is important for preventing issues like urinary incontinence for men and women (the involuntary loss of control of urine) and pelvic organ prolapse.
Pelvic organ prolapse occurs when the muscles and tissues supporting the organs (i.e. the pelvic floor) weaken. This can be caused by various issues including childbirth, ageing, chronic cough, hormonal changes such as
menopause, excessive straining due to constipation, constant lifting of heavy objects, obesity and pregnancy.
HOW CAN WOMEN'S HEALTH PHYSIOTHERAPY HELP WOMEN STRENGTHEN THEIR PELVIC FLOOR MUSCLES?
All men and women should regularly exercise the pelvic floor muscles. It is highly recommended that women do pelvic floor exercises daily to prevent weakness and, if needed, to improve the strength of the pelvic floor muscles.
As with any muscle, consistently performing the right exercises always helps. Gentle exercises (like walking regularly) can also help strengthen the pelvic floor muscles. Anyone who’s ever experienced pelvic pain or pelvic organ prolapse will tell you it’s a frustrating and painful ordeal.
According to several studies, women after the age of 35 lose approximately 5% of their body’s muscle mass every 10 years. This loss of muscle mass affects every aspect of a woman’s body, including the pelvic region.
As with any muscle, consistently performing the right exercises always helps. Gentle exercises (like walking regularly) can also help strengthen the pelvic floor muscles. Anyone who’s ever experienced pelvic pain or pelvic organ prolapse will tell you it’s a frustrating and painful ordeal.
According to several studies, women after the age of 35 lose approximately 5% of their body’s muscle mass every 10 years. This loss of muscle mass affects every aspect of a woman’s body, including the pelvic region.
Ready to see our Expert Women's Health Physio?
Call 02 9567 9452 to book an appointment today!