Support Pessaries for pelvic organ prolapse What is a pelvic organ prolapse or POP? A POP occurs when one or more of the pelvic organs descend and bulge into the vagina. Why does a POP occur? A POP occurs when the supporting tissues in the pelvis and vagina are weakened and organs descend…
Busting myths about pelvic floor exercises 1. You can learn how to do pelvic floor exercises from the internet or by reading a brochure Research shows that 50% of women perform pelvic floor muscle exercises incorrectly with only verbal instructions. Clinically we also see that women can perform pelvic floor exercises much more…
Busting myths about urinary incontinence Myth 1 Leaking urine is normal after having a baby or as we age. Urinary incontinence after childbirth or as we age is common with over 1/3 of women experiencing urinary leakage, but it is NEVER normal. Women may joke they can’t jump on trampolines anymore or that they…
BED WETTING ADVICE Did you know bed wetting is a common childhood problem. It effects 5-10% of children under 10 years of age and up to 2% of older children and adults. What causes bed wetting? What causes bed wetting is not completely understood, it is important that blame is not put on the child…
Vulvodynia Tips You may have read our recent blog post on “vulvodynia”, a common condition thought to affect up to 1 in 4 women through their lifetime. Here we share some helpful tips on vulval care – many of these tips are useful for all women to apply in daily life, but they…
Vulvodynia is a condition that at least 10 to 20% of women will experience at some point in their lifetime Vulvodynia involves the nerves of the vulva (the area outside the vaginal opening) becoming sensitised. This commonly results in a sensation of burning, stinging, rawness, generalised pain or soreness in this area. Physiotherapists can…
Menopause-If sex turns from pleasure to pain Did you know that pain with sex – dyspareunia, is one of the most frequently reported symptoms of menopause? If sex is painful, women commonly have a reduced desire for sexual intimacy or reduced arousal too. Many women accept this as part of aging and just…
Menopause: Understanding pelvic organ prolapse If you are going through the next stage of life as a woman, you might have felt a bulge in the vagina or had a routine smear and been told you have pelvic organ prolapse. It can be a difficult and scary time, and if you google pelvic…
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