by Julia Urquhart | Feb 22, 2022 | Bowel Health, Pelvic Floor Health, Physiotherapy
Laxative and fibre supplements are often recommended for those suffering from constipation or disorders of the bowels. Some of the benefits may include:
– Protection against diverticular disease
– Reduce the risk of haemorrhoids
– Reduce the need to excessively strain on the toilet
– Improve constipation and chronically loose stools
– Protect against chronic disease such as heart disease and diabetes
While very important to our health, not all fibres are created equal. It is important to understand the difference between different fibre supplements and how they work to ensure that you are getting the best possible outcomes for your bowels… [Read more]
by Brittany Bourne | May 11, 2021 | Exercise, Pelvic Floor Health, Physiotherapy
As a physiotherapist one of the best perks of our job is the ability to assess, educate and empower our patients’ about their body and how we (and most importantly YOU) can strive for the best way to move your body. We all know the great importance of exercise, not only for the physical benefits on our bones, joints, cardiovascular system, mental health etc (you get the idea, the list goes on and on!). For a lot of the patients I see in a day they know they need to get moving (and want to get moving) but are looking for types of exercises that are safe for them in their current stage of life, whether that be prenatal or 30 years after their first born child (and everywhere in between!)…. [Read more]
by Julia Urquhart | Oct 26, 2020 | Bowel Health, Exercise, Pelvic Floor Health, Physiotherapy, Prolapse
Research on effective strategies to prevent and manage pelvic floor disorders, such as incontinence and prolapse, continues to grow. With recommendations form the International Consultation on Incontinence, Calm & Connection have the top 10 tips for pelvic floor health…. [Read more]
by Claire Smith | May 16, 2020 | Pelvic Floor Health, Physiotherapy, Pilates, Pregnancy, Rehabilitation
As a Physiotherapist working with women through the lifespan I was more than aware of the incredible physical changes that occur postnatal and during pregnancy. To see and feel that loss of stability and control around your trunk and the separation (Diastisis of Rectus Abdomins Muscle/DRAM) within the abdominal muscles was still a very interesting experience, one that I can only liken to making me feel like a bowl of warm jelly… [Read more]
by Julia Urquhart | May 31, 2018 | Bladder health, Exercise, Pelvic Floor Health, Physiotherapy, Prolapse, Rehabilitation
Protecting the pelvic floor across the lifespan is important to help reduce the risk of incontinence, prolapse and bowel dysfunction. Constipation, smoking and chronic coughing, pelvic floor muscle weakness and poor lifting technique are among some of the lifestyle factors that can increase the risk of issues later down the track. However, in recent times, high impact exercise such as Cross-fit and H.I.I.T (high intensity interval training) have hit the media as being associated with bladder weakness and incontinence…. [Read More]
by Julia Urquhart | Mar 19, 2018 | Bladder health, Bowel Health, Pelvic Floor Health, Physiotherapy, Pregnancy, Rehabilitation
How long after having a baby should you start chasing the yummy mummy look? When should you reach to get your pre-baby body back? When should you fit back into your skinny jeans, rock the mini skirt or start modelling your bikini bod?
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