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Let’s talk about… The 6 Week Postnatal MOT check

Lots of women are seeking a postnatal check with a physiotherapist as many feel left without a thorough check postpartum. There are lots of reasons that the provision isn’t what it should be, which is really challenging. However, many are choosing to self fund a one of check with a pelvic health physiotherapist to ensure […]

Women's Health

What to expect from your appointment

What can I expect from my first Pelvic Health Physiotherapy appointment? This is a question we are asked regularly and it can be a daunting experience even more so if you don’t know what is going to happen. At the beginning your physio will start with asking you questions about your symptoms and concerns, how things […]

Women's Health

How to Exercise Your Pelvic Floor

Let me introduce you to the pelvic floor! The pelvic floor – the muscle group we are not 100% sure where they are, what they do, but we know we should probably squeeze them if pregnant. However, are they just important for those who have babies…absolutely not! They are for us ALL throughout life and […]

Women's Health

Post C-Section Top Tips

What are the best ways to get moving after a c-section? You will usually be encouraged to get out of bed on the day of your caesarean, unless it happens later in the day. The biggest struggle women often report is getting in and out of bed. The best way to do this is to […]

Women's Health

Post Birth & the pelvic floor – where to start!

Should I be training my pelvic floor after pregnancy? (and why) Yes - absolutely. The pelvic floor muscles are one of the most important muscles to train and strengthen after birth, and it doesn’t all have to be boring. The pelvic floor are one of the muscles most impacted by pregnancy and birth and so […]