WOMENS HEALTH

Pelvic Floor & Abdominal Weakness

Pelvic floor muscles are the “hidden” internal muscles that support the bladder and bowel and uterus in women. If the pelvic floor muscles are not functioning optimally this may result in problems such as incontinence, difficulty emptying the bladder or bowel, pelvic organ prolapse, or sexual and/or pelvic pain.

Pelvic floor muscle problems are more common in women during pregnancy, after childbirth, during menopause, and following pelvic or gynecological surgery.  

The pelvic floor muscles can be hard to identify inside the body, and up to 40% of people perform pelvic floor exercises incorrectly and maybe actually making their problem worse. Our physiotherapists can show you your pelvic floor muscles working by using a real-time ultrasound scan.

WOMENS HEALTH

Pelvic Floor & Abdominal Weakness

Pelvic floor muscles are the “hidden” internal muscles that support the bladder and bowel and uterus in women. If the pelvic floor muscles are not functioning optimally this may result in problems such as incontinence, difficulty emptying the bladder or bowel, pelvic organ prolapse, or sexual and/or pelvic pain.

Pelvic floor muscle problems are more common in women during pregnancy, after childbirth, and following pelvic or gynaecological surgery.  

The pelvic floor muscles can be hard to identify inside the body, and up to 40% of people perform pelvic floor exercises incorrectly and may be actually making their problem worse. Our physiotherapists can show you your pelvic floor muscles working by using a real-time ultrasound.

Pelvic floor muscle assessment is important if:

  • you are having any pelvic floor problems
  • you are planning to have gynaecological surgery
  • you are planning to have a baby or are pregnant
  • you are recovering from childbirth

Our physiotherapists are able to complete a comprehensive assessment of your pelvic floor muscles and design an individualised pelvic floor muscle rehabilitation program for you.

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Some common questions about pelvic health

  • Are you are planning to have a baby or are pregnant?
  • Are you are recovering from childbirth?
  • Do you have bladder or bowel control problems?
  • Do you have a prolapse of the bladder, bowel or uterus?
  • Do you find it difficult to identify your pelvic floor muscles?
  • Are you are planning to have gynaecological surgery?
  • Do you want to know how to perform correct
    pelvic floor muscle exercises?
  • Do you want to know more about the pelvic floor, abdominal and “core” muscles?
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