Understanding exercise and pelvic floor dysfunction.

Have you ever noticed that pelvic floor symptoms only seem to show up when you exercise? You might be completely fine at rest, but add running, jumping, lifting weights, HIIT, Pilates, yoga or gym classes, and suddenly your body starts sending signals. Leaking during exercise. A feeling of pressure or heaviness.

How stress could be affecting your menstrual cycle.

Most women have a sense that stress affects their menstrual cycle.  You may have noticed that your period was unpredictable during stressful times, like studying for exams, starting a new job or moving house.  When it’s short-lived, it’s not too problematic; but when stress is ongoing, that’s a different matter entirely.

Why women shuffle their own health to the bottom of the to-do list.

Women are taught that discomfort is normal

From adolescence onwards, many women are told — directly or indirectly — that discomfort is part of being female.

Understanding Urinary Incontinence in Women.

Have you ever found yourself timidly looking around because you leaked when you laughed and just weren’t quite sure if anyone could have noticed?  Or maybe you find yourself doing an on-the-spot jig every time you put your key in the door and wonder when door locks became so complicated? 

If you’ve never seen a women’s health physiotherapist before, it’s completely normal to feel unsure about what to expect from your first appointment.