by Julie Blades | May 30, 2023 | Bladder, Bowels, Exercise, Pain, Pelvic Floor, Physiotheraphy, Pregnancy and post-partum, Sex, Wellbeing
There are several ways to reduce your risk of birth injuries. This article summarises whatthey are, the risk factors and what you can do to minimise the risk of these occurring. Birth injuries Severe perineal tearing – 80% of vaginal births will result in a...
by Jennifer Touzel | Apr 19, 2023 | Bladder, Bowels, Exercise, Pain, Pelvic Floor, Physiotheraphy, Pregnancy and post-partum, Sex, Wellbeing
Telling someone that they have a prolapse is often quite the deflating statement. Given the choice I’m sure we would all rather not have a prolapse, but we know that around 50% of women who have had a baby will be diagnosed with a prolapse at some point in their...
by Kendal De Besten | Feb 1, 2023 | Bladder, Bowels, Breath, Exercise, Pain, Pregnancy and post-partum, Wellbeing
Bladder urgency, also known as overactive bladder (OAB), is a frequent and sudden urge to urinate that may be difficult to control. You may feel like you need to go to the bathroom many times during the day and night, and may also experience unintentional urine...
by Kendal De Besten | Aug 15, 2022 | Bladder, Bowels, Breath, COVID-19, Exercise, Pain, Wellbeing
By now a majority of Kiwis have been infected by COVID-19 at some stage over the past two years. Symptoms may include: Fever Cough Fatigue Loss of taste/smell Headaches Body aches and pains Sore throat Diarrhoea Shortness of breath With more serious symptoms including...
by Caitlin Fris | Nov 13, 2016 | Bowels, Pregnancy and post-partum
OASIS – Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injuries. Also known as 3rd or 4th degree tears from childbirth. Ouch. You know that puckering and lifting your perineum off the seat sensation you just got? Welcome to your pelvic floor ladies. OASIS can effect the function of...
by Caitlin Fris | Oct 6, 2016 | Bowels
Victoria White (pelvic floor physiotherapist) writes about the correct way to empty your bowels, and prevent constipation: Do you remember the time when you were in nappies, free to do your business whenever you wanted? When did you figure out whether it was a number...
