Strengthening Pelvic Floor Muscles Post Pregnancy Many women find a reduction in their pelvic floor muscle control after pregnancy. This area can be re-strengthened with the help of a Physiotherapist. A Physiotherapist can provide specific pelvic floor re-training exercises. As well as a Core Stability exercise program to rehabilitate this area. One of the Physiotherapists at […]
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Prenatal And Postnatal Pilates At Core Physio Marion
Prenatal and Postnatal Pilates If you’re pregnant or recently had a baby, uncertainty around exercise is a common thought. Many new mums experience common pain complaints, hence, our Physiotherapy team at Core Physio Marion developed a safe, educational Pilates program. Pilates during and after pregnancy is a safe and controlled method of exercise. It is […]
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Pelvic Floor & The Physio
Kate* is a 37 year old mum with a 6 month old baby girl, she is currently on maternity leave and works as a Nurse in a Tertiary Care Hospital in the Intensive Care Unit. She came into our Aberfoyle Park practice to see a Physiotherapist due to complaints of urinary incontinence as well as […]
Postnatal Pilates
A recent client story….. Sarah* came to see us at our Aberfoyle Practice with a significant problem that started 2 weeks after she had her second baby. For no reason she felt a sharp pain across her lower back that radiated into her right buttock and leg. This was definitely worse in the mornings and […]
How Physio can help you after pregnancy
After pregnancy, many women may experience a number of complaints & symptoms, some of these can be helped with regular physiotherapy treatment. The most common symptoms that women may suffer from are: low back pain After giving birth, many women experience low back pain. Physiotherapy treatments such as mobilisation, soft tissue techniques, stretching, strengthening, hydrotherapy […]
Can Physio help you during pregnancy?
During pregnancy, women may experience a number of complaints & symptoms, many of these can be helped with regular physiotherapy treatment. The most common symptoms that women may suffer from are: low back pain Low back pain is a very common complaint for women during their pregnancy, particularly in the third trimester when their centre […]
Physiotherapy and Postnatal Depression
One in five women in Australia will suffer from postnatal depression or anxiety. Postnatal depression can develop as a result of an imbalance of hormones during and after pregnancy. Studies held at the University of Melbourne have proven that tailored exercise programmes provided by a Physiotherapist, combined with general exercise routines can decrease the risk […]
Exercises After Pregnancy
It is very important to show caution when returning to exercise following the birth of your baby. Hormones are a factor in making your joints loose and muscles can be impaired from the trauma on your body following birth. Three components that can be damaged during and after pregnancy are: Abdominal changes, joint laxities (hormonal) […]
Pregnancy and back pain
Your body changes dramatically during pregnancy. Hormonal changes and a growing uterus can be catalysts for an aching back. Lumbar (low back) pain and pelvic pain are the most common patterns of pain during pregnancy. As you become bigger, your abdominal muscles become weaker changing your posture and your centre of gravity, you might have […]