let’s tackle a topic that many active women might find themselves grappling with – the challenges of exercising when faced with pelvic floor symptoms like leaking and prolapse. We’re going to take a closer look at insights from Jodie Dakic’s research, “Pelvic Floor Disorders in Exercising Women,” and shed some light on the barriers women …
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Let’s dive into a topic that many postpartum women may find themselves contemplating: the connection between breastfeeding and pelvic organ prolapse. We’ll also explore some insights from a notable study by Iris et al. in 2020 and discuss what might help improve symptoms for those experiencing pelvic organ prolapse. First things first, what exactly is …
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Pelvic health is a vital component of overall well-being, and its balance can be influenced by various lifestyle factors beyond exercise. In this blog, we’ll explore the intricate connections between sleep, diet and nutrition, physical activity, and pelvic health, shedding light on how these aspects collectively contribute to a healthy pelvic floor. Pelvic Health & …
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Weight lifting has long been a subject of concern when it comes to pelvic health, particularly in relation to pelvic organ prolapse (POP). However, recent research studies challenge the notion that weight lifting is inherently harmful to the pelvic floor. In this blog, we’ll delve into 3 specific studies that provide evidence supporting the safety …
This is a summary of a talk I gave to expecting Mums at a The Mum Club event in Leamington Spa earlier this year. The aim of the talk was to provide education about the physiological changes that pregnancy and being post-natal brings. Plus, talking about how they can train for the season that they …
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Being a personal trainer and helping clients with prolapse get back to the exercise they love is not your usual in the fitness space. But it’s THE thing that I love doing. You see, personal training doesn’t have to be about pushing someone past their physical limit. Or, standing over them as they exercise counting …
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If you are wanting to lift weights and have pelvic organ prolapse, you may have come across discussions about breathing. Here is a short blog about 4 different breathing strategies and when to use them. But first, here’s a little bit about why we start with the breath. As you can see below, from the …
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Another little dive into the research on the impact of pelvic floor dysfunction on exercise in women! This study by Dakic et al, 2019 examines the barriers to exercise for women experiencing symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction. This study looks at the pelvic floor as a barrier compared to other (and perhaps more well-known barriers). …
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There are lots of opinions and ideas about lifting weights with prolapse. But we can’t equal this in terms of the volume of research! Given the amount of fear-mongering or talk of safe or unsafe (lifting being considered unsafe…) exercises, let’s dig into the research we do have! What does it tell use about lifting …
Do you lift weights and have a prolapse and feel symptoms during or after lifting? If so, this blog (and the next few to follow) are for you! Lifting weights is awesome for the female body! We need to maintain our muscle mass as much as possible (particularly as we age). However, in the pelvic …