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 …
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 …
So many women feel the mental load of pelvic organ prolapse. And whilst pelvic organ prolapse is a physical shift and descent of the pelvic organs from their original position. I truly believe it can impact all aspects of a person’s life and being. From relationships to body image, mental health, etc. This blog will …
Trying to navigate strength training with a prolapse can feel a tad tricky. On one hand, you see the fitness industry recommending it for women. But you may also have been told, “don’t lift”, “don’t do weights”, “lifting weights is bad for your pelvic floor”. Let’s take a step back and look at the benefits …
If you leak with exercise, this blog post is for you. I explain the reasons why you might be leaking and ways to exercise leak free. How common is leaking with exercise? Incontinence (the leaking of urine or faeces) is very common and is said to affect around 1/3 of women. A study of pelvic …
When thinking about exercising with pelvic organ prolapse, it can be easy to simplify exercises into safe or unsafe, good or bad etc. You avoid the “unsafe” or “bad” ones and do the “safe” or “good” ones. Using this language often means that you don’t progress (because something like lifting weights is deemed bad for …
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A study by Sze in 2002 found that over 80% of new mums had some prolapse present when assessed at 6 weeks. I’m not saying that this means postpartum prolapse is normal but is very common. Perhaps normal or abnormal (or dysfunctional) are the wrong terms (but so often get chucked around). Instead, it can …
Creating more awareness Prolapse was a term I’d never heard until a decade ago when a close relative went through prolapse repair surgery. You may know lots about prolapse (many of my clients do). Or you may have never heard about it until you were given your own diagnosis. I’ve linked to a blog which …
When I first started working as a women’s personal trainer in Leamington Spa, I didn’t foresee myself specialising in pelvic health. I did however see that women were being trained the same as men. Without reference to their pelvic health, menstrual cycle, nutritional needs or relationship with food and their body. As my business has …
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A super common question I am asked is “what are the best exercises for pelvic organ prolapse?”. Here’s the thing, it may not be a list of safe or unsafe exercises for prolapse. Instead, here are some different ways to think about the best exercises for prolapse which help empower versus fear-monger. Do pelvic floor …