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Cairns Pelvic Health Clinic

Locality: Whitfield

Phone: +61 7 4053 6222

Address: 179 Jensen st 4870 Whitfield, QLD, Australia

Website: https://www.cairnsphc.com.au

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25.01.2022 These are all signs that your pelvic floor could do with some TLC!Come and see us and get back to running safely

23.01.2022 Pelvic Floor Exercise Tip of the Day: It takes 9 months pf pregnancy and birth to stretch the pelvic floor (even if you have a ceasar , your pelvic floor stretc...hes and adapts to the growing baby) so don't expect it to bounce back in a few days or weeks. research has likened pregnancy and birth to a significant sporting injury and we don't rush athletes back on the field without proper rehab do we? See more

22.01.2022 Could you have a hypotonic pelvic floor?

22.01.2022 focusing on core exercises and your pelvic floor Your abdominal muscle strength may exceed the ability of your pelvic floor. It is important you train for the weakest link and put your pelvic floor first. Learn more about modifying for your pelvic floor at the link below + a downloadable PDF factsheet.

22.01.2022 Are you a just in case kind of toilet-user? ABC Life has some advice. Finding toilets when youre out can be a concern. This is where the National Public Toilet Map www.toiletmap.gov.au website and app come in handy.

21.01.2022 Are you doing your pelvic floor exercises correctly? Let us check them for you

21.01.2022 Top tip from Pelvic Floor Exercise.... #getthesqueezeright

20.01.2022 Pelvic Floor Exercise Tip of the Day: As mentioned in yesterdays tip, the pelvic floor responds to pressure placed on it - especially increased pressure in th...e tummy (intra-abdominal pressure) that happens when we cough, sneeze, jump, lift and even standing up. That is why it is optimal for the pelvic floor complex to work in sync with the breathing muscle (diaphragm) and the abdominal wall. See more

19.01.2022 Physios experienced in postnatal care can help you recover from your birth and get active safely

19.01.2022 Sensible information

19.01.2022 At Cairns Pelvic health clinic when your Women’s Health Physiotherpist is assessing your pelvis and pelvic floor we are not only looking at helping you manage your presenting symptoms at that time, we are assessing and preparing you for your future health and well-being!!! . We speak about menopause with ladies consulting us alot, no matter what age you are! Knowledge is power and education puts YOU as the commander of YOUR ship. Your body will change, that is certain! Why n...ot take a proactive approach! . Menopause means your periods have stopped, Your ovaries have stopped producing eggs & oestrogen. The average age this happens is 51. . Perimenopause is the transition phase going through the change when periods start to become irregular, oestrogen levels fall, symptoms may begin many years before last period. . Symptoms and their intensity can vary from women to women, they most commonly include: Hot flashes Disrupted sleep patterns Mood changes Irregular periods Joint pains Hair and skin changes . You can see how one symptom can really marry into another and before you know it you can be a vicious cycle! Your quality of life suffers! Low oestrogen changes can result in reduced bone density leading to osteoporosis But did you know that with the falling oestrogen levels you often get vagina changes which can predispose you to urinary symptoms. Often time the muscles in the vagina can get quite thin and lose their bulk, we call this atrophy and the vagina can feel dry. With these changes often a life free of urinary incontinence and prolapse can suddenly start to present not to mention pain during SEX. . At cairns pelvic health clinic we educate you on lifestyle considerations looking forward. I always say if you go into Menopause strong and mobile in your body physically your going to come out of this a whole lot better. . Considerations to think about : Maintain healthy weight Exercise (WHO recommends 150mins of moderate exercise and x 2 strength sessions weekly) - reduce stress, improve bone density Daily Pelvic Floor Exercises Eliminate triggers coffee, alcohol Layer clothes Cool bedroom Stop smoking . See more

17.01.2022 Emily specialises in Antenatal & Postnatal Pelvic Health. Interested in a small Group Exercise class or "1-on-1" attention........ Call 4053 6222 for more information!

17.01.2022 The Launch Of FitRight Impact! . This is pretty exciting... an idea that Ive had for FitRight for many years is coming alive for the next course of... FitRight Online, starting the week of 18th May . Introducing our newest baby, FitRight Impact! . As a bit of a background, I created FitRight to fill a big gap and provide a much needed service for women - physio led exercise classes that were low impact but still challenging. An alternative to the popular classes like Body Combat, F45 and Boot Camp, showing women how to still get a good overall body workout without the star jumps and burpees and mountain climbers. . But theres nothing wrong with star jumps and burpees and mountain climbers. . In fact, I would highly recommend building up to high impact options like this, or running, or team sports, for the health of your bones and heart. And international guidelines on exercise say the same. . The problem comes about when a woman wants to do these high impact options, but they cause issues like joint pain, urinary leakage or prolapse symptoms. . And this is not uncommon - my Masters research project interviewed nearly 400 women who exercise at gyms and showed that approx 50% of them leaked urine with coughing, sneezing or exercise. . So... FitRight Impact is the missing link . A group exercise class, led by a physiotherapist with extra training in womens health and pelvic floor health (the lovely Jess Vanson from @movement.ephysio ), that introduces higher load and impact than the traditional FitRight classes. . Exercise workouts that help you to achieve your goals to do with sport, running or the gym, with your pelvic floor and joint health taken into consideration. . Appropriate for women of any age, however pre screening assessments will be necessary to make sure that these classes are a good fit for you. . Bookings open now! . 6:30am Mondays . OR . 8am Saturdays . https://fitright.physio//fitness-classes-fo/ladies-online/ . (Link also in bio) . Spread the word! Exercise classes can be high impact and still pelvic floor friendly!

17.01.2022 November is #Bladder Health Awareness Month. Share the #IUGA Bladder Health Resource Sheet with your patients! http://ow.ly/B1FY50wT9b5

16.01.2022 Pelvic Floor Exercise Tip of the Day: Well this is more a whole lesson than a tip! Many of us suffer with an overactive bladder, urinary urgency and frequency. ... Now, for some, being at home during this period of isolation may have improved this -you have easy access to a toilet right? For some, it may have made it worse : drinking more coffee/tea/alcohol than usual exercising less, drinking less water may = constipation (one of the bladders worst enemies) stress can affect your bladder behaviour too - and let's face it, there has been enough to stress about lately. Hopefully our world will return to normal soon, whatever 'normal' is and that means a possible change of habits again. Now is a good time to have a look at your bladder behaviour and maybe teach it a few manners before things go back to where they were. This resource page from my website may help explain what a badly behaving bladder is and give you some tips on how to manage it: https://www.pelvicfloorexercise.com.au//urge-urinary-incon

16.01.2022 Pelvic Floor Exercise Tip of the Day: Your pelvic floor is part of the core, none of these muscle groups are separate, they all work in co-ordination. Sometimes that co-ordination needs some help and guidance.

16.01.2022 A little off the subject of post natal pelvic health but a good read. New mums do beat themselves up striving for control and to be a Supermum in every aspect of their lives. Its not possible!

16.01.2022 Now we know its not good for your bladder to stop and start when having a wee - However there are times ....

15.01.2022 Check you pelvic floor with your Cairns Womens health physiotherapist

13.01.2022 Caffeine is it a Friend or a Foe? Well it depends. Caffeine can make the urge to pass urine more noticeable which isn't great if your bladder is overactive. It can also act a bowel stimulant which is helpful if you have a tendency to constipation and a sluggish bowel habit.

13.01.2022 Are you a 'just in case' kind of toilet-user? ABC Life has some advice. Finding toilets when you're out can be a concern. This is where the National Public Toilet Map www.toiletmap.gov.au website and app come in handy.

11.01.2022 If you have abdominal separation, best to get the right program for you specific defect with Cairns pelvic health clinic

10.01.2022 Woah! Courtesy of Kegel8

09.01.2022 Come and see us to get help for those little oops moments

09.01.2022 Prolapse is a really common condition. Theres a misconception that it only happens to older women and that the only cure is surgery. This couldnt be farther from the truth! Effective pelvic floor physiotherapy can improve symptoms or prevent them starting in the first place.

08.01.2022 Pelvic Floor Exercise Tip of the Day: The easiest way to start retraining the co-ordination of the pelvic floor and diaphragm is to exhale ( breathe out) when you exert yourself. This helps to maintain the correct pressures between the chest, the belly and the pelvic organs

08.01.2022 At Cairns Pelvic health clinic when your Womens Health Physiotherpist is assessing your pelvis and pelvic floor we are not only looking at helping you manage your presenting symptoms at that time, we are assessing and preparing you for your future health and well-being!!! . We speak about menopause with ladies consulting us alot, no matter what age you are! Knowledge is power and education puts YOU as the commander of YOUR ship. Your body will change, that is certain! Why n...ot take a proactive approach! . Menopause means your periods have stopped, Your ovaries have stopped producing eggs & oestrogen. The average age this happens is 51. . Perimenopause is the transition phase going through the change when periods start to become irregular, oestrogen levels fall, symptoms may begin many years before last period. . Symptoms and their intensity can vary from women to women, they most commonly include: Hot flashes Disrupted sleep patterns Mood changes Irregular periods Joint pains Hair and skin changes . You can see how one symptom can really marry into another and before you know it you can be a vicious cycle! Your quality of life suffers! Low oestrogen changes can result in reduced bone density leading to osteoporosis But did you know that with the falling oestrogen levels you often get vagina changes which can predispose you to urinary symptoms. Often time the muscles in the vagina can get quite thin and lose their bulk, we call this atrophy and the vagina can feel dry. With these changes often a life free of urinary incontinence and prolapse can suddenly start to present not to mention pain during SEX. . At cairns pelvic health clinic we educate you on lifestyle considerations looking forward. I always say if you go into Menopause strong and mobile in your body physically your going to come out of this a whole lot better. . Considerations to think about : Maintain healthy weight Exercise (WHO recommends 150mins of moderate exercise and x 2 strength sessions weekly) - reduce stress, improve bone density Daily Pelvic Floor Exercises Eliminate triggers coffee, alcohol Layer clothes Cool bedroom Stop smoking . See more

06.01.2022 Prolapse is a really common condition. There's a misconception that it only happens to 'older' women and that the only cure is surgery. This couldn't be farther from the truth! Effective pelvic floor physiotherapy can improve symptoms or prevent them starting in the first place.

05.01.2022 Do you have Abdominal separation (DRA) after the delivery of your baby Did you know that no set exercises or protocol has been proven to heal DRA Conflicting information & prescriptive programs are aplenty on the internet often making huge misguided claims... There is no ONE-SIZE-FITS-ALL approach Physios experienced in treating DRA understand that rehab needs to be as individualised as each individual. Rehab goals depend on what each person wishes to achieve & what activities/work/sport they are looking to get back to It can also depend on what factors may be contributing in each woman's presentation If you are unsure what rehab you need to follow, seek the expertise of a specialist physiotherapist at Cairns Pelvic Health

05.01.2022 World Continence Week Day #2: Activity and your continence This webinar will explore the relationship between physical activity and bladder and bowel function, and how you can be active regardless of where you are. The session will feature Sharon from COTA NT who will give you ideas on easy ways for people with all levels of fitness to be physically active, without specialist gear.

05.01.2022 Excellent news for those women and girlsthat suffer with endometriosis https://www.health.gov.au//funding-boost-for-endometriosis

05.01.2022 We know around 50% of women have symptoms of prolapse too! One of the questions asked when you come for an assessment is 'How long have you had the problem?' The most common answer is 'Since the birth of my first child' - and for some women that can be 30 years ago! Today's message is;... Don't wait any longer because prolapse symptoms and continence problems are so treatable. See more

03.01.2022 Pelvic Floor Exercise Tip of the Day: Your pelvic floor is not just muscle and it is not just one muscle as many descriptions imply! It is a group of muscles th...at work together. There is also fascia (elastic tissue), ligaments and nerves all of which work with the muscles to help your pelvic floor do all its wonderful jobs See more

02.01.2022 Pelvic Floor Exercise Tip of the Day: New mums - your pelvic floor and recovery are just as important as looking after your baby. Take care of yourself so you can take care of your baby

01.01.2022 Pelvic Floor Exercise Tip of the Day: fear of leaking can lead to frequent urination "just in case" to try to keep bladder empty but this will usually cause worse problems as your bladder becomes more sensitive and will want to empty more often, it is a vicious cycle. Seeing a pelvic floor physio can usually sort the problem out for you.

01.01.2022 Pelvic Floor Exercise Tip of the Day: Your pelvic floor is programmed to reflexly contract against increases in intra-abdominal pressures eg cough, sneeze etc. ...This helps to stop you leaking urine when you do which is known as stress incontinence, or SUI) Sometimes we lose this reflex especially after vaginal birth and we have to re-train the pelvic floor to contract just at the right time - just prior to the increased pressure. So....tighten, hold, cough. There are other factors that contribute to SUI but this is one of the main ones. See more