The Pelvic Floor - Women's Health Physio Sutherland

How much do you know about your pelvic floor?

Recent studies have shown that 20% of women asked to contract their pelvic floor are actually contracting the wrong muscles.

Your Pelvic floor is a group of muscles and fascia which run from the front to the back of your pelvis. These muscles provide support to the bladder, uterus and bowel. 

These muscles need to be able to cope with the growing of your uterus (and baby) during pregnancy. They also need to be able to stretch significantly during labour to allow for the birth of your baby.

Postnatally, the pelvic floor muscles need to be strong enough to be able to return to normal function of supporting your organs in daily activities and with time, strong enough to return to more strenuous activities such has running.  

Need to talk to someone about your pelvic floor? 

ACL INJURY - RETURNING TO SPORT WITHOUT SURGERY

A subset of people who suffer an ACL rupture can successfully return to sport without surgery.

We refer to them as copers or responders.

How do we identify them and have a successful return to sport?

1. Screen for suitability - this isn't for everyone
2. Systematically rehab - progression is key
3. Test against objective criteria with minimum standards

CLINICAL PILATES - WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE?

Pilates is a specific form of controlled exercise focusing on total body strength and movement.

Clinical Pilates differs from regular Pilates by having a trained Physiotherapist assess and prescribe specific exercises based on the individuals needs.

The exercises could be specifically to rehabilitate a certain injury or to work on a specific movement patterns and strength deficits.

Unlike a regular Pilates class Clinical Pilates is not a once size fits all approach, at Flow we have a boutique style equipment studio with 3-4 people per class allowing the Physiotherapist to monitor each persons individual program closely and progress as needed.

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Sutherland Physio and Exercise Physiology Services

Sutherland Shire Physio and Exercise Physiology Services - Flow Physio Co is a team passionate about helping you be your best.

At Flow Physio Co Sutherland, we offer Physiotherapy and Exercise Physiology services for sports injuries, orthopaedic rehabilitation, back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain & knee pain, osteoarthritis management, breathing pattern disorders and complex and chronic health conditions.

Feel free to chat to us today.