Pelvic Health

Continence Management

Females

About 1 in 3 women experience urinary incontinence, this condition has a negative effect on quality of life and has been associated with increased risk of depression. Common risk factors for developing urinary incontinence include age, pregnancy and delivery, obesity and chronic straining e.g. constipation and inappropriate lifting technique.

Pelvic floor muscle exercises have been shown to be effective in treating urinary incontinence. However, correct technique and supervision of exercises are necessary to achieve results. If you are experiencing urinary incontinence, speak to your Doctor for a referral to see a pelvic health Physiotherapist.

Males

As many as 1 in 3 men experience urinary incontinence, those who have undergone surgery for prostate diseases are at increased risk of urinary incontinence. Early pelvic floor muscle rehabilitation after prostate surgery has been shown to reduce time needed to regain urinary control. It also reduces the risk of persistent urinary incontinence 1 year after such surgeries. However, correct technique and supervision of exercise is necessary to achieve the results. If you are experiencing urinary incontinence, speak to your Doctor for a referral to see a pelvic health Physiotherapist.

Pelvic Organ Prolapse

Pelvic organ prolapse is the descent of the bladder, womb or bowels into the vagina causing symptoms such as pelvic heaviness, vaginal lump, difficulty passing urine or urine leakage or discomfort with intercourse. About 20-40% of all women will experience bothersome symptoms mentioned above due to pelvic organ prolapse. Common risk factors for developing pelvic organ prolapse include age, pregnancy and delivery, obesity and chronic straining e.g. constipation and inappropriate lifting technique.

Pelvic floor muscle exercise combined with lifestyle modification has been shown to be effective in managing prolapse symptoms. If you have pelvic organ prolapse, speak to your Doctor for a referral to see a pelvic health Physiotherapist.

Antenatal and Postnatal Education

Exercising regularly in pregnancy has been shown to reduce pregnancy complications such as high blood pressure, gestational diabetes and excessive weight gain. Staying active in pregnancy also helps to reduce time taken to recover after delivery. Join our antenatal class to have a one-to-one assessment and gain access to educational and exercise videos for 6 months. Videos to guide you on how to manage labour discomfort and

push more effectively is included.

About 1 in 2 women experience urinary leakage during pregnancy, this is a sign that the pelvic floor is not tolerating the changes in pregnancy well and is in need of some help. We will teach you the right way of exercising your pelvic floor to stop the leak.

Pelvic floor muscle training is safe and effective in reducing urinary leakage during and after pregnancy. If you are experiencing urinary incontinence, speak to your Doctor for a referral to see a pelvic health Physiotherapist.

After delivery, ladies who wish to have some guidance on how to return to activity can ask for a referral to the pelvic health Physiotherapist.

Pelvic Health Physiotherapy

Continence Management

Pelvic Organ Prolapse