Exercise After a C-Section: Postnatal Abdominal Training
Recovering from a c-section is tough on your abdominal muscles. Learn more about how to exercise after a c-section in our blog.
Abdominal Separation: Everything you need to know
One pregnancy change we often see at The Brisbane Spine Clinic is Diastasis Recti (DR), more commonly known as abdominal separation.
Exercise and physiotherapy after a hysterectomy
A hysterectomy often involves an incision to the pelvic floor. It’ll hopefully improve your quality of life in many ways but, after a period of rest, you need to commit to a sustained program of exercises to strengthen your pelvic floor muscles, which help with continence.
A capable, supportive physiotherapist with a special interest in women’s health can help a great deal in your recovery after a hysterectomy.
Why you should you get physiotherapy before and after pregnancy
There are several reasons why your posture and joints need additional support during pregnancy, and there are many ways a physiotherapist can help you manage pregnancy and the significant toll it takes on your body.
We’ve listed four – as well as some tips on when you should speak to your doctor or healthcare provider.
Overcoming osteitis pubis – our guide to getting over groin strain
Osteitis pubis, often referred to as groin strain, is a painful debilitating condition. While anyone can experience osteitis pubis, two groups of people are susceptible for different reasons. In athletes, particularly footballers in all codes, hockey players and runners, osteitis pubis is usually an overuse injury. In pregnant women about to engage in one of…
The Injury Prone Female: Common Injuries
Interestingly statistics show that women are more vulnerable to sports injuries than men. Read on to see the list of injuries that are more common in women, what causes them and how to avoid them. There are five factors that influence sports injuries: Form Alignment Body Composition Physiology Physical Performance The main types of injuries…
Pelvic Organ Prolapse: What You Need to Know
Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is often treated like secret women’s business that few women know or want to talk about until it is far too late. Yet, according to the Continence Foundation of Australia (CFA), one in five Australian women will require medical help for a prolapse during their lifetime. What Is A Pelvic Organ…
Are Headaches During Pregnancy Normal?
Headaches can be one of the most common afflictions encountered during pregnancy. Headaches may be experienced at any time during your pregnancy, although they tend to manifest themselves during the first and third trimesters. To date, doctors have not been able to identify precisely why being pregnant triggers headaches. Some researchers point to the hormonal…
Tips for Relieving Pelvic Girdle Pain
During pregnancy, pressure on the tissues of the pelvis can lead to pelvic girdle pain – a condition associated with discomfort and immobility. Many expecting mothers experience this condition, so in this blog we are going to talk about ways of managing the condition and relieving discomfort. What is Pelvic Girdle Pain? Pelvic girdle pain…
Perineal Tears
Perineal tears are one of the most common injuries resulting from a conventional vaginal birth. They can be uncomfortable and associated symptoms can lead to more serious problems. Today, we’re going to take you through the basics of perineal tears and how post-natal physiotherapy can address the problem. What is a Perineal Tear? A perineal…