Women’s Health Week
Women’s Health Week is a fabulous opportunity to shine a light on women’s health. Day 1 - Check me out. Day 2 - Menopause matters. Day 3 - Pelvic power. Day 4 - Mind health. Day 5 Move and improve. With many resources to read and download. Please make sure that you not only read what’s available but take action for any health issues that you may have avoided for some time.
Incontinence, is it a normal part of aging?
Though it often happens that as we age, our pelvic floor weakens, it's not solely caused by aging.
Incontinence affects 38% of Australian women.
70% of people with urinary leakage do not seek advice and treatment for their problem.
It is estimated that 1.17 million Australians aged 65 years and over living in the community and 128,473 Australians in residential aged care facilities were incontinent.
The good news is, like any muscle in the body, pelvic floor muscles can be trained with regular, targeted exercise. I can show you how.
The Pelvic Floor in men - yes they have one too!
A man’s pelvic floor muscles support his bladder and bowel. The urethra (urine tube) and the anus (back passage) pass through the pelvic floor, and just like women, the pelvic floor must be kept strong to avoid little unforeseen little leaks when laughing, coughing, or sneezing.
Your pelvic floor - Do you know where your pelvic floor is and why you should strengthen it?
We all have one, but if it's not strengthened continuously, could result in little unforeseen little leaks when you laugh, cough, or sneeze. Learn more about the pelvic floor, what causes it to weaken and what can be done about it.
