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Most commonly this affects the pubic symphysis joint at the front (over your pubic bone) and the sacroiliac joints at the back of the pelvis (below the dimples in your low back). This can often be quite debilitating and make simple tasks like taking the stairs or picking up your toddler quite difficult.

 Treatment can include:
* Soft tissue massage/myofascial release
* Taping
* Support garments (belts and leggings)
* Education
* Postural correction
* Footwear
* And of course, EXERCISE 

One of the most effective ways to manage pelvic gridle pain is via the appropriate exercise. This can be done via a home exercise program or through our Clinical Exercise classes, which is the perfect way to compliment your physiotherapy management.

All of our physios have undergone additional Women’s Health training and are equipped to assist you with your pregnancy related aches and pains or tailor a home exercise program suitable to you 👏🏼

If you’re pregnant and experiencing pelvic girdle pain, or just want to discuss how you can keep moving well throughout your pregnancy book an appointment online via our website or 📞 58977044

#gvsportscare #shepparton #health #fitness #physio #podiatry #clinicalpilates #exercise #pelvichealth #pregnancypain #pregnancy #pelvicpain #womenshealth

Reference:
Ceprnja D, Chipchase L, Fahey P, Liamputtong P, Gupta A. Prevalence and Factors Associated with Pelvic Girdle Pain During Pregnancy in Australian Women: A Cross-Sectional Study. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2021 Jul 15;46(14):944-949. doi: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000003954.

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You’ve probably heard the term ‘pelvic floor’ thrown around here and there, but what actually is the pelvic floor and why is it important?

The pelvic floor is a group of muscles located in our pelvis that stretch like a sling from the pubic bone at the front of your pelvis to the tailbone at the back of your pelvis, and side to side to each ischial bone (sitting bones).

In the simplest terms, the pelvic floor supports the pelvic organs that sit above it and prevents the pelvic organs from falling through. Above your pelvic floor sits your important organs including the bladder, bowel and the uterus, and the pelvic floor muscles help to control release of urine and faeces from these organs by relaxing and contracting muscles around the openings of these organs (sphincters). The pelvic floor also plays an important role in sexual function in both males and females.

Image source: https://www.continence.org.au/about-continence/continence-health/pelvic-floor

Just like any other muscle in your body, the pelvic floor muscles can become weak. This can happen in both females and males! This means that they are unable to support the pressure coming from your abdomen, or cannot control the flow of urine or faeces out of the bladder or bowel.

Some of the signs of this include bladder leakage with coughing, sneezing, laughing, running, jumping, urgency to use your bladder or bowels, or in females, signs of a prolapse including heaviness or pressure or the feeling as though something is coming out of your vagina.

Who is at risk of pelvic floor issues?

 Some people have a higher risk of developing pelvic floor problems:

• Women who are pregnant, recently given birth (regardless of the birth type) or who have ever been pregnant
• Women who are going through menopause or women post-menopause
• People who have had surgery on the pelvis e.g. women who have had gynaecological surgery, men who have had prostate surgery, or following pelvic radiotherapy
• People who participate in high-impact exercise e.g. running, jumping sports or high intensity cardio; or heavy lifting e.g. at work or at the gym
• People who have a chronic cough or sneeze e.g. due to asthma or smoking
• People who suffer from chronic constipation

So, what can physiotherapists do about it?

If you can relate to any of these symptoms, just remember you are not alone. 1 in 4 people (males and females) will experience bladder leakage, 1 in 4 women will experience a prolapse in their life, and 1 in 10 young women will experience bladder leakage during sport – but just because this is common doesn’t mean it is normal!

Physiotherapists are experts in managing musculoskeletal problems, and the pelvic floor muscles are no exception! The research suggests that exercises for your pelvic floor which are done for a minimum of 12 weeks can significantly reduce symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction, and if started during pregnancy can prevent pelvic floor issues after pregnancy!

Our Shepparton physiotherapists are trained in delivering these exercise programs which we can design for you to complete at home and can make sure that you are completing the exercises correctly. Alternatively, our Clinical Exercise (formerly Clinical Pilates) classes are also designed to target the pelvic floor muscles if this is an issue for you.

I want to exercise – how can I modify my exercise to take care of my pelvic floor?

 If you are worried about your pelvic floor during your regular exercise routine, here are some tips that you can start with to reduce strain on your pelvic floor:

• Engage the pelvic floor before performing an exercise, if you’re unsure how seek help from your Shepparton physiotherapist
• Perform exercises in sitting or lying down, rather than in standing
• Increase the number of repetitions (10-15) or sets (3-4) but reduce the weight you are lifting
• Avoid holding your breath while completing an exercise
• Switch from higher impact to lower impact cardio exercise e.g. walking or swimming rather than running
• Switch from single leg to double leg exercise e.g. skipping on two feet rather than one

Unsure where to start?

Our Shepparton physiotherapists can assist you to form an exercise regime that is safe for your pelvic floor based on your individual needs. We can also help guide if you need to see a specialist women’s health physiotherapist.

Helpful Websites:

Continence Foundation of Australia

Pelvic Floor First, Pelvic Floor Safe Exercises

Go Against The Flow (support for young women with incontinence)

–Emily Wiedemann

Physiotherapist Shepparton

GV Sportscare

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Most commonly this affects the pubic symphysis joint at the front (over your pubic bone) and the sacroiliac joints at the back of the pelvis (below the dimples in your low back). This can often be quite debilitating and make simple tasks like taking the stairs or picking up your toddler quite difficult.

 Treatment can include:
* Soft tissue massage/myofascial release
* Taping
* Support garments (belts and leggings)

* Education
* Postural correction
* Footwear
* And of course, EXERCISE 

One of the most effective ways to manage pelvic gridle pain is via the appropriate exercise. This can be done via a home exercise program or through our Clinical Exercise classes, which is the perfect way to compliment your physiotherapy management.

All of our Shepparton physios are equipped to assist you and our new physiotherapist Jacinta specialises in Women’s Health and can help you manage your pregnancy aches and pains or tailor a home exercise program suitable to you

If you’re pregnant and experiencing pelvic girdle pain book an appointment online via our website gvsportscare.com.au or  58977044

#gvsportscare #shepparton #health #fitness #physio #podiatry #clinicalpilates #exercise #pelvichealth #pregnancypain #pregnancy #pelvicpain #womenshealth

Reference:
Ceprnja D, Chipchase L, Fahey P, Liamputtong P, Gupta A. Prevalence and Factors Associated with Pelvic Girdle Pain During Pregnancy in Australian Women: A Cross-Sectional Study. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2021 Jul 15;46(14):944-949. doi: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000003954.

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You’ve probably heard the term ‘pelvic floor’ thrown around here and there, but what actually is the pelvic floor and why is it important?

The pelvic floor is a group of muscles located in our pelvis that stretch like a sling from the pubic bone at the front of your pelvis to the tailbone at the back of your pelvis, and side to side to each ischial bone (sitting bones).

In the simplest terms, the pelvic floor supports the pelvic organs that sit above it and prevents the pelvic organs from falling through. Above your pelvic floor sits your important organs including the bladder, bowel and the uterus, and the pelvic floor muscles help to control release of urine and faeces from these organs by relaxing and contracting muscles around the openings of these organs (sphincters). The pelvic floor also plays an important role in sexual function in both males and females.

Image source: https://www.continence.org.au/about-continence/continence-health/pelvic-floor

Just like any other muscle in your body, the pelvic floor muscles can become weak. This can happen in both females and males! This means that they are unable to support the pressure coming from your abdomen, or cannot control the flow of urine or faeces out of the bladder or bowel.

Some of the signs of this include bladder leakage with coughing, sneezing, laughing, running, jumping, urgency to use your bladder or bowels, or in females, signs of a prolapse including heaviness or pressure or the feeling as though something is coming out of your vagina.

Who is at risk of pelvic floor issues?

 Some people have a higher risk of developing pelvic floor problems:

• Women who are pregnant, recently given birth (regardless of the birth type) or who have ever been pregnant
• Women who are going through menopause or women post-menopause
• People who have had surgery on the pelvis e.g. women who have had gynaecological surgery, men who have had prostate surgery, or following pelvic radiotherapy
• People who participate in high-impact exercise e.g. running, jumping sports or high intensity cardio; or heavy lifting e.g. at work or at the gym
• People who have a chronic cough or sneeze e.g. due to asthma or smoking
• People who suffer from chronic constipation

So, what can physiotherapists do about it?

If you can relate to any of these symptoms, just remember you are not alone. 1 in 4 people (males and females) will experience bladder leakage, 1 in 4 women will experience a prolapse in their life, and 1 in 10 young women will experience bladder leakage during sport – but just because this is common doesn’t mean it is normal!

Physiotherapists are experts in managing musculoskeletal problems, and the pelvic floor muscles are no exception! The research suggests that exercises for your pelvic floor which are done for a minimum of 12 weeks can significantly reduce symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction, and if started during pregnancy can prevent pelvic floor issues after pregnancy!

Our Shepparton physiotherapists are trained in delivering these exercise programs which we can design for you to complete at home and can make sure that you are completing the exercises correctly. Alternatively, our Clinical Exercise (formerly Clinical Pilates) classes are also designed to target the pelvic floor muscles if this is an issue for you.

I want to exercise – how can I modify my exercise to take care of my pelvic floor?

 If you are worried about your pelvic floor during your regular exercise routine, here are some tips that you can start with to reduce strain on your pelvic floor:

• Engage the pelvic floor before performing an exercise, if you’re unsure how seek help from your Shepparton physiotherapist
• Perform exercises in sitting or lying down, rather than in standing
• Increase the number of repetitions (10-15) or sets (3-4) but reduce the weight you are lifting
• Avoid holding your breath while completing an exercise
• Switch from higher impact to lower impact cardio exercise e.g. walking or swimming rather than running
• Switch from single leg to double leg exercise e.g. skipping on two feet rather than one

Unsure where to start?

Our Shepparton physiotherapists can assist you to form an exercise regime that is safe for your pelvic floor based on your individual needs. We can also help guide if you need to see a specialist women’s health physiotherapist.

Helpful Websites:

Continence Foundation of Australia

Pelvic Floor First, Pelvic Floor Safe Exercises

Go Against The Flow (support for young women with incontinence)

–Emily Wiedemann

Physiotherapist Shepparton

GV Sportscare

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