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What is the best exercise for a prolapse?
I was asked a few weeks ago for the top exercises someone could do to help a prolapse.
My answers were:
- It depends
- Hypopressives
The thing with prolapse is that it can happen because of so many factors and it's not just about strengthening the pelvic floor.
And even just pelvic floor strength isn't that simple.
The pelvic floor is made up of layers of muscle, going in a variety of directions.
It has links with muscles inside the pelvis and outside the pelvis.
It has connections all…
Pelvic Floor Exercises Mistakes - and how to do it right
Myth #1 - Leaking is inevitable after childbirth, menopause and as you age
But just because it’s common, that doesn’t mean you have to put up with it!
Can you train your abs in early pregnancy?
What do you think? Should you work your abdominals in pregnancy? Or are they a no-go area? And if so, what exercises are appropriate.
When I polled people about this recently I had a varied response but most tended towards yes you should, but gently.
My answer is... it depends.
It depends what you think of as the abdominal muscles.
For most people, it's the ones you can see - the six pack muscles. The guidelines for these muscles (the rectus abdominis) is that there should be no direct …
when can I return to exercise after having a baby?
With the rise of the yummy mummy and celebrities pinging back into their size 0 figures with seemingly little effort, there is immense pressure on the modern mum to follow suit. Some will take drastic measures with their diet and some will try to fit straight back into their exercise routine. That may have been suitable pre-pregnancy but is it now? When is it ok to return to exercise after having a baby and what type of exercise is most appropriate?
There are a number of issues to consider wh…Categories
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