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The Knack - pelvic floor health

Do you sneeze wee? You need the Knack! Do you sneeze wee? You need the Knack!

I was listening to an interview with acclaimed women's health physiotherapist Michelle Lyons last week and was surprised to learn that going from seated to standing puts more pressure through the pelvic floor than lifting a 20lb weight! Bearing down on the pelvic floor that many times throughout a day could lead to, or worsen, pelvic floor disorders - such as incontinence and prolapse.

I have been working on correct standing technique with my pregnancy class…

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