Pelvic Floor

Pelvic floor muscle function is to support the pelvic organs and maintain continence.  Having strong pelvic floor muscles gives us control over the bladder and bowel.  Weakened pelvic floor muscles mean the internal organs are not fully supported and you may have difficulty controlling the release of urine, faeces or flatus.

Some of the common causes of a weakened pelvic floor include pregnancy, childbirth, menopause, surgery and straining form chronic constipation.  Pelvic floor exercises are designed to improve muscle tone and prevent incontinence, symptoms of prolapse and prevent the need for corrective surgery.

Take our “HOW HEALTHY IS YOUR PELVIC FLOOR”? Quiz to find out if we can help you.

• Do you experience urine leakage related to physical activity, coughing or sneezing?
• Do you experience any urine leakage related to the feeling of urgency?
• Do you experience frequent urination?
• Do you have difficulty emptying your bladder?
• Do you experience pain in the lower abdominal or genital area?
• Do you experience pelvic/vaginal discomfort after standing, lifting, carrying or physically exerting yourself?
• Do you experience night-time urination more than once?
• Is intercourse painful?
• Does your pelvic floor area “feel” like it did prior to childbirth?
• Do your pelvic floor muscles feel weak or loose?
• Are you unsure if you are actually contracting your pelvic floor muscles correctly or have been trying to and do not seem to be improving?
• Do you experience bowel problems such as poor wind control, soiling, urgency or difficulty evacuating your bowels?

If you answered YES to any of the above then one of our friendly pelvic floor physiotherapists can help you.

Continence

“1 in 3 women and 1 in 10 men have experienced incontinence”

Symptoms of incontinence can include:

• Leaking urine with a cough, laugh, sneeze or physical activity
• Leaking a small to moderate amount of urine
• Experiencing sudden strong urges to pass urine
• Arranging your daily routine around toilet location
• Experiencing frequent, sudden and/or uncontrollable need to urinate
• Waking more than once a night to go to the toilet
• Bowel problems such as poor bowel control, soiling or difficulty evacuating the bowels.

Call MPFP to make an enquiry today 5976 4944