Pelvic Floor Exercise
3 Seasons
The Pelvic Floor helps to promote continence as well as supporting our internal organs and creating a keystone support for our lumbar spine and and ultimately can affect functioning throughout our body - from our jaw to our feet.
Becky, a Women's Health specialist Physiotherapist, leads a series of Pelvic Floor exercise classes, working from the absolute basics, through to advanced level exercise.
We encourage all women's to see the advice of a women's health physio to help guide their exercise specifically and safely so it is tailored to them. This is particulate important if you are experiencing any symptoms.
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Level 2 - Pelvic Floor exercise in forward lean
Episode 1
Becky, our Women's health specialist physio, shows a lovely option for position when doing your pelvic floor exercises.
This works as a great transition from progressing on from a lying to sitting position when you are doing your pelvic floor exercises. Some women will find it easier to connec...
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Level 2 - Pelvic Floor lifts in supported 4-point positions.
Episode 2
Adding in upper and lower limb movements to pelvic floor lifts can be challenging. Working in a non-weight bearing position makes this a little easier and is a great transition to more upright positions, where gravity takes effect.
*it's always advisable to seek the help of a Women's Health Spe...
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Level 2 - Pelvic Floor activation in a gym ball bridge
Episode 3
Push yourself on with the gym ball before you work in more upright positions. Or in addition to this!
A lovely way to work your pelvic muscles internally and externally for functional control. Becky adds in some long holds here to work on endurance control.Engage your pelvic floor muscles alon...
