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Our Hip Dysplasia Journey with our first baby.
You never expect to face complications with your baby’s health and development, especially so early on. Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is surprisingly common, but I never imagined it would be part of our parenting story. Here’s how our journey unfolded, starting all the way back in pregnancy.
Hypermobility and Pelvic Girdle Pain in Pregnancy
Pregnancy is a time of incredible change for a woman's body. Along the journey of physical and hormonal shifts, one common issue that many expectant mothers face is pelvic girdle pain (PGP). This may look slightly differently for those who have pre-existing hypermobility (increased joint flexibility).
Pelvic Floor 101: What is it? What does it do? Why should you care?
Your pelvic floor is a group of muscles, ligaments, nerves and blood vessels that form a supportive ‘hammock’ across the base of the pelvis. They sit from the pubic bone at the front of the pelvis, to the tailbone at the back, and across from sit bone to sit bone.
Inside Out: Dispelling Myths about Pelvic Health
A standard workday for a pelvic health physio often includes time spent unravelling the misconceptions that our patients have heard. I want to unpack four common myths so you have a better idea of how to prioritize your own health and wellbeing.
Return to Running Postpartum: when is it the right time?
Returning to running after giving birth can be very exciting for many women, offering a sense of freedom, both mentally and physically. Let’s explore what you should consider when deciding if you are ready to return to running.
A GUIDE TO PELVIC HEALTH ON MOTHER’S DAY
There is something for everyone in this blog including those who are not yet mum’s. Happy Mother’s Day!
Hypermobility on the Pelvic Dance Floor: Navigating Dancer's Dilemmas
Ever wondered why so many dancers seem to defy the limits of human flexibility? Enter hypermobility, the not-so-secret weapon of many performers.
The Fourth Trimester
We hear a lot about the three trimesters of pregnancy. But many women know little about the newly described and important time period in new mother's lives that desperately needs our attention: the fourth trimester.
Endometriosis Q&A
Rachel answers some FAQ’s about Endo. E.g. what is Endometriosis, how does it impact your pelvic floor, how can a Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist help.
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Q&A
EDS stands for Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and is a group of disorders that affect connective tissue and is usually characterised by hypermobility.