A pessary is a safe, evidence-based option for managing pelvic organ prolapse and urinary incontinence. Learn what pessaries are, who can use them, and what to expect from fitting and follow-up at Sydney Pelvic Clinic.
The Impact of Overactive Pelvic Floor Muscle & How to Relax the Pelvic Floor Muscle
An overactive pelvic floor can lead to pain, bladder issues, and sexual dysfunction. Discover why these muscles become too tight and learn simple at-home exercises to help them relax.
The Surprising Link Between Your Hips and Bladder Health
Pelvic physio explains the surprising link between hip strength and bladder control — and how targeted exercises can support pelvic floor and bladder health.
Strengthen Your Pelvic Floor Muscle, Optimise Your Pregnancy Experience!
We advocate a holistic approach to strengthening your pelvic floor muscles in preparation for pregnancy. Learn more about how to prepare your pelvic floor muscles and optimise your pregnancy experience in this SPC article.
Releasing the tension: the problem with pelvic floor muscles that are too tight
Did you know that pelvic pain affects 1 in 5 women (Fall et al, 2010) and 1 in 12 (Ferris et al, 2010) men? That’s as common as shoulder pain!
Getting to the Bottom of Faecal Incontinence
Most people aren’t quick to admit that they’re dealing with faecal issues such as experiencing struggles with bowel control, passing stool when they don’t mean to, or dealing with excessive…
Dealing with Pelvic Organ Prolapse
If you’ve been dealing with feelings of pain or pressure in your pelvic region, there’s a chance you may be struggling with pelvic organ prolapse. When your pelvic region is…
Treating Incontinence with Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy is effective in treating stress incontinence in about 80 per cent of cases, according to the first national study undertaken in clinical practice by researchers at the University of…
Kegel exercises reduce urinary incontinence in women
Women suffering from urinary incontinence can benefit from pelvic floor muscle training, commonly known as Kegel exercises, according to a new review of studies. Women suffering from urinary incontinence can…
Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP)
Have you ever felt the sensation of vaginal heaviness or bulging or just ‘something there’?Are you finding that you aren’t quite emptying completely from the bladder or bowel?Or did your…