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Conditions affecting the bladder

Bladder leakage (urinary incontinence) is not normal. Despite the marketing campaigns from sanitary pad companies, women and men can resolve their urinary leakage in most cases. They do not have to resort to using a pad for the rest of their lives. Research strongly recommends pelvic floor physiotherapy as a first-line treatment approach. There are…

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Exercising Safely During Pregnancy: What You Need to Know

Exercising Safely During Pregnancy: What You Need to Know “In the past, pregnant women were discouraged from exercise. However, this was mainly due to social and cultural biases and unfounded concerns about safety for the foetus, rather than based on scientific investigation. Today, the benefits of regular exercise for pregnant women without contraindications are well-established”…

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Everything you need to know about Physiotherapy

Discover everything you need to know about physiotherapy, what physiotherapists do, how they help, and when you should seek advice from a physio. Our warm and friendly team at Malvern Physiotherapy Clinic is here to answer all your questions.  Have you been feeling a constant pain in your muscles or building tension in your body?…

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Good Bowel Health

Good bowel health is an important part of our lives, yet rarely talked about. When discussing this with clients many are surprised at what is considered ‘normal’ for how often you should use your bowels, what can impact our gut health, and that we can optimise our emptying technique. Below we will discuss what’s best…

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Pelvic Pain

This blog is the second in a series from Hayley Runting regarding pelvic health conditions. Today’s blog discusses pelvic pain, pelvic surgery and pelvic floor checks. Pelvic Pain Pelvic pain can literally be a pain in the butt! However, it can also be defined as any pain in the pelvis or genital areas. There can…

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Conditions affecting the bladder

Bladder leakage (urinary incontinence) is not normal. Despite the marketing campaigns from sanitary pad companies, women and men can resolve their urinary leakage in most cases. They do not have to resort to using a pad for the rest of their lives. Research strongly recommends pelvic floor physiotherapy as a first-line treatment approach. There are…

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Conditions affecting the bowel

For people whose bowels are regular, we don’t give much thought to our poo. However, for those who have challenges – such as diarrhoea, constipation or difficulty controlling wind – this can be embarrassing and distressing. The normal frequency for opening your bowels is between 3 times per week and 3 times per day. Conditions…

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Post-natal myotherapy treatment

With all the excitement of having bubs finally at home with the family, mother’s needs are often overlooked. However, this time can be one of the most challenging and physically demanding times for her. Mums who are still in their early stages of recovery post delivery are now entering the whole new world of nursing…

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Muscles of the pelvic floor

Pelvic Floor Muscles – Where are they? What do they do? You may have heard the pelvic floor muscles mentioned in the same sentence as having a baby or getting older. Maybe you’ve never heard of them before! What are these muscles? Where are they found? What do they do? Well, our pelvic floor physio…

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