One in three women will experience pelvic floor disorder in her lifetime. Embody Movement Women’s Health Physio's offer evidence-based treatment for managing pelvic floor dysfunction with care, compassion and expertise.

One in three women will experience pelvic floor disorder in her lifetime. Embody Movement Women’s Health Physio's offer evidence-based treatment for managing pelvic floor dysfunction with care, compassion and expertise.

I’m doing all the right things. Why can’t I lose weight? I am only eating healthy foods and I am exercising most days. Exercise Physiologist Elle Bonser shares 6 actions you can take to help with weight loss.

Up to 90% of women gain weight during perimenopause or menopause. It’s helpful to find the “Goldilocks zone” for your body – where weight and nutrient intake are just right. Good nutrition can support your body through this time of change.

There is an increasing body of evidence to support postmenopausal resistance training to prevent/slow the progression of osteoporosis. The greatest risk factors for osteoporosis are an inactive lifestyle, hormone changes and the compromising of bone and muscle strength.

It is quite common for belly birthing mothers to feel sore, weak, and fearful to move following this procedure. However, reconnecting to the area and waking up the tissue are two of the most important things to do following caesarean delivery.

After the whirlwind of birth and the first few weeks of newborn care, it is critical to have the space to acknowledge and understand how this process has affected you personally to enable optimal recovery postpartum and a safe return to activity and life with a new baby.

What about the “The Gap”? Is always a commonly asked question during pregnancy and in the post-natal period.

I thought it would be good to look at what is normal and what is involved in assessment and treatment.

A pelvic organ prolapse is a bothersome descent of a pelvic organ into your vaginal cavity. Despite there being no natural cures for this condition this does not mean it has to affect your livelihood and limit your activity forever.

Have you noticed that throughout each month there are days where you feel stronger than others? Or perhaps, you feel low on energy and prefer to do light exercises. We explore how to optimise your exercise results by understanding your hormones and menstrual cycle.

Can you make it to the toilet without running or leaking? Do you empty your bladder 6-8 times a day? Is your stream strong and steady? Can you hold off going to the toilet? Embody Movement Physiotherapist Rachel Morgan-Varlow explores what makes a happy bladder and provides tips for reducing sudden urinary urgency.

When it comes to your pregnancy, everyone has an opinion on what exercise you should or shouldn’t be doing. Research has changed a lot recently on what is considered safe during pregnancy. Exercise during pregnancy is good for you and it can help to maintain good health and prevent complications during pregnancy and birth.

This is most common question asked by women I see while pregnant and also after having their baby.  There is a lot of focus about returning to exercise post baby. 

Knowing what is normal and what is not normal in your post natal recovery is important.  Here at Embody Movement we can help guide you through this process.