Pelvic Physiotherapy - Abdominal Strengthening Exercise

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Topics Covered

Exercise 11 - The Combination + Sniff In

Exercise

		Lie on your back with your knees bent up. (You can also do this exercise lying on your side)

		Press your finger tips into the lower abdomen at your stomach just inside your “hip bones”.

		Draw in the lower abdomen and the pelvic floor

		Gently exhale.

		Now in one swift motion, SNIFF IN, FLOP out the tummy and DROP the pelvic floor.


		Practice this repeatedly on a daily basis until you feel you have mastered the technique. Take your time and do not rush.

Tips

1. FLOP & DROP completely. Don’t just stop contracting, make sure you have released fully.

2. Don't lift your chest

3. By letting the pelvic floor go on the in breath you are effectively isolating the pelvic floor muscles.

4. By breathing in more swiftly you get a better a FLOP & DROP.