Pelvic Physiotherapy - Exercise Overview

The learning centre should be studied carefully to make sure you get the most from the next section

Topics Covered

- Pelvic Floor Anatomy

- Abdominal Muscles

- Diaphragm & Breathing

Exercise Overview

By carrying out a regular exercise program you can train your pelvic floor back to good health. Remember as explained in the 'New Physiotherapy Approach' our exercise focus on achieving maximum release of the pelvic floor. Only when we have done this can we look toward strengthening.

Section 1 - Release

This section contains 7 exercises. It is important for you to be able to release fully before you begin strengthening. Please make sure you give a lot of time to this set of exercises.

1. Palpation	5. Sniff & Flop
2. Sniff	6. Flop & Drop
3. Flop	7. Sniff, Flop & Drop
4. Drop

Section 2 - Strengthening

This section contains an additional 6 exercises.

8. Pelvic floor Strengthening	11. The Combination + Sniff In
9. Abdominal Strengthening	12. The Combination + Long Breath
10. The Combination	13. The Combination + Continuous Breath

Approach

This is not a quick fix - You must work hard to train your pelvic floor
It is important for you to get time and space to concentrate when you are doing the exercises. Your pelvic muscles are mostly deep muscles and connecting with them requires concentration

Schedule

Please take the time to study our Exercise Schedule and ensure you are carrying out the exercises with sufficient regularity