Are you looking for a safe upper body workout? Physiotherapist Michelle Kenway guides you through a quick routine of upper body exercises that strengthen and tone while avoiding prolapse symptoms and pelvic floor overload. This quick exercise video routine helps you strengthen your arms, shoulders and upper back (postural) muscles. Suitability: Women with prolapse or […]
Physio Safe Leg Exercises (Hips, Butt & Thighs) for Prolapse & After Prolapse Surgery
May 20, 2019 by 10 Comments
If you’re looking for safe leg exercises (hips, butt & thighs) with prolapse problems for home or in the gym, this routine is for you. Physiotherapist Michelle Kenway guides you through a series of pelvic floor friendly leg exercises that will help you strengthen and tone your hips, thighs and buttocks without worsening prolapse symptoms. […]
4 Simple Sacroiliac Joint Exercises that Strengthen & Stabilize Your Pelvis (Video)
March 25, 2019 by 8 Comments
Do you need sacroiliac joint exercises that are safe for your pelvic floor? This Physical therapist video shows you 4 simple buttock strengthening exercises that are commonly used for sacroiliac joint (SIJ) rehabilitation and pelvic instability. Read on below this video for more information on sacroiliac joint exercises including Physical Therapist safety tips and current […]
Modified Deadlift for Women With Prolapse or After Hysterectomy
February 14, 2019 by 6 Comments
Modified deadlift is a helpful exercise to know for exercising safely with prolapse problems or after a hysterectomy, Deadlift is a strengthening exercise for the lower back, buttocks and thighs. It’s a highly effective exercise however pelvic floor and/or lower back injury can result when performed using inappropriate technique. Deadlift is easily modified to reduce […]
When to Contract Your Pelvic Floor During Exercise
November 15, 2018 by 4 Comments
It can be very confusing to know when to contract your pelvic floor during exercise. Should you activate your pelvic floor when you’re walking or hiking? What about during your exercise class or in the gym? Women often make the mistake of contracting (bracing) their pelvic floor muscles constantly during exercise making their pelvic floor […]