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  1. How Blue is Your Loo?

    How Blue is Your Loo?

    No I am not asking if your loo is sad.
    I am asking if you use blue loo or similar to make your loo look and smell fresh?
    None of us like toilet smells and many of us use blue loo in the cistern or hang someting similar on the edge of the toilet bowl to keep things fresh.

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  2. The Story of the Organs Part 3: Bladder Prolapse

    The Story of the Organs Part 3: Bladder Prolapse

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  3. The Story of the Organs Part 1: Bowel Prolapse

    The Story of the Organs Part 1: Bowel Prolapse

     

    The material presented here is intended as an information source only. The information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters presented herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information. The information should not be considered complete and should not be used in place of the advice of a health care provider. Pelvic Floor Exercise does not accept liability to any person for the information or advice provided , or for loss or damages incurred as a result of reliance upon the material contained herein.

    © Fiona Rogers, Pelvic Floor Exercise all rights reserved

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  4. The Story of the Organs Part 2: Uterine Prolapse

    The Story of the Organs Part 2: Uterine Prolapse

     

    The material presented here is intended as an information source only. The information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters presented herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information. The information should not be considered complete and should not be used in place of the advice of a health care provider. Pelvic Floor Exercise does not accept liability to any person for the information or advice provided , or for loss or damages incurred as

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  5. Are your pelvic organs strapped in for the ride?

    Are your pelvic organs strapped in for the ride?
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  6. The Ins and Outs of Pelvic Floor Electrodes- FAQ

    The Ins and Outs of Pelvic Floor Electrodes- FAQ

    How do I know if an electrode is compatible with my machine?

    All of the internal / insertable  electrodes we sell on Pelvic Floor Exercise are compatible with all of the machines we sell (stimulation and EMG)
    Electrodes couple to a machines leads via 'male' and 'female' connections. The male connection is a pin and the female connection is recessed. The male fits into the female ( wonder where that came from?)
    Most electrodes have pins which fit into the lead which in turn connects to the machine.

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  7. Uterine Prolapse

    Uterine Prolapse

    UTERINE and VAGINAL VAULT PROLAPSE

    Uterine prolapse occurs when the uterus slides down the vagina. It can be felt as the cervix sitting lower than it should in the vagina. 
    Many women develop mild prolapse (particularly after pregnancy) and are unaware that they have it, this is termed non-symptomatic and it may never bother you. Some women can have a mild prolapse and feel very symptomatic.

    Prolapses (uterus, bladder, bowel)  are generally given grades or stages based on how far the organ has moved down or into the vagina from its original position.
    There are, however, different opinions as to whether we should use these terms as they are slightly arbitary and what is 'normal' has yet to be properly established. As mentioned, some women can have a prolapse and be unaware of it, others are very aware. For many, these differences in awareness can fluctuate throughout the day as well, depending on what you have been doing. A 'grade 2' prolapse

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  8. How is YOUR Toilet Technique?

    How is your toilet technique?

    Easy right ? You sit on the loo and …. well, just go don’t you ? NO !

    Many pelvic floor problems are either caused, or made worse by, poor toilet posture and poor pushing. In fact, let’s leave the word pushing out of it altogether as it makes you want to strain and think that pushing or bearing down is the normal “way to go “.

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  9. Which Vaginal Dilators do I Choose?

    vaginismus vaginal dilators

    is a frequently asked question, not only by customers but also by health professionals who want to know the best set to recommend for their patients.
    Let's start by looking at what conditions you might use vaginal dilators or trainers for and then look at the differences in the available sets.

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  10. Get to know your women's health physio...A few moments with Marika Hart

    Get to know your women's health physio...A few moments with Marika Hart

    What is your current position?

    I am a musculoskeletal physiotherapist and pilates instructor. I run 2 businesses (yes, I must be crazy!).
    Dynamic Strength Physiotherapist is my business here in Perth, teaching pregnancy and postnatal pilates and education.
    Herasphere is my online business, providing great information in the form of blogs and interviews related to health and wellness in pregnancy and beyond. We have very recently launched our Pregnancy Club, which is an online program of education and exercise for women who are pregnant!  I think this is fabulous for those who cannot attend classes in person due to location, shift work, small children to look after etc!

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