PhysioMatters

If you are preparing for prostate surgery, you may have heard that pelvic floor exercises can be an important part of recovery. The next question is usually: “When should I actually start?” Some men are referred for physiotherapy months before surgery. Others only hear about prehabilitation a few weeks beforehand. Some are scheduled for surgery quite quickly and wonder whether there is still enough time to make physiotherapy worthwhile. From a physiotherapist’s perspective, the ideal time to...

Diastasis recti is one of the most common physical changes after pregnancy, affecting many women in the early postpartum period. It occurs when the rectus abdominis muscles, often known as the “six-pack” muscles, separate along the linea alba, the connective tissue running down the centre of the abdomen. As your baby grows during pregnancy, the abdominal wall stretches and the linea alba naturally becomes thinner and wider. This creates a gap between the abdominal muscles. While abdominal...

If you are reading this, chances are you are not looking for an explanation of what urinary incontinence is. You already know something is not quite right. Perhaps you are dealing with leakage when you cough, laugh, exercise, or lift heavy objects. Maybe you are rushing to the toilet more often than you would like, wearing pads, or feeling less confident at work, during travel, or in social situations. The good news is that urinary leakage is often manageable, and physiotherapy is commonly...