PhysioMatters

Pregnancy and childbirth place significant physical demands on the pelvic floor. Hormonal changes, increasing abdominal pressure, altered posture, and changes in breathing mechanics all influence how these muscles function, often more than women realise. In Singapore, where many women return to work within months of delivery and resume active lifestyles quickly, understanding pelvic floor recovery is especially important. While some postpartum changes are completely normal, ongoing symptoms...

A cesarean section (C-section) is one of the most common surgical procedures in Singapore. According to local health statistics, a significant proportion of births in both public and private hospitals are delivered via cesarean section. While many women are reassured once their incision looks healed externally, recovery after a C-section goes far beyond the visible scar. A well-healed scar does not automatically mean your abdominal muscles, fascia, and pelvic floor have fully recovered. In...

Diastasis Recti Abdominal Muscle Separation (DRAM) is more than a gap in the abdominal muscles, it’s a functional core issue that can affect movement, posture, pelvic health, and confidence. While often associated with pregnancy and postpartum recovery, DRAM also impacts men, athletes, and individuals exposed to repeated heavy lifting or excessive intra-abdominal pressure. At PhysioMatters Singapore , we have developed a structured DRAM Curriculum  designed to do more than “close the gap.”...