Physiotherapy after prostate cancer surgery

Physiotherapy after prostate cancer surgery

Pelvic health physiotherapy after prostate cancer surgery One of the most common and troublesome side effects after prostate cancer surgery is urinary incontinence. This can range from mild leakage requiring temporary use of pads to more severe cases that last longer....
Fewer Dead Men Required: early detection of prostate cancer

Fewer Dead Men Required: early detection of prostate cancer

Early detection of prostate cancer saves lives. In New Zealand, over 4,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer every year, and tragically, around 750 die from the disease. That’s nearly as many men as lost to COVID-19 during the pandemic. It is the most commonly...
Mental health and the pelvic floor

Mental health and the pelvic floor

Mental Health Awareness Week – 23rd to 29th September 2024 Since it’s Mental Health Awareness week, we’ve decided to talk about the relationship between pelvic floor dysfunction and mental health. Pelvic floor dysfunction includes bladder and bowel control...
The Sweet Secret to a Smoother Labour: Dates During Pregnancy

The Sweet Secret to a Smoother Labour: Dates During Pregnancy

When it comes to preparing for childbirth, most expectant mothers dream of a labour that’s as smooth and short as possible. While there are various strategies to help make this dream a reality, one unexpected and simple tip is to incorporate dates into your diet...
5 signs you may be in perimenopause

5 signs you may be in perimenopause

Feeling off lately? Tired, irritable, or waking up throughout the night? It could be stress, or it might be perimenopause. Perimenopause is the stage of transition leading up to menopause, during which reproductive hormone levels, such as estrogen and progesterone,...