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....

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 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 problems,...

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...

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,...

Bringing new life into the world is often seen as a time of joy and celebration. However, for some people, the experience can be overshadowed by birth trauma. This can leave lasting physical and emotional scars. At Pelvic Health Physiotherapy, we understand the...

Pregnancy and childbirth can put extra stress on your body, especially on the pelvic floor, back, pelvis, and abdominal muscles. This may lead to discomfort, pain, or pelvic floor issues such as bladder leakage and a sense of heaviness. Fortunately, we are here to...

If you would prefer not to have an in-person appointment we can offer an alternative - for example if you are feeling unwell, or you are at home minding children that may not be able to go to day care or school that day. Or perhaps you live far away and don't always...

What is IBS? Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common, but often misunderstood, gastrointestinal disorder. It affects around 12% of people worldwide. It can occur at any age but often develops in early adulthood and tends to affect more women than men. It affects...

Pelvic organ prolapse is common – it affects around 50% of women, although only about 12% will have symptoms. Some people get a prolapse soon after childbirth, others may not notice any issues for many years, even decades, but vaginal birth is a big risk factor....

Tearing of the perineum during childbirth - The facts and what you can do to help with prevention and recovery.   Tearing is very common with vaginal births  It sounds obvious but…the skin and muscles around the entrance to the vagina have never stretched so much...

2024 is the year to prioritise your pelvic floor and help prevent future problems! The pelvic floor is not strengthened by general exercise - this means you need to know how to activate the muscles and strengthen them specifically. The pelvic floor muscles are in an...

There is good research showing that as we get older, consistent exercise helps slow down some of the problems that may be associated with ageing process. That’s because exercise has benefits for all the systems in our bodies. It even helps stimulate the brain and...

We’ve put together a few simple dietary suggestions to help with changing nutritional needs as we we get older. Protein Protein helps build muscle, and is essential for the repair and maintenance of body tissues. As we age (and changes begin from the age of 25!)...

February 25th 2024 The Kapiti Women's Triathlon is open to women of all ages and fitness levels. It doesn't matter if you're a first timer or gym fit - there are options to suit everyone. You can enter as an individual or as a team, and you can choose your challenge...