Illustration: Kelsea Petersen/The Athletic; Icon Sportswire/Getty, Leila Coker/Getty “We don’t give it the time of day,” says pelvic floor physiotherapist Emma Brockwell. “If you look at any journal ...

The reality that pregnancy and childbirth often wreak havoc on a person's pelvic floor is becoming a better-known phenomenon. I learned this firsthand when I suffered from a third-degree perineal tear ...

For many women who’ve had a baby, “leaking” is simply accepted as a fact following childbirth. Incontinence may be a side effect of labour and delivery in the short term, but it shouldn’t be a ...

Did you know the pelvic floor is made up of multiple muscles? The pelvic floor muscles play a crucial role in supporting the bladder, bowel, and uterus, and their respective functions. Optimising the ...

'How did I not know this was a pelvic floor issue? Why didn't my doctor send me here sooner? Do you have other patients with problems like mine?' As a physiotherapist, I hear these questions again and ...

Don't miss out on the headlines from Fitness. Followed categories will be added to My News. The pelvic floor muscles play a crucial role in supporting the bladder, bowel, and uterus, and their ...