Pelvic Health Physio

Question 1

What is PGP influenced by?

Answer 1

PGP influenced by the stress response system, emotional well-being and sleep.

Question 2

How can you manage PGP?

Answer 2

exercise has been shown to help reduce PGP and reduce PGP
belts and manual therapies

Question 3

What is the name given to the research based approach to teaching antenatal pelvic floor exercises?

Answer 3

Appeal

Question 4

What is the appeal essentials?

Answer 4

Build up to a minimum basic programme of 2x a day, up to 8x in a row hold up to 8 seconds
Start with as many repetitions/lengths as a woman can do.

Question 5

What are common symptoms resulting from an overactive pelvic floor?

Answer 5

Constipation
Recurrent UTI’s /thrush/ cystitis/ vulval discomfort/ urinary frequency or urgency
Dyspareunia (painful sex)
History of trauma/assault/ stress/ anxiety
Coccyx pain/pelvic pain
Endometriosis

Question 6

Why do we want to encourage our birthing people to aim for a strong pelvic floor?

Answer 6

To support the weight of a growing baby during pregnancy
To support our organs
To allow us to move freely and efficiently
To reduce the likelihood of developing PGP

Question 7

Which food and drinks can irritate the bladder?

Answer 7

Coke and fizzy drinks
Hot chocolate
Alcohol
Dr Pepper
Red bull
Tomatoes
Coffee
Tea
Green tea
Fruit juice

Question 8

What do low oestrogen levels mean for new mothers?

Answer 8

Drier tissues
Important to use lubricant