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Recovery after a C-section, MYTH debunked. pelvic floor Jul 13, 2021

I had a C-section my Pelvic floor must not have been impacted?

MYTH

Like all muscles, the pelvic floor muscles need to move through their full range of motion to be efficient and dysfunction is present when they are not able to fully relax and contract.

Dysfunction can go two ways:

Low tone, where...

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My all-time favourite glute exercise! glutes pelvic floor Feb 09, 2021
Healthy pelvic floors require supple and strong glutes as do your knees.
Strong glutes prevent the sacrum from collapsing into the pelvic bowl. By stabilizing the sacrum you create more stability in the pelvis, allowing the PF to contract properly and the knees to be more stable.
 
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Top 4 physical changes after birth and how they affect your return to fitness & sport. breathing core strength hip strength pelvic floor postpartum backpain posture return to sport Feb 07, 2021

You may have had these visions of returning to your old workout plans and jumping back into your sports and activities you've always done, only to find out that your body has changed significantly and you need to rebuild your strength more than you thought you would have needed.

Things...

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Why and How to RELAX the pelvic floor! breathing pelvic floor relaxation Jan 14, 2021

Relaxing the Pelvic Floor:

The pelvic floor is a web of muscles that acts as a sling, supporting your bladder, bowel and uterus. It is responsible for helping you control your bladder and bowel, and also plays a role in sex.

Many women experience pelvic floor issues, such as incontinence, as a...

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