Everyone knows that sports and exercise can be really good for your health, boosting benefits such as decreasing your risk of major illness by up to 30%1. In fact, it’s recommended that you do a mixture of strengthening exercises and moderate-intensity activity four to five times a week2. Yet, if…
What’s the link between bedwetting and ADHD?
- 06/07/2023
ADHD (Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder) is a relatively common condition that affects a person’s behaviour, which can become evident in childhood, particularly when a child starts school1. In fact, studies show that around 2% to 7% of people experience ADHD globally2. While there are many signs that a child may have…
Bedwetting (or nocturnal enuresis) refers to the involuntary leaking of urine while you sleep1. While the percentage of kids experiencing this condition decreases as they get older, it’s still a fairly common condition, affecting around 21% of four-and-a-half-year-olds2. Nonetheless, older children and adults can experience it too, and can be…
Hello, I’m Phillipa Butler, a Chartered Physiotherapist and Certified Pilates and Yoga Teacher.I believe that a regular programme of appropriate exercise is the key to a fitter and healthier future. The pelvic floor is a group of muscles that, when trained, can help to ease the symptoms of bladder weakness….
Could Covid 19 affect your pelvic floor?
- 04/05/2023
Many health conditions can interfere with bladder function, contributing to Bladder weakness and unexpected leaks of urine. A relatively recent addition to this list is the COVID-19 virus. Common COVID-19 symptoms include a persistent cough and shortness of breath or difficulty breathing. But what on earth does that have to do…