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…
Strengthen your Pelvic Floor, why Bother?
- 01/12/2023
Urinary Incontinence affects a substantial proportion of women and men, which can have a significant impact on an individual’s quality of life. In this article, we’ll focus on the effects of urinary incontinence on women.
Introducing your Pelvic Floor
- 01/11/2023
Hello, I’m Phillipa Butler, a Chartered Physiotherapist and Certified Pilates and Yoga Teacher.My philosophy in my own life is that prevention is better than cure and I believe that a regular programme of appropriate exercise is the key to a fitter, healthier future. Bladder weakness is no different, but it…