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fgardnerpt
May 17, 20241 min read
C-section- spinal block pain.
When a spinal block is administered during a C-section, a needle is inserted into the lower back to deliver anaesthesia. This can lead to...
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fgardnerpt
Jun 29, 20232 min read
Pudendal nerve damage
Hello, mums! We all know childbirth is an amazing experience, but let's talk about something that doesn't always get much attention:...
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fgardnerpt
Dec 8, 20221 min read
The Lumbar spine vs. Hip flexors
We know from the research that pelvic position is closely related to lumbar spine position. In particular, anterior pelvic tilt is...
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fgardnerpt
Dec 8, 20221 min read
Breath and your pelvic floor
INHALE/ EXHALE...... We go on about it a lot. If you are effectively breathing using your diaphragm, your core and pelvic floor will be...
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fgardnerpt
Feb 6, 20221 min read
Diastasis?... remove the fear.
'Diastasis Recti' is the term used to describe the separation of the two sides of the rectus abdominis muscles (6 pack) where they insert...
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fgardnerpt
Feb 6, 20221 min read
New Years resolutions
Here come the runners! As a pelvic health physio I see many, many women keen to get back to high impact exercise, HIIT and running ASAP...
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fgardnerpt
Aug 17, 20211 min read
C-section layers
So interesting drawing out the layers the surgeon must carefully get through to reach little one. It’s a stark reminder that a Caesarean...
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fgardnerpt
Dec 12, 20201 min read
What is a cystocele?
It's basically a prolapse of your bladder where the organ drops from its normal position and pushes on the vagina wall. The front wall of...
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fgardnerpt
Dec 12, 20201 min read
Up your game
Starting to add some more intense exercises working on my leg strength. Feeling the BURN 😬. The 'Return to running guidelines' published...
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fgardnerpt
Nov 20, 20201 min read
10 seconds!
Big moment for me- I'm really feeling the difference. I can actually hold a strong PF contraction for 10 seconds. This is huge for me, as...
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fgardnerpt
Nov 19, 20201 min read
Eeeking out time
I've definitely been finding more inventive ways of squeezing in my exercise routine! Cycling going well- swapping the car for the bike...
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fgardnerpt
Nov 12, 20201 min read
On yer bike
Cycling is definitely not for everyone, particularly those suffering with pelvic pain because it does put repetitive pressure in areas...
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fgardnerpt
Nov 12, 20201 min read
Bring the community along for the ride
I went LIVE....eeeeeeek. Thought I'd put a post out on our community mums group to see if anyone fancied joining me in some weekly...
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fgardnerpt
Nov 8, 20201 min read
target practice- step 2
Now time to target the areas of weakness/ tightness that are holding me back... Breathing- I am a breath holder and suck my upper tummy...
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fgardnerpt
Nov 6, 20201 min read
lay off the jumping flo - step 1.
I got back to running pretty quick after my daughter Grace without any trouble and looking back, found this vid of me having completed a...
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fgardnerpt
Oct 29, 20201 min read
mum love
I have been lucky enough to spend last weekend on the most AMAZING course, the mummy MOT®. I am completely inspired and see that mums are...
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