It is known that 1 in 3 women experience some urinary incontinence after having a baby and this common postnatal pelvic health issue can be a great barrier in return to exercise, especially high impact activities such as running.

Following the healing and recovery phase we always advise a gradual return to exercise with modifications.

During the first 4 weeks after delivery it is a crucial time for rest and recovery, wound support, and early muscle rehabilitation.

A Men’s Health Physiotherapist is a qualified physiotherapist with a special interest and further training in the area of the male pelvic floor.

40% of women and 30% of men have overactive bladder symptoms.

Women's health physiotherapists all over Australia continue to hear a similar narrative and phrase at postpartum appointments - “I wish I had have known”.