Healing from your c-section scar: what to expect and when to get help
You are home. Your baby is here. And somewhere beneath the waistband of your underwear is a scar that is already beginning to heal. In Singapore, nearly 2 in 5…
The 6-Week Mark: Postnatal Appointment
The excitement of a positive pregnancy test brings a multitude of decisions and appointments. You’ve planned for your paediatrician, gynaecologist/obstetrician, lactation consultant, and well-baby clinic visits, but have you planned…
Expecting Wellness: 5 Ways to Protect Your Pelvic Floor During Pregnancy
Pregnancy places a lot of stress on your pelvic floor as it accommodates the extra weight of your growing uterus. The pelvic floor, regardless of childbirth method, weakens up to…
Empowered Recovery: Self-Care Tips for Post-Gynae Surgery
The choice to undergo surgery is often a challenging one. At times, the option may be presented unexpectedly, while in other instances, you may have had the opportunity to mentally…
Embracing Life Before and After a Hysterectomy
The decision to undergo a hysterectomy is often not an easy one. It may leave you with more questions than answers. The reason for a hysterectomy does not always have…
Operation Uterus: What is a Hysterectomy?
A hysterectomy is a surgical procedure that involves the removal of the uterus, one of the major organs unique to the female body. When a woman decides to undergo this…
Core Connection: How to Help Your Diastasis Recti Recover
Navigating postnatal recovery, especially when dealing with diastasis recti, can feel like going down a rabbit hole. Choosing the right exercises to manage diastasis recti can be challenging due to…
Hidden Heroine: What is the Women’s Pelvic Floor?
Ever heard of the pelvic floor? Do you know where it is, or better yet, have you seen it? The pelvic floor— or specifically a woman’s pelvic floor, is a…
POP Goes the Rehab: Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation for Pelvic Organ Prolapse
The pelvic floor consists of muscles forming a hammock across the pelvic outlet, supporting pelvic organs like the uterus, bladder, and bowel. Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) arises when the connective…
Managing Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Did you know that up to 70% of women suffer from pelvic organ prolapse (POP) but only 25% are symptomatic? While POP is usually non-life-threatening, it can significantly affect your…
Getting to the Bottom of Things: How Physiotherapy Can Help Faecal Incontinence in Women
Faecal incontinence is often considered the most distressing type of pelvic floor dysfunction, affecting around 5% of Singaporeans. However, this figure may be an underestimate, as many individuals believe it…
Taking Control: How Physiotherapy Can Treat Urinary Incontinence
Urinary incontinence can be quite an embarrassment, even potentially leading to anxiety and discouraging someone from going outside. Research shows that up to one-third of women will encounter urinary incontinence…
Living Beyond Silent Pain: Physiotherapy for Vulvodynia
Vulvodynia refers to the pain in the vulva persisting for more than three months, without an identifiable infection or other medical causes (Bornstein et al., 2016). The vulva comprises the…
What is Interstitial Cystitis or Bladder Pain Syndrome?
Interstitial cystitis (IC) or bladder pain syndrome (BPS) refers to the “unpleasant sensation—pain, pressure, or discomfort—often associated with the bladder or lower urinary tract infections (UTI) persisting for more than…
Pelvic Wellness Check: Pelvic Floor Exam 101
Imagine taking your car to the mechanic for a service, and the mechanic hands you the bill without looking under the bonnet. Quite odd, isn’t it? Guess what—this goes the…
Vaginismus and How Physiotherapy Can Help with Your Symptoms
Have you ever found it difficult to insert a tampon, undergo a PAP smear or have penetrative intercourse? If you said yes to any of these, there’s no need to…
Baby Steps to Pelvic Health: Why Your Pelvic Floor Muscles Must Be Checked During Pregnancy
During your prenatal visits to your doctor, don’t forget about your pelvic floor! Let’s delve deeper into why you and your baby need to have the best pelvic health during…
What is Coccydynia and why it’s a pain in a butt
Coccydynia refers to pain in the coccyx, known as the tailbone. This type of pain can be a debilitating condition that hinders your ability to perform simple activities such as…
Bound for Healing: Postpartum Abdominal Binding
Across both Eastern and Western cultures, various traditional postpartum practices have been embraced to facilitate the mother’s recovery (Fuller & Jordan, 1981; Dennis et al., 2007). This recognition is well-deserved,…
Carrying the Mum Load: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Pregnancy and Postpartum
The physiological changes of pregnancy or the demands associated with being a mum may take a toll on you and may lead to conditions like hand or wrist pain. This…