WOMEN’S HEALTH
The need for good quality care in Women’s Health is something any.BODY Pilates & Exercise Physiology is passionate about providing.
Managing these conditions might seem “taboo” or vulnerable, but our Accredited Exercise Physiologists excel in helping you feel confident, empowered and hopeful about managing your pelvic health. We provide exercise prescription AND education, meeting you at your level to help bring autonomy back into your movement journey.
Endometriosis:
Exercising with Endometriosis can be challenging.
Have you been given a diagnosis of endo, or experience endo-like symptoms? You’re not alone! Around 1 in 9 women experience this debilitating condition, and we understand the impact this can have on your daily life and exercise.
Exercising with endo can be challenging, and our Accredited Exercise Physiologists are experts at helping you move at any stage through your pain cycles and flare ups. An individualised exercise program can support you during these stages, but also decrease your severity and frequency of pain by:
Learning aggravating and relieving movements
Improving pelvic stability and strength
Relaxing and lengthening the pelvic floor
Stretches and gentle mobility exercises are important for decreasing sensitivity during flare ups, but improving your overall pelvic function and addressing biomechanical factors are key to keeping you progressing. If you feel like you’re stuck in a cycle, our team at any.BODY would love to assist you in taking back control and making movement possible again!
Adenomyosis:
Endo’s lesser known, but just as feisty twin
It is common to see adenomyosis co-occur with endometriosis and thats why it’s sometimes referred to as it’s evil twin. Around 1 in 10 women experience this debilitating condition and it can alter your life significantly.
Like endo, properly tailored exercise can reduce the impact of your adeno symptoms and improve general mood and wellbeing to support you to live your best life! Accredited Exercise Physiologists here at any.Body have the tools and experience to guide you through movement to help support you and your experience with adeno. We will provide you with tailored exercise programs to help alleviate pain, provide coping mechanisms to use during flare ups and assist you in finding relaxation and length in your pelvic floor. .
Pre & Post Natal
Exercise during and after pregnancy can provide so many benefits to improve your mental and physical wellbeing. A tailored exercise approach can help you:
Improve and maintain your physical capacity while pregnant
Manage or decrease risk of pelvic girdle pain
Labour preparation through breath mechanics training and pelvic floor lengthening
Recover abdominal wall and pelvic floor function and strength postpartum
Rebuild confidence to move after birth
Return to exercise, running and sport safely
Support mental health
We know that during this time, a one-size fits all approach is not appropriate. Our exercise physiologists can support your movement journey whether this is your 1st or 5th baby, if you’re new to exercise or a professional athlete.
Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
The role of the pelvic floor is to help support your pelvic organs, control continence, and is an important area for sexual activity. Where we see a “dysfunction” is if the muscles in your pelvic bowl are unable to correctly contract/relax, and lose synchrony with your breathing. At any.BODY, we support women who have:
Pelvic organ prolapse (POP)
Leakage or “incontinence”
Overactive or “high-tone” pelvic floor
Pain during sex and/or tampon use
All of these experiences are common but not normal, and it is our job to help support your return to optimal pelvic floor health and function. We understand sometimes talking about these topics can be uncomfortable, emotional and have you feeling vulnerable. Our team prioritises treating you with dignity and compassion, and creating a safe space for you to be open and safe to share.
Individualised exercise prescription can play a huge role in taking back your confidence by managing and treating pelvic floor dysfunction.
Urinary Incontinence (Urine Leakage)
Have you ever experienced urine leakage during activities like jumping, laughing, or sneezing? Or perhaps you've felt a sudden and uncontrollable urge to urinate? Many women who go through these experiences may mistakenly assume it's a normal aspect of being a woman, especially if they've had children or as they age. However, it's crucial to understand that urinary incontinence is not a normal part of life!
Urinary incontinence can be associated with factors like pelvic floor control and strength, and exercise can play a significant role in improving bladder control. However, you might have noticed that certain high-impact activities, such as running or vigorous movements, worsen your symptoms.
The good news is that you don't have to accept this condition as a permanent part of your life. Our team of women's health exercise physiologists specializes in effectively managing urinary incontinence and helping you regain control over your life.
Overactive Bladder (OAB):
Do you find as soon as you put the key in the door you get a sudden urge to pee? Or how about when you hear the shower running? You’re not alone and it’s called having an overactive bladder.
Overactive bladder (OAB) occurs when the muscles of the bladder start to contract on their own when it’s not even full, creating a sudden urge to go to the loo. OAB is extremely common! In fact 40% of women and 25% of men experience OAB.
To address an OAB, we address the function of your pelvic floor by helping you your hip mobility, breath connection and breath co-ordination. It all starts with education and awareness, and we are here to support and guide you every step of the way.
Persistent (Chronic) Pelvic Pain
Pelvic pain is extremely common for women who have an overactive pelvic floor, pelvic trauma, are pre- and post-natal or have chronic health such as Endometriosis. Women with pelvic pain who haven’t been diagnosed with endometriosis often suffer in silence with little support, often giving up after multiple attempts for answers and appropriate medical relief.
At any. BODY Studio, we understand that pelvic pain is complex, and often requires a multi-disciplinary approach. We aim to empower women to ask the right questions, get the right treatment and make lifestyle changes that can significantly contribute to reduced pain.
Exercise and movement play a significant role in alleviating chronic pelvic pain. Tailored exercise will focus on increasing support and stability around the pelvis to ensure each muscle is doing its job! We understand that general exercise, and general Pilates can cause ‘flare ups’ of pelvic pain symptoms, that is why our Women’s Health Exercise Physiologists are experts in prescribing the right type and volume of exercises for your condition. We work with women to help them regain confidence and improve their relationship with movement.
Hysterectomy
Have you recently had a hysterectomy and unsure what to do now? Our women’s health exercise physiologists are here to help! Following the initial healing phase, your doctor will typically recommend resuming lighter activities, such as gentle walking. We find at this stage; women often feel uncertain about advancing from these light activities to exercise that will help you rebuild strength to avoid future pelvic health issues. As women’s health Accredited Exercise Physiologists, we can help you rebuild your strength starting with gentle mobility, breath training, pelvic floor strengthening and lengthening and low impact global strength work.
We would love to help you regain confidence and strength, post hysterectomy.
WE CAN HELP YOU.
We can provide exercise prescription if you have early onset menopause, perimenopausal, going through menopause or post menopause.
As specialists in anatomy, biomechanics, human physiology, and the management of chronic disease, any.BODY Studio's university-qualified Accredited Exercise Physiologists will individually tailor an exercise program to suit you personally. They will use a combination of exercise prescription, education and behaviour change strategies to help you live an active and healthy life.
EXERCISE THROUGH MENOPAUSE
If you are struggling to exercise while managing your menopausal symptoms or have been told that you now have “low bone density”, our exercise physiologists can help!.
Menopause is a time of great change in the female body, with hormonal shifts and symptoms that can impact daily living. Exercising during this time is not just important for managing your symptoms- it is necessary for maintaining your overall health.
The changes in menopause impact the health of your bones, heart, and brain, but exercising at all stages of life will support your wellbeing and improve your outcomes. It can also boost your mood and lower the risk of depression, improve sleep quality, and reduce stress and anxiety.