by Julia Hayes | Womens health, Menopause, Personal Health
Menopause and Cardiovascular Health – World Menopause Day 2023 The theme of this year’s World Menopause Day is Cardiovascular Disease. Breast cancer is believed to be the number one cause of death and disability in women. In reality, it is cardiovascular...
by Julia Hayes | Womens health, Pelvic Floor, Physiotherapy
Breastfeeding and Pelvic Health To celebrate the HSE National Breastfeeding Week 2023, commencing on Sunday, October 1st, we are proud to join in the campaign by shedding light on the critical topic of breastfeeding support. The theme for this year, ‘Making our...
by Julia Hayes | Womens health, Pelvic Floor, Personal Health
What is Stress Urinary Incontinence? You may or may not be familiar with the term Stress Urinary incontinence (SUI) but the chances are that if you yourself aren’t affected, you definitely know someone who is affected by the condition. SUI is described as the...
by Caitriona Conneely | Womens health, Pelvic Floor, Physiotherapy
Empowering Women’s Health: Nurturing a Strong Pelvic Floor with Expert Physiotherapy As women, our health and well-being are intricately tied to various aspects of our bodies, and one key component that often goes overlooked but plays a pivotal role is the...
by Julia Hayes | Womens health, Pelvic Floor, Prolapse
Understanding Pelvic Organs We look at the signs, symptoms and physiotherapy treatment of pelvic organ prolapse (POP). The pelvic organs include the bladder, uterus and bowel and they sit upon the pelvic floor in the abdomen. They rely on the strength and integrity of...
by Caitriona Conneely | Paediatric Physiotherapy, Baby and Mum, Womens health
Why is tummy time important for babies? Tummy time is important for babies because it helps them develop the muscles in their neck, shoulders, and upper back, which are essential for sitting, crawling, and walking. Tummy time also helps prevent the development of flat...
