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Physio-4 Therapies for Pre-Natal, Post-Natal

Pregnancy and early motherhood can be hard on your body. Seek advise early on from your physiotherapist for tools to reduce pain during and after pregnancy. Exercising while pregnant will help strengthen and prepare your body for the birth. Continuing exercise after your baby is born will help ensure you are able to care for your new born and regain your fitness. Your physiotherapist can create an exercise program that meets your individual goals and help reduce pain during and after your pregnancy.

Physio-4 Therapies for Pre and Post Natal period to prevent injury, alleviate pain and keep you moving for life.

1. Pregnancy and caring for baby can cause back pain

To prevent back pain during and after pregnancy remember to keep your back straight and body tall whether you are sitting, standing, lifting or reaching. Avoid slumping when feeding your baby and use pillows to help support your arms and your baby to prevent neck and back pain

2. Urinary Incontinence

During and after pregnancy, women may suffer urine, bowel, gas control problems. Doing pelvic floor exercises can prevent these problems. See a physiotherapist for an assessment and to learn how to do this exercises effectively.

3. New moms are eager to get back in shape

Restoring the profile and function of your tummy/abdomen requires knowing what exercises to do and what not to do both during and after your pregnancy. See a physiotherapist for an assessment and to learn how to do this exercises effectively.

4. Exercises during pregnancy are good for you.

It will keep you fit and strong and can help your body recover after delivery. Even a weight program is alright provided you have good technique and can perform at least ten repetitions of each exercise. Avoid high contact sports and exercises that could potentially hurt your and your baby pre or post pregnancy.

Physiotherapists are the recovery masters suggested by most doctors. They are university-educated health professionals who work with patients of all ages to analyze and treat essentially any versatility issue. Physiotherapists give consideration to orthopedic issues, for example, sports and working environment injuries, and additionally cardio-respiratory and neurological conditions.

As Melbourne’s most physically dynamic well being experts, Physiotherapies know how to keep you moving for life.