Pelvic floor and hypermobility through the lifespan – it’s not always weakness

'At each appointment my pelvic floor strength was assessed. Every week I got worse and more upset. I was discharged because the physios didn’t know how to help me.'

This story was recently posted on Jeannie Di Bon’s (EDS/HSD Movement Therapist, Author and Podcaster) Facebook page and from the ensuing comments it was obvious that she was not alone in her experience with managing hypermobility associated pelvic floor dysfunction. Research states that hypermobility is relatively common and pelvic floor dysfunction with hypermobility is very common. Pelvic floor dysfunction with hypermobility is often not about weakness, nor is it unique to adults. Paediatric bladder urgency and enuresis are most frequently reported along with constipation. This lecture explores recognizing, assessing and managing pelvic health dysfunction where hypermobility is the driver – it’s about making pelvic health heroes for the hypermobile population.

Presenter

Therese Wesselink, APAM, has over 25 years of physiotherapy experience and post graduate qualifications in Pelvic Health Physiotherapy from the University of Melbourne. Terry previously managed the Victorian Continence Resource Centre where she ran a busy NDIS Continence assessment clinic, and helped create new resources such as the Reclaim Your Core pelvic floor booklets and the www.goagainsttheflow.org.au website to bring pelvic health awareness to young women and teens. She is the author of a self-help book for people with incontinence, called WeeFree Women. She is currently helping the team at Bodyfit Physio build a pelvic health service. Terry enjoys assisting people with complex bladder, bowel and pelvic issues. With lived and family experience of Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, she has a specific interest in helping adults and children manage the impact of connective tissue disorders and other chronic conditions on pelvic health.

Host

Women's, Men's & Pelvic Health and Paediatric National Groups

Date of Live Event

21/09/2022

CPD Hours

1.0 Hour

Please note: The content of this Lecture on Demand (LOD) was captured via a recording of a live lecture at the APA premises. Due to the nature of the event and the recording method, this LOD may not have captured some of the questions/comments from live audience. Your purchase of this module indicates your acceptance of this.