Pelvic floor and pregnancy

The pelvic floor is a collection of muscles, ligaments and connective tissues located in the lower pelvis. These muscles play a crucial role in supporting the pelvic organs, including the bladder, uterus and rectum. They keep these organs in proper position and help control urinary and faecal functions. During pregnancy, the pelvic floor undergoes significant…

The pelvic floor after childbirth

On other occasions we have discussed what the pelvic floor, or perineum, is. This is the set of muscles and tissues that cover the lower part of the pelvis. So, we can’t help but wonder, what happens to the pelvic floor after childbirth? Well, as we can imagine, most pelvic floor injuries occur during the…

Can physiotherapy help Parkinson’s disease?

Parkinson’s disease affects the nervous system in the area responsible for coordinating activity, muscle tone and movement. It is a slowly progressing and disabling neurodegenerative disease, both physically, cognitively and socially. Physiotherapy can be of great help in improving the mobility and physical condition of people suffering from this disease, as it favours mobility, facilitates…