Pelvic Organ Prolapse Exercise
Reduce Symptoms.
Exercise Safely.
Improve Confidence.
If you are living with pelvic organ prolapse, we want you to know you are not alone. For most women, the first time they hear the phrase ‘pelvic organ prolapse’ is when they are being diagnosed with one. Despite so many women living with some form of pelvic organ prolapse, it is still considered a taboo topic.
While the first stages of prolapse recovery can feel overwhelming and frustrating, there is hope. As a physio-led program, we are passionate about helping you reduce your prolapse symptoms and exercise confidently with pelvic organ prolapse.
What is Pelvic Organ Prolapse?
What is a pelvic organ prolapse?
Prolapse is a hernia caused as a result of the downward movement of the pelvic organs through the ‘levator hiatus’ (the opening in the pelvic floor muscle which allows the urethra, vagina and rectum to pass through) or the anal canal. The common symptoms of prolapse include a vaginal bulge or a feeling of heaviness or dragging in the vagina.
Why does prolapse happen?
Prolapse can happen for a variety of reasons, and it is often caused by a combination of factors. Pregnancy, the type of birth you had, chronic constipation, genetics, weight, and a history of high-impact movement can all contribute to prolapse. The biggest risk increase in a woman’s life for prolapse is her first birth, which gives an almost 10-fold increase in risk.
What is the EMP approach to Pelvic Organ Prolapse Exercise?
It is important to acknowledge the emotional toll of living with prolapse. Prolapse is much more than 'just' a physical condition. It affects every area of your well-being. The Empowered Motherhood Program pelvic organ prolapse program will help you to feel confident physically and emotionally whilst healing your body safely.
Pelvic Floor Exercises
Prolapse isn’t caused solely by a weak pelvic floor, and kegels aren’t the only answer. However, the research shows that strengthening the pelvic floor muscles through pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) can be an effective non-surgical treatment option for managing the symptoms of pelvic organ prolapse. The EMP prolapse-safe exercise program includes pelvic floor exercises to help heal and strengthen your pelvic floor and reduce prolapse symptoms.
Core Co-Activation and Control
How your core functions and transfers pressure can directly affect the amount of load that is placed on your pelvic floor. Building strength and control through your abdominal wall through a safe core rehabilitation program is important for your pelvic floor. The Empowered Motherhood Program will help you to:
- Reduce separation and heal your abdominal wall.
- Understand how to manage internal abdominal pressure and reduce the load on your pelvic floor.
- Build core strength and control for a stronger body that can cope with the demands of life.
Full Body Strength and Control
It is our goal to help you to feel strong and confident in your body and to return to the type of exercise you love. The EMP includes a complete pelvic organ prolapse week-by-week program that is designed to help you to build strength and fitness safely and confidently. It includes pelvic organ safe pilates, strength, cardio, core and yoga classes.
I think this program is the best thing ever and I’m going to recommend it to all my friends. I am so excited to be in this program and already feel much better mentally about having a prolapse and that I will be able to get strong and fit again.
— Sarah
Amazing. I absolutely love the program. I love the exercises, the progression, Kimmy and Lyz, and all the education. My body feels so much healthier, my pelvic floor is stronger and my mind is so much more positive.
— Laura
Expert-led pelvic organ prolapse safe exercise program
In the Empowered Motherhood Program, our Pelvic Organ Prolapse Safe program is included with all our memberships. Move safely and confidently with physio-led exercise and education.
Maintain a Strong Pelvic Floor
Research suggests pelvic floor muscle training can be an effective non-surgical treatment option for managing pelvic organ prolapse. The EMP includes pelvic floor workouts for every stage of prolapse recovery.
Create a Strong Core
How your core functions and transfers pressure can directly affect the load on your pelvic floor. Create a strong abdominal wall with specialised core workouts that progress from early postnatal recovery to advanced core and pilates based movements.
Full Body Strength
Full body strength is vital if you are living with prolapse. The stronger your body, the less load will be placed on the pelvic floor. Keep building strength safely and progressing your full-body fitness with 5 levels of prolapse-safe workouts.
Pregnancy and Prolapse
Pregnancy with pelvic organ prolapse is challenging. Our pelvic floor safe workouts for pregnancy will help you to navigate pregnancy with prolapse and prepare for a safer birth.
EMP is far more than just prolapse safe workouts!
Physio-led exercise and expert education for every stage of your pregnancy, birth and postpartum journey.
Physio-Led Exercise
Feel safe and supported with physio-led pilates, strength, cardio and yoga workouts for every stage of your pregnancy and postpartum journey.
Specialised Programs
Keep moving safely. Specialised programs for pelvic pain, birth preparation, C-Section, prolapse, abdominal separation, return to running and more.
Personalised Support
We are here to support you. The EMP is so much more than just an online program. Receive the personalised support you deserve.
Expert Education
Your EMP membership includes access to our team of experts including obstetricians, psychologists, midwives and dieticians.
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Hey, we are Kimmy and Lyz
We are two mums and women's health experts who believe that you deserve access to the best in expert-led exercise and education.
Lyz is a Titled Womens' Health Physio and Kimmy is a pregnancy and postnatal exercise specialist. We have six babies between us and we know the unique challenges that pregnancy and postpartum can bring. We are here to support you to create a strong pregnancy, informed birth and empowered motherhood.
