What can a person do if he or she has a weak pelvic floor?
Exercise plays a vital role in strengthening the pelvic floor and improving overall core muscle control effectively. Correctly…
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What is the role of pelvic floor muscles in bowel movement and what is pelvic floor dysfunction?
The pelvic floor must relax and contract in harmony to allow normal and comfortable stool elimination. However, when…
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What is vaginismus and the role of the physiotherapist in its treatment?
Vaginismus is a sexual dysfunction in which involuntary pelvic floor muscle contractions prevent vaginal penetration, often causing significant…
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Who is the person suffering from Anorexia Nervosa?
Although often misunderstood, anorexia nervosa is not a chosen lifestyle but a severe mental illness affecting both physical…
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The Psychological Effects of Anorexia Nervosa
Understanding anorexia requires exploring its psychological effects, which are central to both diagnosis and long-term recovery. People experiencing…
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Postnatal sexual dysfunctions – Part 3/3
Low sexual desire is common in the early postnatal period due to physical, hormonal, and emotional changes. However,…
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Postnatal sexual difficulties – Part 2/3
Continuing from PART 1, partners must understand how touch changes during constant interaction with the baby. Moreover, this…
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Postnatal sexual difficulties – Part 1/3
The postnatal period brings multiple emotional, physical, and relational shifts that may affect a woman’s overall wellbeing. Additionally,…
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Perineal pain associated with childbirth
Although frequently overlooked, perineal trauma affects many women after vaginal delivery and can influence physical comfort and recovery….
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Stress Urinary Incontinence
A 32-year-old woman was recently referred for physiotherapy due to suspected stress urinary incontinence following childbirth. Assessment revealed…
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The pelvic floor and sexuality – Post surgical sexual problems – Part 2/2
Although surgery for urinary tract symptoms is common in Malta, many overlook its impact on sexual wellbeing afterward….
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The pelvic floor and sexuality – Incontinence during sexual activity – Part 1/2
Impaired sexual arousal often correlates with lower urinary tract symptoms, affecting both physical comfort and emotional connection during…
