Emily Field

Musculoskeletal and pelvic floor physio

06/09/2024

Women's Health Week!
Todays theme is "Trust your Gut"

Listening to your body is a skill. Tuning in to hunger cues, how much and how often is key. There is so much noise in the nutrition space as to which foods we should and shouldn't eat, how much, at what time etc..

Every body is different. While there are some general guidelines around nutrition, each person has different nutritional requirements. For specific advice especially in conjunction with medical conditions, I always recommend seeking advice from a dietician.

Fueling your body correctly helps to combat fatigue, improve performance, facilitate healing and help you function effectively in day to day life.

Great advice can be found at https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/womens-health-week/program/trust-your-gut

05/09/2024

Women's Health Week!
Todays theme is "Point of Difference"

2 out of 3 women report health care related bias and discrimination. Symptoms and pain dismissed or attributed to menstruation, lifestyle factors or "faking it".

It takes on average 8 years to be diagnosed with endometriosis after numerous "normal" tests, specialist appointments and often hospital visits.

You know your body better than anyone else. It is not normal and you are not faking it when you are in pain or have symptoms that you are concerned about.

04/09/2024

Women's Health Week!
Todays theme is "Shame and Stigma"

So many of my patients have spent years feeling ashamed of incontinence, painful s*x and bowel issues. Often they come into clinic and say "This is probably too much information, I'm sorry". These issues are much more common than you think and there are things that can help. It can be very daunting to seek help and open up with someone about your symptoms. Nothing is TMI in clinic, in fact the more information you can give, the better idea we have of what is going on.

If you don't know where to start, speaking with a pelvic health physio can be helpful. We've heard and seen it all. You have nothing to be ashamed

03/09/2024

Women's Health Week Day 2!
Todays theme is "Courageous Conversations"

Speaking up and asking for help when you feel something isn't right can be very challenging. We seek advice from medical professionals because they are the experts in their field. Sometimes is can be hard to stay strong and stand up for yourself in your own health.

When approaching difficult conversations about your health my top tips are:

- Trust your gut. You know your body better than anyone else. If something doesn't feel right you should be taken seriously and don't stop seeking answers until you feel comfortable.

- Write down your symptoms or questions. I can't tell you the number of times I have had patients come to me after a long awaited specialist appointment wishing they had remembered to ask a specific question.

- Don't be afraid to get a second opinion. A second set of eyes can be so helpful to find a different perspective.

02/09/2024

Happy Women's Health Week!
Everyday this week there is a different theme to encourage women to take the time to look after themselves and take control of their health.

Todays theme is "Know Your Body"

Do you know what your v***a is? Do you know what it looks like?
The v***a is the external part of the female ge****ls. No two v***a are the same so it's important to get to know what your v***a looks and feels like to spot changes.

V***a self checks are quick and easy.
Using a mirror to help you see, look at and feel:
- all areas covered by p***c hair
- the outside folds of the l***a
- the inner folds of the l***a
- the skin of the perineum (between your va**nal opening and a**s)
- the skin at the entrance of the va**na and around the urethra

Be on the look out for unusual lumps, bumps, scratches or skin colouration changes and speak to your GP.

A great guide can be found here
https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/resources/a-guide-to-v***al-self-checks

20/08/2024

How low oestrogen affects the pelvic floor

During breastfeeding and menopause, oestrogen levels are low causing reduced elasticity, reduced blood flow and thinning of the va**nal tissue.

As a result some women may experience:
- va**nal dryness
- itchiness
- more sensitivity to va**nal wall movement
- changes to bladder habits
- pain with pe*******on

Use of lubricants, va**nal oestrogen cream, va**nal moisturisers along with pelvic floor specific treatment can help reduce or eliviate symptoms.

18/04/2024

My top 5 early post partum tips.

5. Hydration, hydration, hydration
Breastfeeding mums require an additional 1-2 litres of water per day to keep up with milk production. Being well hydrated also helps keep bowel motions soft, reduces bladder wall irritants and aids tissue recovery.

- Fill multiple bottles to place in convenient locations around the house ie. next to feeding chair, lounge, bed
- Have a glass with each meal and each coffee/tea
- Set reminders on your phone
- Sip your water don't skull it

09/04/2024

My top 4 early post partum tips.

4. Keep bowels soft and don't strain
The dreaded first bowel motion post partum can be a source of stress for new mums. Look at your diet, hydration and use laxatives if required to keep bowel motions soft. Only attempt to open bowels when you feel the urge, support the perineum, use a foot rest so your knees are above hips and avoid breath holding. These are key to making it as smooth as possible.

03/04/2024

My top 5 early post partum recovery tips.

3. Compression garments as tolerated
Post delivery our abdomen and pelvis will often feel more comfortable with some support. This also provides support to the healing tissues of the perineum or caesarean scar and can help to reduce stretching and swelling. Often garments with high compression like SRC shorts aren't well tolerated until a few days post delivery. You could try a pair or your pre pregnancy high waisted tights in the first few days.

25/03/2024

My top 5 early post partum recovery tips.

2. Gentle pelvic floor squeezes
Initially post partum our goal with pelvic floor recovery is to reestablish the mind to muscle connection and encourage the tissues to heal. Gentle pelvic floor squeezes at about 30-40% strength for 1-2 seconds can help to encourage blood flow to the healing tissue, flush out some of the swelling and wake up those connections. It's important to wait until the catheter is removed to start.

18/03/2024

My top 5 early post partum recovery tips

1. Horizontal rest
As new mums we have to be up holding, changing, and carrying our new little human for much of the day. Post delivery, whether va**nal or cesarean, swelling and bruising will be present and will increase with upright positions. As much as able, try to prioritise a few times throughout the day where you are lying down. This allows the swelling to come away from these areas, takes pressure off your healing tissues and takes the pressure off your pelvic floor.

08/03/2024

Happy International Women's day. Here's to strong women. May we know them, may we be them, may we raise them. We do not have to be strong alone. Sometimes the strength to ask for help is far greater.

My favourite part of being a pelvic health physio is empowering women to understand their bodies, when and where to seek help, know their options and give them the knowledge to make informed decisions about their health. What a privilege!

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Enoggera, QLD

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http://go2health.com.au/

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Musculoskeletal & Pelvic Floor Physio

Hi I’m Emily a musculoskeletal physio in Brisbane with a special interest in Women’s pelvic health. I have a passion for Clinical Pilates and love empowering people to improve their health and wellbeing! Welcome to my page. I’m hoping to inspire those who are struggling in silence with pelvic health concerns to seek help. You are not alone!