Wendy Farren Physiotherapy

20/12/2025

I have a space available in my balance, strength and mobility Pilates class. This class is aimed at people who find on and off the floor difficult. The class is done in sitting and standing and barres are available for support. We meet on Tuesdays 11-12 am.
Please let me know if you are interested in attending by contacting

https://www.wendyfarrenphysiotherapy.co.uk/contact

I take two other mat classes per week which both have waiting lists, but please let me know if you would like to join the list. These classes are on Thursdays 11.30- 12.30 and Fridays 10.45-11.45

14/12/2025

As we approach the end of another year, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you for trusting me to help you.
Wishing you a peaceful, healthy, and restorative Christmas!
Appointments are available over Christmas week and New Year week if needed!
Please just get in touch :
https://www.wendyfarrenphysiotherapy.co.uk/contact

10/12/2025

One of the Aha! moments during my recent talk to the lovely group of people at Move With Grace Pilates was the size of the bladder when it is filling normally. The yellow balloon in my right hand is filled up with 350mls water which represents the same amount of urine that would be contained in the bladder if it was able to fill to normal capacity. It is surprisingly heavy! This is the capacity that the bladder would normally hold in the daytime and at this stage most people are starting to feel a strong desire to empty their bladders.
The blue balloon is only containing 150mls water and represents a bladder that isn't able to fill fully due to low capacity. This can occur when someone is doing a lot of 'just-in-case' wees or the bladder is very sensitive.
If you are going to the toilet frequently or rushing to the toilet there are a variety of reasons why that might be.
Please reach out for help at https://www.wendyfarrenphysiotherapy.co.uk/contact

03/12/2025

As part of talk at , Ashprington, where we discussed all things pelvic health, I invited the ladies to jot down their AHA! Moments. Those nuggets of knowledge that surprised them and inspired them while listening to the talk.

Often, it's the living in the dark that's one of the hardest things when you're experiencing something like incontinence, prolapse or pelvic pain, and so having a space where we can learn, informally and feel uplifted by others, experiencing something similar, is so important.

If you'd like to know when I'll be offering more sessions like this, sign up for my mailing list or drop me a message.

http://wendyfarrenphysiotherapy.co.uk/

27/11/2025

Last Saturday, I had the honour of facilitating a Pelvic Health workshop at Ashprington in South Hams.
8 ladies joined for a fun, open and honest discussion on everything pelvic health, from incontinence to prolapse and pelvic pain.
We explored what the pelvic floor actually is! What happens when it's working, when it's not, and practical ways to strengthen it. It's a muscle like any other!

If you'd like to join a session in the future, do sign up for my newsletter via my website!
If you're someone who'd like to offer talks like this to your community, please do drop me a message or get in touch via my website.

http://wendyfarrenphysiotherapy.co.uk/contact

15/11/2025

Balance

Balance Classes
Every Tuesday at 11 am
📍 The Health Hub Kingsbridge

Stay steady, strong, and confident with a Balance, Mobility & Strength Class.

These Pilates-inspired sessions are designed especially for those aged 70+, focusing on:
✨ Improving balance and coordination
✨ Building strength and stability
✨ Supporting mobility and posture

Classes are friendly, supportive, and suitable for all abilities, with exercises done both standing and seated.

🌟 Every Tuesday, 11:00 am at The Health Hub Kingsbridge.

08/11/2025

It was such a pleasure speaking at the earlier this month!

A big thank you to this wonderful group for creating such a supportive space for mums and babies.

We talked all things pelvic health, from how the pelvic floor changes after pregnancy and birth, to practical ways to support recovery and confidence. It’s a topic so many new mums have questions about, but often aren’t sure where to start, and it was fantastic to see such open, honest conversations happening.

Here’s to open conversations, community, and empowering women with knowledge about their bodies. 💜

06/11/2025

01/11/2025

Movember
It’s that time of year when moustaches start appearing everywhere, all for a great cause!
Each November, Movember raises awareness of men’s health, from mental well-being to prostate and testicular cancer.

As a pelvic health specialist, I help men who are recovering from prostate cancer, as they may be experiencing
⚪ Pelvic pain
⚪ Loss of bladder control or leakage
⚪ Changes in sexual function

These are common side effects after surgery or treatment, but they don’t have to be permanent. With specialist physiotherapy, strength can be rebuilt, function can improve, and confidence can return.

💙 Men’s pelvic health matters. If you or someone you know could benefit from support, I'm here to help and offer a FREE 15-minute consultation.

18/10/2025

Saturday 18th October is World Menopause Awareness Day!

During menopause, falling oestrogen levels can increase the risk of bone loss and osteoporosis. But with the right kind of exercise, you can help protect your bones and improve strength!

✨ Weight-bearing activities like walking, running, or dancing help keep bones strong, and they all rely on a healthy, supportive pelvic floor.
✨ Strength training builds both muscle and bone, reducing the risk of fractures.

Regular exercise is one of the most powerful tools for supporting bone health through menopause and beyond. With tailored, expert support, we’ll find the right exercise plan for you that builds bone density whilst also supporting your pelvic floor.

15/10/2025

October is Menopause Awareness Month, and as a pelvic health physiotherapist, I meet many women navigating the changes that menopause brings, and pelvic health is often a big part of that journey.

Yes, the changes you're likely experiencing are natural. During menopause, our oestrogen, progesterone and testosterone begins to fall, and it's oestrogen that supports the functioning of our pelvic floor and the surrounding tissues, keeping them strong, flexible, and well-supported.

But it doesn't mean it's simply something you have to bear the brunt of.

If you feel helpless, please get in touch. I offer FREE 15-minute calls to see if visiting a pelvic health physio is what you need, or maybe I can help you with your own next steps.