Kate Cameron Physio

27/04/2026

Running places huge demands on the pelvic floor — and symptoms are not just about leaking.

Female runners may experience urinary leakage, urgency, pelvic heaviness or pressure, bowel symptoms, or even pelvic pain with running. For some, symptoms only show up with fatigue, hills, speed work or longer distances.

These symptoms are common, but they are not something you simply have to put up with. Your pelvic floor is part of your running system — it needs strength, endurance, coordination and resilience to manage impact.

If running is bringing up symptoms, it doesn’t mean you should stop running. It means your body may need support.

Leaking isn’t the only pelvic floor symptom runners experience — and pelvic floor dysfunction should never be what stops women running.

25/04/2026

Wishing everyone running the London Marathon the BEST OF LUCK! ☀️💪👟🤩

21/04/2026

Leaking urine when coughing, sneezing, or exercising → a small leak isn't just 'part of being a woman's - it can signal reduced support from your pelvic floor.

Urgency or frequent urination → if you feel like you have to go RIGHT NOW or very often, your pelvic floor may not be coordinating properly.

Pain during s*x → discomfort or pain isn't something you should push through, your pelvic floor may not be coordinating properly.

Constipation or straining → struggling to empty your bowels or feeling like you can't fully go can be a key sign of pelvic floor issues.

Heaviness or pressure in the pelvic area → a dragging or heavy feeling may indicate your pelvic organs aren't being well supported.

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19/04/2026

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16/04/2026

Thinking of the mum's out there...if you're needing to get your little one ready to start school in September and need some help with the potty training.😉

What techniques work best with least anxiety for the parent and the child?

15/04/2026

This month is C-section awareness month. I see many women following their C-section, sometimes years after their surgery.

This is an area I feel really strongly about, as most of my patients were never given enough information and advice on how to treat their scar, and the impact a poorly healed scar can have on their body - potentially leading to poor core strength, back pain, digestive issues, pelvic floor dysfunction, often leading to the classic c-section 'belly overhang'. This can have a significant impact on body image and mental health, and can effect how women feel about getting back into exercise. For some women, who have had emergency C-sections, there can also be emotional trauma attached to the scar with women finding it difficult to touch or even look at the scar.

A large part of what I do is creating a safe, supportive space where women feel comfortable to speak openly - free from judgement.

From a rehabilitation perspective, this involves supporting women to reconnect with their body, often through general visceral and scar mobilisation techniques, gradually rebuilding abdominal strength and connection with the pelvic floor function as well as optimising breathing patterns.

It is also about helping them return to activity in a way that is realistic, and safe, rather than rushed.

Recovery isn't just physical.
It is about understanding and accepting the changes the body has been through but learning how to connect in the body to feel confident in movement, stronger in every day activities so you can get back to what love.

If you have suffered birth trauma following your c-section, the Birth Trauma Association is founded and mothers who have experienced birth trauma, and is the only UK charity solely dedicated to supporting parents and families who have experienced traumatic birth. https://www.birthtraumaassociation.org/

If you would like support following your csection, please get in touch.

14/04/2026

Have you ever seen a women's health physio before? Not sure if you need to? Maybe you don't have any 'problems' now, but maybe you just want to have an MOT to check if 'kegels' are the right thing for you? Or maybe you want to get back into exercise after the kids, or that niggling injury keeps holding you back and you don't know where to start. Why don't you drop me a DM. I bet I can help you in ways you didn't know you needed 😉

12/04/2026

The American College in Sport Medicine have just published ‘an Overview of Reviews Position Stand for Resistance Training Prescription for Muscle Function, Hypertrophy, and Physical Performance: for the American College of Sports Medicine’

The ACSM is the gold standard. I have summarised the statement below, do check out the full document including the presentation deck. It emphasises very much all Menopause Pause movement evidence based training:

💪 The biggest benefit comes from simply transitioning for ‘not doing it to doing it’.

💪Power matters; with ageing and decline in physical activity, it is not just about strength, speed is important

💪 The new guidelines move away from "one-size-fits-all" prescriptions or advanced techniques. This is where the experience, fun and motivation of being a professional comes in, we have the confidence to work with women to reach their individual goals

It is good to see our messages reinforced by THE leading & evidenced based body.



https://acsm.org/science-spotlight-acsm-releases-new-position-stand-on-resistance-training/

Prioritize Consistency Over Complexity

The most significant benefits to muscle function, size, and health come from simply transitioning from "no exercise" to "any exercise." While specific variables can be tweaked, the primary goal for most adults should be regular participation in any form of RT. Tailor Load and Volume to Specific Goals While many styles of lifting work, optimize results by adjusting approach.

Key take aways

The most critical step for health is to engage all major muscle groups at least twice a week.

• Whether using heavy barbells, resistance bands, or body weight, the effort and consistency put in, result far more than following a perfect, complex formula.

• Start at the right level, choose an enjoyable method, and focus on progressive effort over time.

10/04/2026

Leaking during training.
Leaking during competition.
Leaking… and saying nothing.

This story shared by BBC News highlights something I see every week in clinic...

👉 Women are told it’s “just part of being a mum”
👉 So they adapt, avoid, and push through
👉 Until it limits how they move, train, and live

But here’s the truth:
✨ Incontinence is common
❌ But it is NOT something you have to accept

Your pelvic floor is trainable, adaptable, and recoverable with the right support.

If you’ve ever:
• Avoided jumping or running
• Worn pads “just in case”
• Changed how you train because of leaking
You are not alone — and you are not stuck.

💬 Let’s change the conversation. Drop me a line 👋

Aimee Oliver never imagined that giving birth would ultimately cause her to need surgery for incontinence.

02/04/2026

The Female Athlete course — I didn’t just learn concepts, I learned how to create these moments… for myself and for my patients. We learnt, first hand how to:

'Do Something Different'

'Experience before Knowledge'

Empowerment doesn't come from being told what to do. It comes from being supported to do the thing you didn’t think you could do.

The jump they avoid
The lift they fear
The movement they were told was ‘unsafe’ — when really, it just needed the right modification, the right load, the right support.

Because when a woman experiences success — even in one small movement — everything shifts.

Confidence grows.
Trust in her body returns.
Fear starts to fade.

As a women’s health physio, this is where the magic is 💫
Not in avoiding movement… but in rebuilding it safely, progressively, and with purpose.

Stronger bodies.
More resilient pelvic floors.
Women who feel capable again.

And that’s what true empowerment looks like.

Ready to rebuild confidence in your body — one movement at a time?

Drop me a DM and let's work together 😉

06/03/2026

Your Pelvic Floor Might Not Be Weak…
It Might Be Your Breathing.

As a women’s health physiotherapist, one of the most common things I see in clinic is women working hard on pelvic floor exercises… but nobody has ever looked at how they breathe.

Your diaphragm, pelvic floor and deep core muscles work as a team.

If the breathing pattern isn’t working well, the whole system struggles.

When breathing is shallow or held in the chest, it can contribute to:

🫁 Poor diaphragm movement
🏋️‍♀️ Reduced core support
🥴Poor digestion
💧 Leaking with exercise or coughing
⚡ Pelvic floor tension or pain
🦴 Persistent back, hip or pelvic symptoms

So what should happen?

When you breathe well:
⬇️ Inhale
🫁 Diaphragm moves down
🔄 Rib cage expands 360°
🌸 Abdominal and Pelvic floor muscles gently stretch

⬆️ Exhale
🫁 Diaphragm lifts
🌸 Pelvic floor recoils and lifts
💪 Deep core muscles support your spine

This natural pressure system is the foundation of pelvic health.

✨ Sometimes the first step in pelvic floor rehab isn’t doing more exercises… it’s learning how to breathe well.

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