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Sami Cattach
Nov 17, 20151 min read
What EVERY woman needs to know about Pelvic Floor Health
Just recently I had the opportunity to have a booth and do a presentation at the Utopia Women's Wellness event in Brisbane. It was a...
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Sami Cattach
Nov 10, 20153 min read
Pelvic Health Checklist
Because the pelvic floor muscles perform so many different and vital functions, when things are going wrong, it can manifest in many...
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Sami Cattach
Nov 2, 20151 min read
Pelvic Anatomy
Using my very rudimentary graphic design/labelling skills I have spent my weekend making this diagram for you, featuring my brand new...
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Sami Cattach
Oct 1, 20154 min read
Nia: A Refreshingly Freeing Movement Class!
Photographs used with permission of Mandi Cavallaro This week I participated in a Nia class in Brisbane. Going in I didn't really know...
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Sami Cattach
Apr 12, 20154 min read
The Problem with Kegels
"Kegel" is the term used in North America for a pelvic floor contraction, named after gynaecologist Dr. Arnold Kegel who coined it in...
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Sami Cattach
Sep 19, 20144 min read
What's the big deal about walking?
Turns out that walking is a pretty big deal and is vital for the function of our pelvic floor muscles. Using your own two legs to get...
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Sami Cattach
Feb 4, 20144 min read
Constipation: More than just a pain in the butt
If you've never experienced difficulty with bowel movements before, then good for you and keep doing what you're doing! However, if you...
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Sami Cattach
Jan 29, 20144 min read
Yoga and Pelvic Health
This week I went to a yoga class for the first time in a long while. While the class wasn't held on a deck in the middle of a pool, it...
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Sami Cattach
Jan 9, 20144 min read
Travelling Pelvic Floors
I love travelling and feel very fortunate to have the opportunity to do so. However, one of the downsides about moving to the other side...
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Sami Cattach
Dec 18, 20133 min read
Pelvic Organ Prolapse - Part 2
See Pelvic Organ Prolapse: Part 1 for information on what a prolapse is and some of the causing factors. What can be done about it?...
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Sami Cattach
Dec 2, 20133 min read
Pelvic Organ Prolapse - Part 1
The risk of Pelvic Organ Prolapse can increase with pregnancy and vaginal delivery, however may occur even without any pregnancies and...
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Sami Cattach
Nov 22, 20132 min read
Coccydynia = A Pain in the bum
The cause of my tailbone pain... That is actually me! Somehow managed to land my first and only jump ever. (Photo credits to Julian...
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Sami Cattach
Nov 4, 20132 min read
You Have To Read This Book: Alignment Matters by Katy Bowman
Today's post is slightly different to most of the others. I've never written a book review before (outside of primary school), however I...
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Sami Cattach
Oct 31, 20132 min read
Vaginismus - The Muscle-Reflex Sex Pain
Vaginismus can be another cause of pain with intercourse and can sometimes prevent any kind of penetrative sex. What is it? Vaginismus is...
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Sami Cattach
Oct 22, 20133 min read
Vestibulodynia and Vulvodynia - The stinging, burning, raw sex pain
Vulvodynia, previously known as Vulvar Vestibulitis Syndrome, is a condition of pain in the vulvar area and can present differently for...
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Sami Cattach
Oct 2, 20133 min read
Let's talk about sex - dyspareunia
Intimacy can be a big part of a woman's relationship and identity. When sexual pain gets in the way, it can begin to affect the...
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Sami Cattach
Sep 24, 20132 min read
Stress Urinary Incontinence
Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI) refers to the involuntary leaking of urine in response to physical stress and one of the most common...
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Sami Cattach
Sep 13, 20131 min read
Pelvic Floor Muscle Anatomy
This diagram depicts the numerous muscles of the pelvic floor. I drew it myself! A lot of pelvic health issues arise because, just like...
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Sami Cattach
Sep 8, 20132 min read
Vulvar Skin Care
The main point when it comes to vulvar skin care applies to the rest of your body and your life too: Chemical free is best! Clothing and...
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Sami Cattach
Sep 3, 20133 min read
Urge Urinary Incontinence and Overactive Bladder
Urge and Stress Incontinence are quite different although they can often occur together. What is it? Urge Incontinence is a symptom of...
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