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Pilates and Women's Pelvic Health Part 3: Prolapse, Bowel Problems, Pelvic Pain, Pelvic Surgery, Menopause

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  Pilates and Women's Pelvic Health Part 3 In part 1 of this blog series, we discovered that Pelvic Health problems exist in 25% of women, and can often significantly affect their quality of life.  We showed how Pilates Instructors can be of great benefit in coaching and supporting Women with Pelvic Health Dysfunctions.   A deeper knowledge of Pelvic Health when teaching Pilates classes encourages self-help, and preventative physical therapy in a relaxed environment with open, informed discussion on this often delicate topic.  Having briefly listed the various Pelvic dysfunctions, in part 2 we detailed two types of Urinary Incontinence as specific and common examples - demonstrating how Pilates is particularly effective as a targeted, physical therapy for the Pelvic Floor and Core. In this concluding part, we will explore, the other Pelvic dysfunctions you may hear about in more detail.  Pilates is equally appropriate as a targeted physical therapy to prevent, treat and rehabilitat