About the Guest:

Lyz Evans is a dedicated pelvic health physiotherapist with over 20 years of experience. She founded Women in Focus Physio in 2012, driven by her passion for improving women's health and empowering them to understand the intricacies of their pelvic health. Specializing in women’s pelvic health rather than men's or sports-related injuries, Lyz has become a pivotal figure in advocating for preventative healthcare and early interventions. Her vision extends to providing accessible resources for women globally, as demonstrated by her co-creation of the Empowered Motherhood Program, an app designed to educate and empower women during pre and postnatal phases.

Key Takeaways:

• Pelvic floor health is a comprehensive field going beyond the standard Kegels exercises, addressing broader issues including sexual health and postnatal recovery.

• Many women are unaware they have pelvic health issues until they experience symptoms like incontinence or prolapse, which can significantly impact their quality of life.

• Lyz Evans emphasizes that pelvic health issues are not exclusive to women who have had children and can affect women of all ages and life stages.

• Early intervention and regular check-ups with a pelvic floor physiotherapist could prevent the progression of common pelvic health issues.

• Empowering women through education about their pelvic health is crucial, and resources like the Empowered Motherhood Program App are valuable tools.

Notable Quotes:

• "When we talk about pelvic health, we're really talking about all of those organs, all of the ligatures, the viscera around it."

• "Our body is amazing at giving us little signs."

• "The muscles in the pelvic floor and abdomen contract and go into spasm, starting a cycle for these young girls."

• "I think a lot of the times the pelvic floor is out of sight, out of mind until there's a real problem."

• "The pelvic floor is really the third most important muscle in the body, second only to the heart and the diaphragm."

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