1.2 / December 8, 2013
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ABOUT US
The Continence Foundation of Australia is the peak national bodyrepresenting the interests of the one in four Australians affectedby incontinence, their carers, families and clinicians. TheFoundation is a not-for-profit organisation, supported by theAustralian Government under the National Continence Program, anddedicated to preventing incontinence and improving the quality oflife of those affected by bladder and bowel control problems.
Incontinence can be prevented, cured or better managed by followingthe right advice. To combat the large numbers of peopleexperiencing urinary leakage during exercise, the ContinenceFoundation created the Pelvic Floor First program to educateconsumers and fitness professionals about how to avoid pelvic floorproblems.
Given research shows a strong link between certain kinds ofexercises and pelvic floor problems, Pelvic Floor First aims toencourage pelvic floor safe exercises to reduce the risk of bladderand bowel problems. Exercises contained in this app are all pelvicfloor safe.
Common signs that can indicate a pelvic floor probleminclude:
• leaking urine when you exercise, laugh, cough or sneeze
• needing to hurry to the toilet or not making it there intime
• constantly needing to go to the toilet
• finding it difficult to empty your bladder or bowel
• accidentally losing control of your bladder or bowel
• a prolapse
• pain in your pelvic area, or
• painful sex
Anyone experiencing any of these symptoms should seek advice from ahealth professional or phone the Continence Foundation’s NationalContinence Helpline 1800 33 00 66 to speak with a continence nurseadvisor.
The Continence Foundation recommends people embarking on anexercise program should first consult with a healthprofessional.
For more information about pelvic floor health, risk factors andpelvic floor safe exercises, go to pelvicfloorfirst.org.au
For information about bladder and bowel health, go tocontinence.org.au or phone the National Continence Helpline 1800 3300 66. The Helpline is staffed 8am-8pm (AEST) Monday-Friday bycontinence nurse advisors who provide advice, referrals andresources about incontinence to consumers and health professionals.It is a free and confidential service managed by the ContinenceFoundation of Australia on behalf of the Australian Government.

App Information Pelvic Floor First

  • App Name
    Pelvic Floor First
  • Package Name
    com.continenceaus.pff
  • Updated
    December 8, 2013
  • File Size
    183M
  • Requires Android
    Android 3.0 and up
  • Version
    1.2
  • Developer
    Continence Foundation of Australia
  • Installs
    5,000 - 10,000
  • Price
    Free
  • Category
    Health & Fitness
  • Developer
  • Google Play Link

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