Ab Workout for Pelvic Floor Safe Core Strength | Intermediate & Advanced Physio Ab Exercises

[@debbiehunt7584]

Love this workout. I’m 9 months out from pelvic floor surgery and was ready for a more advanced ab workout. I love the modifications you give if I feel the need to ease up some days. This is perfect thank you!

[@michellephysio]

Hi Debbie I’m so glad to read that this helps you progress. Many ladies like you have asked for this more advanced progression. Take your time & use the modifications as you need them & thx 🙏 for taking the time to comment, much appreciated!

[@debbiehunt7584]

@@michellephysio one more question, is this type of short core routine safe to do every day. I realized I was over doing kegels and want to make sure I can’t overdo these and cause more harm then good.

[@michellephysio]

@@debbiehunt7584 Yes you're right on overdoing Kegels it doesn't help at all. You could start these exercises with the number of reps I show here daily. As you increase your reps up to 10 for each exercise then ideally 2-3 times a week with a rest day in between, all the best Debbie!

[@hulyakaya8505]

Thank you Michelle, i had an abdominal myomectomy surgery six months ago and diagnosed with overactive bladder with urinary incontinence. I am following up your videos for weak pelvic floor muscles beside medical treatment. I feel better day by day. Thank you very much for your efforts.

[@michellephysio]

@Hülya Kaya You’re most welcome Hülya - I’m glad to know you feel better day by day. All the best to you. 🙏

[@saras.5045]

I’m experiencing POP at 27 and don’t have the option of physical therapy yet because my appointment is so far out. Your videos make me feel so much more human and hopeful. Thankful for your content!

[@michellephysio]

Hi Sara I'm so glad to help you - there is so much you can do to manage this issue so try to stay positive at the moment if you can. Your pelvic floor physio will be a really great help to you I have no doubt!

[@marionharris8601]

Thank you, I enjoyed this short and challenging workout. I think the 'thread the needle' exercise for the second side is not included, but I just stopped the video and did it before continuing. I'm looking forward to regaining my strength and muscles, thanks for the help!

[@michellephysio]

@marion harris my pleasure! So glad you enjoyed this video 😊 All the best!🙏 ❤️

[@wendyleah1876]

Love this workout Michelle. Not too hard and I can feel it working my core. Thanks.

[@michellephysio]

My pleasure indeed Wendy! ❤️

[@natalieandersen9866]

Love this video! I’m just over a year postpartum and do regular exercise but was worried about abdominal work possibly worsening my grade 2 cystocele. Because of this I have been neglecting my core muscles for some time. I’m very happy to have found your channel. Thank you!

[@michellephysio]

Thank you so much Natalie, I really do appreciate your support on my channel! Best wishes for a little progress and a little encouragement every day 🙏🏾 💖

[@elfgirl415]

Thank you so much for this, Jessica...finally, an abs workout I can do since my prolapse bladder repair surgery! Love your beautiful Aussie accent! 🌺

[@dm1206]

I appreciate the clarity and precision of your instruction. It really helps me feel what I’m doing.

[@michellephysio]

Thank you, Denis! It makes my day to read this comment - hope u enjoy your workout!💓

[@whitejade1000]

These are wonderful exercises for general warming up, toning and strengthening ~ thanks so much from Dallas, Texas 💗

[@michellephysio]

Great to read Dallas! Glad you like them - hope u enjoy yr workout!

[@whitejade1000]

@@michellephysio 💪

[@michellephysio]

@Margaret ❤️

[@christinebickley5947]

Great video Michelle. Like the way you demonstrate each exercise and how to do them safely.

[@michellephysio]

Thanks so much, Christine - appreciate you 💓 I hope this workout video helps you! 🙏

[@MR-kn3so]

Great workout! Thank you for the excellent demonstration. Hard to believe that such 'simple' exercises could be so effective. Thank you again!

[@michellephysio]

@M R you’re most welcome - I’m glad you like this video!💓 Keep up your hard work! Your progress is amazing. 🙏

[@danielkyaligonza53]

WOW, WONDERFULLY EXPLAINED AND DEMONSTRATED

[@michellephysio]

I'm glad you like this Daniel, thank you so much for your support. ❤️

[@barbaramaher5771]

Thank you so much for doing this video Michelle! Perfect timing too....my 5 month old baby has got a lot bigger recently, lifting and carrying her is making my prolapse feel worse. I really need to up my game on my core strengthening so this is exactly what I need. I can't thank you enough for this. How many times a week do you think I should be doing these exercises?

[@michellephysio]

Hi Barbara, my pleasure indeed! You can start with low reps every second day and gradually builds up the number of reps you do as your core strength improves - all the best!

[@barbaramaher5771]

@@michellephysio amazing thank you as always for your quick response x

[@michellephysio]

You're welcome Barbara - pleasure to help you! Appreciate your support too. Stay safe! ❤️

[@got2go4word]

I need to get a table like that, thanks Michelle!

[@ameditator]

Thanks Michelle love all your exercises...very grateful for your generosity. Dianne Ormiston

[@michellephysio]

@@ameditator Hi Dianne! So lovely to hear from you 🌻 I’m so glad you find the exercises enjoyable & really my pleasure & privilege to be able to share with you . Thank you for your beautiful comment x

[@ivm7322]

Please recomend videos for sleep apnea...thank you to all the community 🙏

[@khomo12]

Thank you!👍👍👍⛹⛹⛹

[@priyamanke8678]

I had complete perineal tear (4th degree tear) during delivery. I had perineal reconstruction surgery 2 years ago. I avoid sit ups, planks, crunches since now they cause pelvic pain. I do 10 minutes kegels which keeps my pelvic muscles flexible. My question is can I do this Ab workout right after I finish my kegels routine?

[@michellephysio]

@priya manke your body's been through alot. Do you split up your Kegels throughout the day? This will be more effective than 10 mins continuous Kegels. I'd be inclined to do core training when your pelvic floor muscles are well rested so they work effectively during the exercises rather than immediately following your Kegels when your pelvic floor muscles are fatigued. I hope this info helps, al the best! 🙏 ❤️

[@lisaann5177]

ThankYou for all this valuable info.I like to know if these excercises are safe for people with sciatica ?

[@michellephysio]

@lisaann5177 Hi there, there are many potential causes of sciatica hence manyHello there different approaches to treatingHi there, great question, thank you. There are many potential causes of sciatica so there is no single exercise approach for this condition. In terms of deep core abdominal training, yes this is often part of comprehensive exercise rehab for sciatica. Best to commence with basic deep core abdominal activation rather than the more advanced exercises in this video. These beginners core abdo exercises are a better place for information to start deep core abdo rehab with correct activation in this video here kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKSrZmCnlpiAn80si=qZnscTBkmmPPRTgt and the beginners routine here kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5fSiGWGgNqar80si=iffZsm53SJgzABio It’s always best to see a Physiotherapist for assessment and individualized exercise prescription if you can access this type of treatment. I hope this information is helpful for you, wishing you all the best! 🙏

[@JG-lv1wq]

Very informative!! Thank you 🙏🏻

[@michellephysio]

@JG You're so welcome! Thanks so much for your support. Hope you enjoy this workout❤️🌺

[@widowswatch6610]

Do you also do a kegel too while lifting the leg. You said keep the core steady??? Thanks

[@CyndiRude]

Are these exercises okay for tight pelvic floor?

[@danam.5433]

Osteopath recommended these initial ones for hip stretching and strengthening for me 77 years old.

[@carmenross1077]

Hi Michelle can you please tell me what exercises are not. Appropriate for pelvic condition or prolapsed ? Thank you

[@michellephysio]

Hi Carmen this video on abdo exercises to avoid should answer your question more thoroughly than I can in this comment section, all the best and thanks for asking! kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2bKhZKYebppg5I

[@casswams]

Is thread the needle ok for diastasis rectus?

[@michellephysio]

@cassandra5985 yes should not be problematic for diastasis recti

[@widowswatch6610]

For the planks do you do a kegel too? Thanks

[@lyndseydavies9275]

I'm 4 wks after rectocele repair, are these all safe exercises to start now

[@sweetlikecandy21]

Would these exercises help diastasis recti?

[@michellephysio]

@Tiffany S these exercises are not specifically for DR however deep abdominal core muscle strengthening is appropriate for DR rehabilitation.

[@Peter-bm2ts]

Thanks for this nice video . Are these pelvic floor exercises good for minor (mild) rectal prolapse?

[@michellephysio]

Hi Peter these exercises are designed to reduce loading on the prolapse and with a mild rectal prolapse should be OK - just discontinue of you happen to noctice symtpoms during or afterwards - all the best!

[@gaurav9042]

Good morning ma'am, I want buttock pain and tailbone pain exercises. Which exercises to do. Thanks

[@michellephysio]

Great question, here is the video link for these exercises kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYbKoaSdm7OtsLs all the best!

[@gaurav9042]

@@michellephysio Thanks Ma'm, these exercise doing excellent for me. I started these from last 2 days 😊

[@michellephysio]

My pleasure Gaurav - happy to help! Keep up your hard work! Your progress is amazing 🙏 ❤️

[@gaurav9042]

@@michellephysio Thanks Ma'm for such kind of support. 🙏

[@michellephysio]

You’re most welcome Gaurav - hope you enjoy this workout 🙏 ❤️

[@woodchuck9]

Thanks 😃👍

[@michellephysio]

You're welcome Wood- hope you enjoy this video! 😊

[@jenibluebell7392]

Hi Michelle thank you so much for these fantastic videos. I have 3 prolapses, but really want to get fitter and toned in a routine safely... how often can I do these every week to get the most benefit thanks xx

[@michellephysio]

@Jeni Bluebell start on alternate days of the week just to be sure they don’t cause you any symptoms, I’m so glad they help 🙏🌸

[@sterlingburns8547]

Hi Michelle, I'm Joanne, I had a surgery for bladder prolapse last June, and am wondering if it's safe to do kiat jud Dai workout. Thanks

[@nirmalajohn8129]

Thanks Michelle , I had a lap hysterectomy done in April are these exercises good for me.

[@michellephysio]

Hi Nirmala, start with the beginners and intermdiate abdo exercises you can see linked in the video description below this video and gradually work towards these more advanced abdo exercises over time. Best wishes, Michelle

[@JodiBerg-Helm]

I keep reading that full planks are a no no for PFD?

[@patamena6151]

Thank u so much u are the best

[@michellephysio]

My pleasure Pat! Thank you so much for this beautiful comment - I hope this helps you 💓

[@patamena6151]

@@michellephysio yes it does

[@michellephysio]

Great to hear from you Pat! Glad this helps you💜

[@hilkar5343]

I have recommended so many of your videos. Regards from Israel 🇮🇱

[@michellephysio]

Many thanks Hil Kar - I really do appreciate your support. Stay safe! 💓

[@dadiismail363]

Does it require contrasting down there?

[@cheri3123]

Hello Michelle!🥰 Is this safe for 2mos post op hysterectomy?

[@clairepalmer840]

I have some mild distasis rectii- should I be avoiding the plank?

[@michellephysio]

Hi Claire great question! This really depends on how good your deep transverse abdominal muscles are working. If you’ve been training those and they’re working well then yes progress to intermediate (in description below) and then these. If not go back to basics and start here How to Heal Diastasis Recti FAST| The 5 Best PHYSIO Ways to FIX your Gap and FLATTEN your Belly kzbin.info/www/bejne/p6rLlamNhtSFg6c Hope this helps 🙏

[@Iva_McGovern]

Hi, Michelle! On the first exercise ( the leg lift bridge ) do you inhale when lifting you butt up or it’s the opposite? Thank you!

[@michellephysio]

@Mrs. MCGOVERN I always exhale with the leg lift bridge as for most exercises it's usually good practice to exhale with the effort, all the best! 🙏

[@Iva_McGovern]

@@michellephysio thank you!! 💕

[@pewvillaflorarana8861]

Is this exercise safe 12 weeks after abdominal hysterectomy?

[@Rookslife]

Are these exercises ok for haemorrhoids? I don’t want to increase pressure on the anus or pelvic floor but have a very weak core and back / pelvic pain.

[@jjsant3250]

Great video but you missed threading the needle on the other side

[@Kat.....]

Hi Michelle, gonna send this onto my sister 😊 I have an unrelated question if you are able to answer - I feel like I have a really short/barely there perineum. Never given birth or anything, but may have a prolapse (slight bulging into vagina from back wall?) I haven't yet got it confirmed or had a smear test yet so I just don't know if anything is abnormal. Just wondered if the barely there perineum isn't normal? It just doesn't look the same when I compare ect. Thank you!

[@michellephysio]

Hi Kat nice to hear from you! Women all vary and without an examination of your perineum I'm so sorry I can't say. Best to get an examination and you'll know for sure but do know there is a lot of variability in women apart from one thing - we all retain fat in the labia across cultures too no matter how thin, I think this is a primitive protection thing perhaps. All the best!

[@Kat.....]

@@michellephysio thanks for replying Michelle 😊 I feel very ashamed and embarrassed to go get it checked but I know it's important to also.

[@michellephysio]

@@Kat..... I know exactly how you feel, many women feel this way, you're not alone. Kat there is absolutely nothing to feel ashamed about, rather feel proud that you are being proactive and looking after your health. Most doctors examine female patients every day and it's so routine for them that they don't think twice about the examination. See a doctor you feel comfortable talking to about this issue, perhaps you have family members or close friends that have an understanding doctor they feel comfortable with that they can recommend. You're doing great looking after yourself! 💗

[@spaciodecm]

Beautiful ))

[@michellephysio]

@carlos medina Thank you! ❤️🌺

[@ainudinahmad63]

Honestly u really make me crazy....

[@anjaliagrawal4095]

Michelle this is quiet tough. I feel like my hand cannot take the load. 😔

[@michellephysio]

Yes Anjali, this is too advanced at your stage - you will see I suggested the intermediate and beginners videos to you in another comment you placed on the hysterectomy recovery video. Both these more appropiate videos are linked in the description below this video. These advanced exercises are definitely not the place to start however many ladies have requested these exercises which is why I have made this video for those that are more advanced 💜

[@anjaliagrawal4095]

@@michellephysio thank you, I understand. The cardio exercises and your basic exercises have helped me considerably. I can see the change.

[@michellephysio]

You’re most welcome Anjali - I’m glad this helps you!💓 Keep up your hard work! Your progress is amazing. 🙏

[@goldstar846]

i cant do the side bridges michelle. you make it look so simple. can not fathom why they are so hard for me. I bare down and push out my problematic anal prolapse. 😞 just can not propel my weight off the ground. Im only 60kgs.

[@elicalalruotkim7839]

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[@BarrrAmundi]

First comment x

[@michellephysio]

You're a star @LiAm Hannah (❁ºั ◡ ºั) 💜

[@justinedavis4822]

Uh oh. You forgot to thread the needle on the left side.

[@luhtechbarnes1463]

please more of your feet :)❤️

[@michellephysio]

@Luhtechø Barnes you know how much I dislike my big feet but we live with what we're given don't we 🙏❤️ 😉

[@nirmalajohn8129]

Michelle why don't you reply to my queries , I really want to be in good shape , as I have already started putting on extra fat around my belly and the area below my navel

[@sf-fa]

Lovely charming You are very slim Michelle Kenway, fabulous looks lovely shape, sweet voice. You have lovely maintain body. Yeah like Liying down exercise it is good. Is this help in hip fats, ilI want to know I m male does it help for fats below stomach. May be fats also increase ED problem. But people with frozen should or elbow pain do you advice same exercise.