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Individual specialist hydrotherapy treatment, rehabilitation physiotherapy and women’s health clinic in a peaceful and private environment.

24/11/2022

Meet our women’s health specialist Louise Young

BSc(Hons) Physiotherapy, MCSP, MHCPC, MPOGP, graduated from Manchester University in 2001 and has worked within the NHS and private sectors for 20 years.

Louise is a senior physiotherapist with over 15 years of experience running clinics treating Women’s Pelvic Health conditions.

Louise is registered with the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists (CSP), the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the Pelvic Obstetric and Gynaecological Physiotherapy Network. (POGP).

From July 2021 Louise is able to offer specialist post-natal examinations at The Paddock Clinic as a certified Mummy MOT practitioner.

"I love my job, and feel privileged to be able to work with women in optimising their pelvic health through their journey from pregnancy to menopause and beyond."

22/11/2022

Physiotherapy during pregnancy and postnatally.

Pregnancy and motherhood should be a wonderful and exciting time in a women’s life, but it also places huge physiological demands on our bodies that can result in 2/3rds of pregnant women experiencing back pain, 1/5th suffering pelvic pain, and over 40% of women experiencing symptoms of urinary incontinence in their first pregnancy.

Although these symptoms are common in pregnancy and beyond, they should not be considered normal. A specialist pelvic floor physiotherapist can help you restore your core and pelvic floor so you feel empowered to enjoy motherhood and live life to the full. I can help you with:

🔵 Pelvic Girdle Pain
🔵 Back Pain or Sciatica in Pregnancy
🔵 Thoracic, Rib or Coccyx pain
🔵 Perineal Massage
🔵 Recovery following 3rd or 4th degree Perineal Tears
🔵 Difficulty resuming your Intimate Relationship
🔵 C – section scar massage
🔵 Re**us diastasis (tummy muscle separation)
🔵 Pelvic Organ Prolapse

04/11/2022

About Osteoarthritis & Hydrotherapy

Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis in the UK.

It most often develops in people in their mid-40s or older.

It's also more common in women and people with a family history of the condition.

But it can occur at any age as a result of an injury or be associated with other joint-related conditions, such as gout or rheumatoid arthritis.

Osteoarthritis initially affects the smooth cartilage lining of the joint. This makes movement more difficult than usual, leading to pain and stiffness.

Once the cartilage lining starts to roughen and thin out, the tendons and ligaments have to work harder.

This can cause swelling and the formation of bony spurs called osteophytes.

Severe loss of cartilage can lead to bone rubbing on bone, altering the shape of the joint and forcing the bones out of their normal position.

The most commonly affected joints are those in the:
hands
spine
knees
hips

Exercise is an integral part of any arthritis treatment program, as it helps to strengthen and stabilize the joints, preventing further damage. For patients suffering from osteoarthritis, a degenerative condition of the joints, the pain brought on by regular exercise can feel unbearable. Water therapy is an excellent option for patients with osteoarthritis of the knees, hip osteoarthritis, and spinal osteoarthritis due to the decreased pressure placed on the joints.

01/11/2022

How does hydrotherapy work for Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)?

RA is an autoimmune disease involving inflammation and joint damage from free radicals called reactive oxygen species (ROS) and immune cells. Hydrotherapy can help slow this damage.

A 2017 study including 40 people with RA found that a combined treatment approach of medication and hydrotherapy reduced damage from ROS.

It did so by improving the oxidant-antioxidant status in affected individuals. The study authors recommended including moderate-intensity hydrotherapy exercise in RA treatment.

Benefits

A 2012 research review found that hydrotherapy reduces RA symptoms like pain and joint tenderness while relieving tension and improving mood.

Hydrotherapy enables people with RA to exercise more comfortably and be less prone to joint injury. Even though exercise has clear benefits for people with arthritis, some people may be less likely to work out if they experience discomfort.

Hydrotherapy helps remove this barrier. Because the water supports your weight, there’s reduced pressure on your joints and less pain. The warmth of the water also helps soothe pain and improve circulation.

Water creates resistance as you walk through it or move your arms and legs against it. This resistance builds your strength.

It also improves your aerobic fitness, which is important for heart health. With RA, there’s an increased risk of heart disease.

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30/10/2022

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Why does prolapse happen?

Prolapse is caused by weakening of tissues that support the pelvic organs. Although there's rarely a single cause, the risk of developing pelvic organ prolapse can be increased by:

your age – prolapse is more common as you get older

childbirth, particularly if you had a long or difficult labour, or gave birth to multiple babies or a large baby – up to half of all women who have had children are affected by some degree of prolapse

changes caused by the menopause – such as weakening of tissue and low levels of the hormone oestrogen

being overweight, obese or having large fibroids (non-cancerous tumours in or around the womb) or pelvic cysts – which creates extra pressure in the pelvic area

previous pelvic surgery – such as a hysterectomy or bladder repair
repeated heavy lifting and manual work

long-term coughing or sneezing – for example, if you smoke, have a lung condition or allergy

excessive straining when going to the toilet because of long-term constipation

Certain conditions can also cause the tissues in your body to become weak, making a prolapse more likely, including:

joint hypermobility syndrome – where your joints are very loose

Marfan syndrome – an inherited condition that affects the blood vessels, eyes and skeleton

Ehlers-Danlos syndrome – a group of inherited conditions that affect collagen proteins in the body

Do you suffer? We can help!

27/10/2022

What is a pelvic organ prolapse and what are the symptoms?

Pelvic organ prolapse is the bulging of one or more of the pelvic organs into the va**na.

These organs are the uterus, va**na, bowel and bladder.

Symptoms may include:

a sensation of a bulge or something coming down or out of the va**na, which sometimes needs to be pushed back

discomfort during s*x

problems passing urine – such as slow stream, a feeling of not emptying the bladder fully, needing to urinate more often and leaking a small amount of urine when you cough, sneeze or exercise (stress incontinence)

Some women with a pelvic organ prolapse don't have any symptoms and the condition is only discovered during an internal examination for another reason, such as a cervical screening.

10/10/2022

Take the time out to recharge, to invest in your health and most importantly, be kind to yourself 💙

What is your plan for this World Mental Health Awareness Day?

03/10/2022

Menopause awareness is about celebrating women as they age!

During World Menopause Month, let’s talk about it openly. It’s a normal, natural part of the aging process, yet many women are still worried about going through menopause. Sure, there are some less desirable symptoms that accompany changing hormones — like hot flashes — but there are also things to celebrate, such as no more periods, PMS, or worrying about unwanted pregnancies. Add to that the increased self-confidence, self-awareness, and greater freedom that menopause often brings, and October can become a time of amazing personal growth and excitement. Embrace it, don’t try to erase it!

💜 4 FACTS ABOUT WORLD MENOPAUSE MONTH

💜 Only whales, gorillas, and humans go through it

💜 Other animals continue reproducing throughout their lifespan.

💜 One in three women has problems associated with menopause
Of those, only one in 12 suffer from depression.

💜 Asian women have fewer hot flashes
The theory is that larger amounts of soy in their diet account for the difference.

30/09/2022

How does hydrotherapy help?

Aquatic therapy can help you in a number of different ways:

🌊The warmth of the water allows your muscles to relax and eases the pain in your joints, helping you to exercise.

🌊The water supports your weight, which helps to relieve pain and increase the range of movement in your joints.

🌊The water can be used to provide resistance to moving your joints. By pushing your arms and legs against the water, you can also improve your muscle strength.

26/09/2022

When can I start pelvic floor exercises postpartum?🗣️

We found on the internet that 👇

You can start doing gentle pelvic floor and abdominal exercises the first day or two after the birth. If you feel any pain, stop. When you feel like it, start with a gentle walk, perhaps while pushing the pram. Then, at your own pace, gradually increase the time and pace of your walks.

However, it's always best to check in with a women's health physiotherapist first. To observe your condition and design a plan together that works just for you!

That's what we do over at the paddock women's health clinic.

Please kindly reach out and we will support as much as we can. This is your journey. You should enjoy it at your own pace with peace of mind and certainty.

20/09/2022

Postpartum back pain is very common. Many of the physical and hormonal changes that contributed to your backaches during pregnancy can still cause you discomfort after giving birth – and new factors like changes in your posture and carrying your baby may also cause pain.

You can be seen by our Mummy MOT specialist Louise if you suffer from any of the above 💙

Don't suffer in silence.

07/09/2022

We had our training renewed and are more than ready to see you in our pools and clinics! 💙

Our pool safety operating procedures and insurance requires us to ensure that all practitioners hold current emergency pool rescue and first aid at work certificates. In addition, the practitioners must at all times by supported by a qualified spotter who holds the same current certificates. These qualifications have to be renewed bi-annually. The training involves a full day of intensive training with a senior RLSS instructor.

Address

Manor Farm Cottage, Whitwick Green Road
Bedford
MK442DE

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm
Sunday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+447909844236

Website

https://www.thepaddockpool.co.uk/

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