alicannphysio

You’ve had your baby, you’ve had your postnatal check, and you’re desperate to get back out for a run. Maybe you’ve been told you’re “cleared” to exercise. Maybe you feel pretty good. Or perhaps you’ve already tried a little jog and noticed some leaking, heaviness or discomfort that you weren’t expecting. So… are you actually ready to run? The answer isn’t simply about how many weeks postpartum you are. Running is a high-impact activity. Your body has been through pregnancy, birth and a huge...

The summer holidays are over, routines are returning and suddenly there’s a little more structure to the week. It can feel like the perfect time to get back into exercise, restart your physio or finally address something you’ve been putting off....

Perimenopause doesn't just affect your hormones—it can change how your muscles, joints and pelvic floor feel too. If you've noticed new aches, bladder leaks or a feeling that your body isn't responding the way it used to, you're not imagining it. Discover how hormonal changes impact your body, why exercise is more important than ever, and how a women's health physiotherapy assessment can help you stay strong, active and confident through perimenopause and beyond.