Heather Foord, an expert in women's health, discusses the importance of core and pelvic floor health. She explains that the core is a wine barrel shape, consisting of the pelvic floor, abdominals, obliques, and back muscles. Heather addresses common issues like incontinence and the different types of incontinence highlighting the importance of a thorough consultation to understand the individual's symptoms, medical history, lifestyle, and life stage. In this conversation, Heather discusses the importance of pelvic floor health and how it can impact various aspects of a woman's life, including incontinence, sexual performance, and overall well-being. Heather also introduces technology such as EMSELLA and EMSCULPT for strengthening the pelvic floor and core muscles. 

Takeaways

• The core is a wine barrel shape consisting of the pelvic floor, abdominals, obliques, and back muscles.

• A functional core is essential for overall health and supports various bodily functions, including movement, sexual function, and continence.

• Incontinence is not normal and can be treated through various methods.

• A thorough consultation is crucial to understand an individual's symptoms, medical history, lifestyle, and life stage.

• The EMSELLA chair and EMSCULPT device  use electromagnetic technology to strengthen the pelvic floor and abdominal muscles non-invasively. 

• Pelvic floor health is crucial for women's overall well-being and can impact various aspects of their lives, including incontinence and sexual performance.

• It is never too late to prioritise pelvic floor health and seek treatment, even for older women.

• The EMSELLA and EMSCULPT technologies are effective in strengthening the pelvic floor and core muscles, leading to improved symptoms and overall health.

• Education and support for women's health, including postpartum rehabilitation and perimenopause care, are essential for preventing and addressing pelvic floor issues.

• There is a need for better awareness and understanding of pelvic floor health, as well as more research and resources dedicated to women's health.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Heather's Journey
03:05 Understanding the Core and Pelvic Floor
08:17 Addressing Incontinence
13:13 The Importance of Consultation
19:51 Introducing the EMSELLA Chair and EMSCULPT
25:55 The Importance of Pelvic Floor Health
28:01 Sexual Performance and Pleasure
34:20 Addressing Pelvic Floor Issues
39:08 Treatment with EMSELLA and EMSCULPT Technologies
44:14 Advocating for Better Women's Health

Watch the episode here:
https://youtu.be/02QcdkAIZ08