Women’s bodies go through many changes throughout life, and each stage can bring its own questions, challenges and adjustments. From puberty and adolescence through pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause and beyond, our bodies are constantly changing — and the way we move, train, recover and rehabilitate should evolve with them.
My interest in the female athlete began through my work with young gymnasts and developing an understanding of the physical and physiological changes that occur during puberty. These changes can have a significant impact on how young women move, train, perform and respond to exercise. Through my work as a therapist, coach and supporter of women’s sport, this interest has grown into a wider passion for understanding and supporting women at every stage of their lives.
My focus within women’s health centres around four key areas: pelvic floor health, pregnancy, postpartum recovery and menopause, alongside the female-specific considerations that influence sport, exercise, strength, injury prevention, recovery and performance.
From understanding your pelvic floor and managing symptoms, to staying active during pregnancy, rebuilding strength after having a baby and navigating the physical changes of perimenopause and menopause, I believe women should feel informed, supported and confident in their bodies.
Whether you’re an adolescent discovering how your changing body affects your sport, a competitive athlete looking to train and perform at your best, experiencing pelvic floor symptoms, preparing for pregnancy, returning to exercise after having a baby, or navigating menopause, this blog is a space to learn, understand and feel empowered.
Through this blog, I’ll share practical, evidence-informed advice to help women better understand their bodies, exercise with confidence, prevent injury, build strength and stay active throughout every stage of life.
Helping women move, feel stronger and feel confident through every stage of life.
Being active is one of the best things you can do for your physical and mental health. Whether you love running, lifting weights, Pilates, Cross Fit, dancing, participating in team sports or simply staying on the go, movement helps build strength, confidence and resilience. But there’s one area of the body that doesn’t always get the attention it deserves:
One of the things I enjoy most about continuing professional development is coming across research that makes me stop and think about something I thought I already understood. Recently, I completed a CPD course on Menopause, which prompted me to explore the paper Sex Differences in Neuromuscular Ageing: The Role of Sex Hormones by Piasecki et al. (2024) (link below).
Content is for educational purposes and does not replace medical advice.
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