How to exercise safely with prolapse?
Safe exercise with prolapse means choosing low-impact activities, engaging your pelvic floor during movement, and avoiding exercises that strain or increase pressure on the pelvis. Personalising your routine with help from a women’s health physiotherapist is best.
Detailed Medical Explanation
Choose activities like walking, cycling, swimming, Pilates, yoga, and gentle resistance training. Always contract your pelvic floor before and during exertion (the knack technique). Avoid high-impact and breath-holding moves, and progress gradually. Modify your plan as symptoms change. A physiotherapist can check your technique and make a tailored plan. (NHS: Living with prolapse)
Clinical Context
Staying active is important for overall health and weight management, but exercises should never worsen symptoms. Listen to your body, adapt as needed, and seek professional advice if unsure.
Evidence-Based Approaches
NHS and NICE support ongoing activity and pelvic floor training for women with prolapse, with modifications for safety.