In this week's episode I am talking to Katie Knapton who is a physio with a special interest in women's health and incontinence. We discuss the importance of the topics of the pelvic floor and incontinence and the huge numbers of women impacted when things aren't functioning in the way we would like. We discuss:how incontinence is seen as part of the ageing process or an expected issue following pregnancy and birththat women should get their pelvic floor assessedincontinence can begin during peri menopause and menopausethe different types of incontinencehow incontinence stops people from exercising and living a full lifeThis episode clearly demonstrates how women can strengthen their bodies and take action that will improve both their incontinence and confidence.About Katie:Katie Knapton, is a chartered physiotherapist with over 30 years of musculoskeletal experience within the NHS and latterly in her own private practice in West Sussex.She runs an online clinic called PhysioFast Online working with Boots and other large companies. She is passionate on educating and promoting personalised health, diagnosis and best management. She teaches Physiotherapy students and does regular public speaking. Katie has a special interest in Women's Health and is involved with spreading the word about incontinence, menopause symptoms and ageing and what we can do to help ourselves. Also involved in promoting an active and rewarding old age for all.Website: www.physiofastonline.co.ukSocial Media:https://twitter.com/physiokatiek, https://twitter.com/physiofasthttps://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-knapton/https://www.linkedin.com/company/physiofit-online-limitedhttps://www.facebook.com/PhysioFasthttps://www.instagram.com/physiofastonline/Links mentioned:3D pelvic floor anatomy: https://youtu.be/q0_JAoaM6pUSqueezy app: https://squeezyapp.com/POGP website: https://thepogp.co.uk/About Sarah:Sarah Bolitho helps fitness and health professionals develop their careers and grow their businesses by providing specialist training in teaching, assessing, and internal quality assurance, together with qualifications in exercise referral and disability.   With over 30 years in the health-related fitness and physical activity fields, Sarah has a wealth of experience and knowledge.  She has worked in most roles in the industry from group exercise to personal training but specialised in working with specialist populations.  For over 25 years Sarah has trained fitness and health professionals to work with clients with long-term conditions, mental health issues, disabilities, older adults and pre/post-natal women.  She has a post-graduate diploma in exercise and health behaviFor more about the training and support Sarah offers, visit www.sarahbolitho.com or contact her at [email protected]. Follow her on social mediaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/fabnewlous_active_livesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/fitnesscareer mentorLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahbolitho

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