Listen "From Tension to Toileting: Pelvic Floor Insights with Chloe Cox"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode, we’re joined by Chloe Cox, a highly experienced pelvic health physiotherapist with a special interest in complex pelvic floor presentations. Chloe brings warmth, depth of knowledge, and a passion for helping people better understand how the pelvic floor contributes to both continence and bowel health.We cover:The role of the pelvic floor in bowel function – what it does and why it mattersCommon symptoms patients may experience when the posterior compartment isn’t working wellAssessment strategies for the posterior compartment, including coordination, tension, and strengthHow to optimise doing a poo – practical, evidence-informed tipsHow pelvic floor muscle training differs when we’re working with bowel function compared to urinary incontinenceThis conversation is full of clinical pearls for practitioners and plenty of take-home messages for anyone wanting to better understand the often-overlooked connection between the pelvic floor and bowel health.You can find Chloe by following her @chloe_thepelvicphysio
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