Trista introduced me to the Hypopressives technique about 2 years ago. As a pelvic floor physiotherapist I see a lot of interesting new ideas for pelvic floor rehabilitation on a regular basis. What impressed me about the hypopressive technique is that it was based on sound bio-mechanical principles. The program is exercise based and does not require participants to buy any devices or products.
She uses hypopressives to help her clients and their pelvic floor muscles
I base my practice on educating clients about their conditions and I focus on teaching them the skills they need to be able to care of themselves. The hypopressive technique works in very well with this philosophy as it is based on education and teaching clients exercises that they can do independently.
I have found that the hypopressives help clients integrate pelvic floor muscle activation with core muscle strengthening in a way that is effective at reducing adverse pressure on the pelvic floor and core. The principle of decreasing abdominal and pelvic pressure while activating the muscles helps to decrease the prolapse of pelvic organs and improve the symptoms of stress urinary incontinence.
Just have to say my life will never be the same after learning this crazy new exercise. I have had so much fun with patients this week. Everyone finds them delicious and wants more. Personally – I can breathe more easily, run longer and am starting to get rid of chronic shoulder and hip tension that I’ve been battling for decades. Thank you for bringing them our way.
Kathleen Shortt
Pelvic floor physiotherapist