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Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injury (OASI): understanding recovery after severe perineal tears

Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injury (OASI): understanding recovery after severe perineal tears

Obstetric anal sphincter injuries (OASI) are severe perineal…
18 March 2026
High-Intensity Exercise in Early Pregnancy: What Does the Evidence Say?

High-Intensity Exercise in Early Pregnancy: What Does the Evidence Say?

New research published in Medicine & Science in Sports…
3 March 2026
The Knack: Timing Matters for Bladder Control

The Knack: Timing Matters for Bladder Control

The Knack: Timing Matters for Bladder Control Did…
3 March 2026
9 myths around Menopausal Hormone Therapy (MHT) – Previously called HRT.

9 myths around Menopausal Hormone Therapy (MHT) – Previously called HRT.

  MHT is the most effective treatment for…
15 January 2026
Sleep Disturbance in Perimenopause: An Early, Evidence-Based Health Signal

Sleep Disturbance in Perimenopause: An Early, Evidence-Based Health Signal

Sleep Disturbance in Perimenopause: An Early, Evidence-Based Health…
8 January 2026
Stress Urinary Incontinence in Female Rugby Players: A Common Health Challenge

Stress Urinary Incontinence in Female Rugby Players: A Common Health Challenge

Stress Urinary Incontinence in Female Rugby Players: A…
22 September 2025
Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding

The World Health Organisation (WHO) & UNICEF recommend:…
25 August 2025
Reframing Beliefs About Pregnancy-Related Pelvic Girdle Pain

Reframing Beliefs About Pregnancy-Related Pelvic Girdle Pain

5 August 2025
Iron Deficiency in Female Athletes

Iron Deficiency in Female Athletes

Iron Deficiency in Female Athletes Iron deficiency (ID)…
30 June 2025
Canadian Guidelines for Physical Activity, Sedentary Behaviour & Sleep in the First Year After Birth

Canadian Guidelines for Physical Activity, Sedentary Behaviour & Sleep in the First Year After Birth

Canadian Guidelines for Physical Activity, Sedentary Behaviour &…
24 June 2025
Creatine Supplementation

Creatine Supplementation

Creatine: What It Is, How It Works, &…
24 May 2025
Gender Differences In Response To Cold Stress

Gender Differences In Response To Cold Stress

This study examined gender differences in physiological, neuroendocrine…
14 April 2025
Osteoarthritis In Women

Osteoarthritis In Women

Women experience a disproportionate OA burden compared to…
2 April 2025
What is Endometriosis?

What is Endometriosis?

Endometriosis is a persistent inflammatory medical condition characterized…
24 March 2025
Back Pain – Unhelpful Beliefs

Back Pain – Unhelpful Beliefs

Here are some unhelpful beliefs when it comes…
11 November 2024
The Musculoskeletal Syndrome Of Menopause

The Musculoskeletal Syndrome Of Menopause

Vonda Wright's article on the musculoskeletal syndrome of…
20 September 2024
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