Hold it Sister

Save the embarrassment of rushing off to the loo after the "achoo"

Shine

Run

Control your Pelvic Floor so you can run without fear.

Run without leaking

Laugh

Say goodbye to embarrassing leaks

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Bedroom Moments

Enjoy yourself more. A strong pelvic floor means greater sexual pleasure

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Prevent Vaginal Prolapse

Through pelvic floor exercises, you can avoid prolapse and even surgery

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Pelvic Floor Help

Marilyn Freedman PT

Apr 29th, 2009 by mary | Comments Off

Today I have had lunch with Marilyn Freedman, a highly skilled Physical Therapist in Great Neck New York, who specialises in pelvic pain treatment for both women and men. She has amazing experience, empathy and effectiveness in treating chronic pelvic pain and clients are referred from all over the United States in an attempt to avoid surgery and regain a pain free life. Marilyn is a gifted clinician and if you suffer any pelvic, vaginal or testicular pain syndromes you are sure to benefit from her skills. Please visit her site click here

Report from New York

Apr 25th, 2009 by mary | Comments Off

I’m currently in New York showing ‘Hold It Sister’ to producers from ABC, View, NBC, Today Show, a range of radio shows and editors magazines. They ALL love the title of my book, and most are expressing strong interest in doing an item or segment on me and Hold It Sister.  Fantastic!

Mary’s One Page

Apr 15th, 2009 by admin | 0

Link here to Mary’s ‘One Page’ for media representatives

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Press Features

Apr 14th, 2009 by mary | 0

The following press and web articles relate to Mary’s earlier version of ‘Hold It Sister’, titled ‘My Pelvic Flaw’.

Toowoomba Chronicle, April 2008   toowoomba-chronicle-article

Sydney Morning Herald , April 2008 click here

Sunshine Coast Daily, October 2007 click here

Fernwood Gym Article by Mary, June 2008 click here

Femail Web Interview with Mary, 2008 click here

Wise Woman’s World – interview, 2008 click here

Mary O’Dwyer Photos

Apr 14th, 2009 by mary | 0
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Return to Activity

Apr 14th, 2009 by mary | Comments Off

Returning to physical activity and training after having a baby can be harmful if done too early or too vigorously.  Mary talks with Kirsty and offers explanations and guidelines to help prepare herself for a safe return to her gym program and running.

Squats

Apr 14th, 2009 by mary | Comments Off

Mary instructs Kirsty how to correctly integrate her pelvic floor muscles during a squat exercise.  A very clear and informative demonstration of this important skill.

Resistance Band Training

Apr 14th, 2009 by mary | Comments Off

Mary instructs Kirsty how to integrate her pelvic floor control when using resistance band exercises.  This is an important concept and should be understood by all women.

Sit Ups & Diastasis

Apr 14th, 2009 by mary | Comments Off

Mary talks with Kirsty about the dangers of Sit Ups and shows her how to assess abdominal muscle separation.

Floor Exercises

Apr 14th, 2009 by mary | 0

Mary leads Kirsty through a series of floor exercises she can do at home to improve her pelvic floor muscle control and strength.  This preparation is valuable for her recovery after birth.