Tuesday, January 13, 2009

Health News for Moms: Free Pelvic Fitness Program

This month, exercise expert Kari Bo, together with TENA (formerly known as Serenity) launched a free pelvic health program, called Core Wellness. The program was created in light of the fact that one in four women suffers from bladder weakness (very common after childbirth).

Kari, together with TENA, has designed the PELVICORE Technique, a gentle 20-minute at-home routine that is proven to both prevent and, in 60-70% of women, cure bladder weakness. The exercises strengthen the pelvic floor muscles (which are responsible for bladder control) and also improve posture and tummy tone.

You can visit www.corewellnessprogram.us to learn more about pelvic health and receive a free copy of the PELVICORE DVD.

The Following are some tips from TENA for achieving optimal pelvic health:

Don’t Sweat It: More than 70% of mild bladder incontinence can be improved through simple muscle exercises that contract and relax the pelvic floor muscles. These exercises require minimal effort and can be done anywhere- in the office, on the subway or while at home watching TV – no gym clothes required.

Maintain a Normal Weight: Carrying excess weight increases the likelihood of weak pelvic floor muscles and can also worsen bladder weakness.

Let Someone Else Do the Heavy Lifting: Lifting heavy objects incorrectly can weaken your pelvic floor. Lift heavy objects safely by bending your knees and using your leg muscles.

The Pelvic Health Diet: Certain foods, such a tomato based and spicy foods, can irritate the bladder. Caffeine and alcoholic beverages also contribute to leakage, so stick to bladder-friendly liquids such as water, apple juice, grape juice and cranberry juice.

Don’t Let Bladder Weakness Hold You Back: Bladder weakness affects one out of four women. You are not alone in this condition and it doesn’t have to control your life. Pelvic floor exercises can greatly improve your pelvic health, but if you’re still hesitant to stray too far from a bathroom, consider a discreet liner or pad to help give you confidence through the day. Visit www.tena.us for more tips and to check out all your options.

Source: TENA

PRESS RELEASE:

GETTING IN SHAPE FROM THE INSIDE OUT FOR THE NEW YEAR

Core Wellness Puts Spotlight on Pelvic Fitness

Free DVD of New PELVICORE Exercise Routine Helps Women Stay in Control of Their Bladders

Philadelphia, PA (January 13, 2009) – As women resolve to focus on fitness for the New Year, they shouldn’t neglect what they can’t see. Having a strong pelvic floor - the group of muscles located on the underside of the pelvis responsible for bladder control - is vital to help women stay in control of their bodies and live active lifestyles. According to a recent study in the Journal of the American Medical Association, one in four women suffers from some type of bladder weakness. Many women think that bladder weakness is a reality of pregnancy or getting older, but simple exercises can vastly improve symptoms of a weakened pelvic floor. Now a new DVD, free at www.corewellnessprogram.us during the month of January, helps women easily improve their pelvic fitness.

Core Wellness, a new program sponsored by TENA® (formerly known as Serenity®), the worldwide leader in the management of incontinence, puts the spotlight on the importance of pelvic fitness. The program helps women improve the tone and control of their pelvic floor muscles with the PELVICORE Technique. Designed by Kari Bo, an international expert in exercise science and physiotherapy, the PELVICORE Technique is a gentle, quick and easy exercise routine for women of all ages and levels of ability. The routine helps increase overall pelvic strength and stability and improves posture and tummy tone. A very practical benefit is its proven ability to both prevent and, in 60 to 70 percent of women with stress urinary incontinence, cure bladder weakness.1

“Little time is spent explaining to women the role of their pelvic floor and the impact of neglect or damage. Even more importantly, women don’t know how to train these muscles to prevent future problems or reduce current symptoms,” says Bo. “Many women consider weakened pelvic floor muscles and the symptoms they are suffering a natural part of life, but the PELVICORE Technique is a proven, quick and easy way to get back in control.”

The PELVICORE Technique is designed to make exercising these muscles quick and easy with a simple 20 -minute daily routine. Created for women and men of all ages and ability, the exercises can be done in a variety of positions, including standing up or sitting on a chair, and are as effective as floor exercises.

“What makes the PELVICORE Technique unique is that it combines exercise and physiotherapy techniques to not only strengthen the pelvic floor muscles but also help support the body’s core to improve posture, movement and control,” says Bo.

To order the DVD that features the step-by-step program led by Kari Bo, please visit www.corewellnessprogram.us.

1 Bø K., Hagen: “Is There Still a Place for Physiotherapy in the Treatment of Female Incontinence?” EAU Update Series, Volume 1 , Issue 3 , Page 145.


About the Core Wellness Program and Kari Bo:
The PELVICORE Technique is produced by Core Wellness, an international campaign supported by TENA® aiming to improve women’s health and wellbeing. Professor Kari Bo is an exercise scientist and physiotherapist at the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences, Oslo. She has spent 20 years researching pelvic floor disorders and developing techniques for sufferers and is considered a leading expert of pelvic floor muscle training world-wide.

About TENA®
With over 50 years of experience, TENA® (formerly known as Serenity®) is the worldwide leader in the management of incontinence, providing products and services for individuals and healthcare services throughout 90 countries. TENA® provides a full range of absorbent products tailored to the distinct needs of men and women, including pantiliners, daytime and overnight pads, male guards, protective underwear, briefs, skin care products, and underpads. TENA® is at the forefront of developing products that minimize the impact of incontinence and improve the everyday lives of people living or working with bladder weakness or incontinence. TENA® products feature innovative technologies, such as comfortable QuickDry™ topsheets, super-absorbent Lock Away Core™, and Advanced Odor Protection, to ensure protection, comfort and discretion for wearers. For more information, please visit: www.tena.us.

TENA® is owned by SCA, a global consumer goods and paper company based in Sweden, which develops, produces and markets personal care products, tissue, packaging solutions, publication papers and solid-wood products.

TENA® and Serenity® are registered trademarks of SCA Hygiene Products.

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