Patient story: Holly on Powerlifting after a prolapse diagnosis

Episode 7
Written By Caitlin Dunsford

Holly is a boy mum of 2, who prior to her babies was a competitive gymnast, dancer, runner, netballer and powerlifter. Holly shares her journey of her prolapse diagnosis that (almost) derailed her aspirations of returning to the sporting past times she loves.

In this episode we cover

  • Holly’s birth stories

  • When she saw a women's health physio post-partum and what that assessment involved 

  • How she knew she had a prolapse and who diagnosed it

  • The key factors in her rehab journey so far in treating her prolapse symptoms

  • Holly’s biggest piece of advice for anyone suffering from prolapse and wanting to return to exercise

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