Pelvic Floor Health: Examining the Knowledge, Attitudes and Experiences of Personal Trainers and Middle-Aged Women in Inner Regional Queensland

Pelvic Floor Health: Examining the Knowledge, Attitudes and Experiences of Personal Trainers and Middle-Aged Women in Inner Regional Queensland

Research suggests women feel more comfortable when conversations about pelvic floor health are instigated by and when confident engagement is promoted by the trainers. Current research, supported by the results of this work-based research project, show that identifying, as well as encouraging, appropriate physical activities to activate the pelvic floor and positively influence the overall health and wellbeing of female clients. Currently, personal trainers holding a Certificate IV in Fitness are not fully equipped to confidently make these proper adjustments and have candid conversations, as they are not formally trained about these health concerns.

This work-based research in inner regional Queensland highlights a knowledge gap in the education requirements for personal trainers which restricts their ability to feel confident to initiate conversations with their female clients about pelvic floor health and pelvic floor dysfunction.

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