Period Pain, Endometriosis, and How Physiotherapy Can Help
Struggling with painful periods or endometriosis? Learn how pelvic health physiotherapy at Core Foundations Physiotherapy Dunedin can help reduce pain, improve function and support your wellbeing. Many women in Dunedin and across New Zealand are told that painful periods are simply part of being a woman. While mild discomfort during menstruation can be common, severe […]
The Link Between Sleep‑Disordered Breathing (SDB) and Bedwetting: What Dunedin Families Need to Know
Written By: Rebecca McLeod-Singh (BPHTY) owner Core Foundations – Pelvic Health Physiotherapist Bedwetting and SDB Bedwetting — or nocturnal enuresis — is one of the most common concerns for families seeking bedwetting help in Dunedin. While bladder maturity, constipation, and daytime toileting habits are well‑known contributors, research now shows a strong connection between sleep‑disordered breathing […]
Understanding Toileting Refusal: When Your Child Just Won’t Use the Toilet
By Rebecca McLeod-Singh (BPHTY) Toileting refusal is one of the most stressful and confusing challenges for families. You may feel like you’ve tried everything—reward charts, gentle encouragement, sitting them on the toilet every hour—yet your child still refuses to use the toilet or insists on staying in nappies. If this is happening in your home, […]
Managing Growth Spurts in Young Athletes: A Dunedin Physio Guide for Parents and Coaches
By Rebecca McLeod-Singh (BPHTY) Growth spurts are an exciting milestone for kids and teens—but for young athletes, they can also be a time of increased injury risk, changing biomechanics, and fluctuating performance. At Core Foundations in Dunedin, we specialise in providing physio support for children and teenagers through these rapid developmental phases so young athletes […]
Bedwetting: What Parents Need to Know (And Why It’s More Common Than You Think)
By Rebecca McLeod-Singh (BPHTY) Introduction Bedwetting — or nocturnal enuresis — is one of the most common childhood concerns, and many families in Dunedin and across Otago find themselves unsure where to turn for help. The good news is that bedwetting is usually a normal part of development, and with the right guidance, most children […]