Pelvic health coaching
Pelvic floor problems in female and male athletes with a specific focus on saddle complaints with cyclists
Your body,
your ride
Every woman, every man, every athlete is unique. And for all problems, there is appropriate help. Together with you, we will work towards your success formula!
Women
Of all women experience pelvic floor problems during their life cycle
Adolescent women, pre- and post-natal, peri- and post-menopausal. Women with skin problems, scar tissue and pronounced swelling in the intimate area, feeling of vaginal laxity or an increased tone and pain in the vulva, pelvic, buttock and abdominal regions.
Women
Men
Male cyclists regularly experience saddle problems, resulting in reduced sporting performance
Men with saddle problems, pelvic floor problems (pelvic pain, erectile dysfunction) and extra swelling in the perineal zone (cyclist lumps/“third testicle”)
Men
Athletes
Pelvic floor problems rank in top 3 reasons why (female) athletes quit exercising
The Cycling Saddle Soreness Screening and innovative treatment techniques offered in follow-up sessions are suitable for all cyclists, recreational and professional athletes, regardless of gender.
Athletes
A selection of
our services
Get to know and understand your own body through good screening and the right coaching. Don't waste valuable time and use our knowledge to take steps forward yourself!
All screenings, counseling and follow-up sessions are of a non-medical nature and fall under sports and health guidance. These sessions are not covered by health insurance and are therefore not reimbursed. You will receive an invoice for this.
For examinations and physiotherapy consultations within medical health insurance with reimbursement, I would like to refer you to UZA Gynaecology:
+323 821 33 50
The face
Hedwig Neels is pelvic floor expert in the Antwerp University Hospital, professor at the University of Antwerp and teacher to Women's & Pelvic Health Professionals.
She is author of the Pelvic floor book. A book full of familiar testimonials, beautiful illustrations and tons of accessible info and tips. Everything you as a woman want to know about your pelvic floor.
Also in several chapters of the Velo Vrouwen book, she describes useful information and tips for women on bicycles.
She carries out her mission to break the taboo about pelvic floor problems as founder of The Pelvic Floor a digital information platform with popular Selfcheck. And now also with her screening & coaching practice and keynotes! She succesfully coaches athletes with a specific expertise in saddle soreness and pelvic health in female and male cyclists.
Knowledge sharing: inspiring keynotes & workshops
Intimate topics such as the pelvic floor remained undiscussed for a long time, especially in sports. Hedwig therefore wants to break the taboo and raise awareness. She does this by sharing her expertise and knowledge in keynotes and workshops.
All lectures and workshops can be fully customized in terms of duration, target audience and language. Handouts, online material, book, etc. are always made available.
The following organizations already consulted and launched cooperation with Hedwig.
(+/- 60 min)
Welcome to
the floor
Dare to ask, dare to speak, dare to look for the tips you need! Or do you have a fun project that we can help with? Contact us!
hedwig@thepelvicfloor.be
De Valk 31
2640 Mortsel
Belgium
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