The dynamic control class runs once a week at the River Bourne club (Chertsey). It is run by a specialist pelvic health physiotherapist for those who require support with strength and conditioning, also suitable for postnatal patients.
Regular exercise has several benefits both physically and mentally. Physically it helps improving flexibility and strength, it strengthens the cardiovascular system and alleviates pain. From a mental side, exercise improves overall energy levels, it is a powerful stress reliever, promotes better sleep, and stimulates the release of endorphins, which can alleviate symptoms of anxiety and depression, ultimately enhancing mood, cognitive function, and quality of life.
The class aims to improve:
- Strength
- Movement
- Flexibility
- Bodily awareness
The class is tailored and can be adapted for different ability levels. You might be guided or encouraged to make some exercises individual to meet your own goals.
What happens in the class?
Each class lasts 45 minutes and takes place in the ground floor exercise studio. It consists of a warm up, core strengthening exercises in a variety of positions and stretching.
You should inform the physiotherapist if any exercises are painful, cause urinary / faecal leakage or vaginal heaviness.
You can bring your new baby with you until they are more mobile such as crawling / bottom shuffling / walking (this cannot be accommodated due to space limitations). We cannot allow older children into the class. Mats will not be provided for babies routinely but you can bring a mat for your baby to lay on or they can stay in their pushchair / with you. Everyone in the class is up to 1 year postnatal and we welcome you bringing your baby with you. However some people do find having childcare and attending the class alone allows them more time to focus on the exercises.
After the class
We encourage you to also try to complete similar exercises again in the week (an exercise sheet will be provided) or if you have been provided a home exercise programme by your physiotherapist then you should complete this through the week.
Class resources:
- Dynamic Control Exercise Class Leaflet
- Week 1 - Mat Exercises
- Week 2 - Standing Exercises
- Week 3 - Mat Exercises
- Week 4 - Standing Exercises
Exercise videos:
Please only do these postnatal exercise videos if you've been recommended by your Pelvic Health Physiotherapist at Ashford and St Peter’s Hospital.
