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name: Dr Clare Bourne
title: Consultant Pelvic and Digestive Health Physiotherapist
specialty: Pelvic Health Physiotherapy, Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, Digestive Health Physiotherapy, Women's Health Physiotherapy, Pelvic Rehabilitation
---

# Dr Clare Bourne

Clare Bourne is a consultant pelvic & digestive health physiotherapist, author, speaker, content creator, mentor and health tech advisor, with a passion to support women, men & children throughout their lives and raise awareness of pelvic health for all.

## Credentials

- BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy from University of Birmingham
- WHTA Advanced Course in Prolapse and  Incontinence 
- WHTA Advanced Course in Overactive Bladder 
- Mummy MOT Certified 
- Chartered Society of Physiotherapists  (CSP)
- Healthcare Professions Council  (HCPC)
- Pelvic Obstetric Gynaecological Physiotherapists (POGP)

## Education

- BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy from University of Birmingham
- WHTA Advanced Course in Prolapse and  Incontinence 
- WHTA Advanced Course in Overactive Bladder 
- Mummy MOT Certified 
- Chartered Society of Physiotherapists  (CSP)
- Healthcare Professions Council  (HCPC)
- Pelvic Obstetric Gynaecological Physiotherapists (POGP)

## Expertise

- Pelvic Health Physiotherapy
- Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
- Digestive Health Physiotherapy
- Women's Health Physiotherapy
- Pelvic Rehabilitation

## Connect

- [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/clarebournephysio/)

## Featured In

- [Pelvic floor exercises and health: An expert guide to the basics](https://www.bbc.co.uk/tiny-happy-people/articles/zmj746f?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExTGhRc2RNQXpOZnc5eEpDMHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7xodY-IUCnP7W4JZj00fLhqAQN6KFyABr4aBMP9WKjzOXF8_4UZU-t0PxWIg_aem_qQyaqnnmnxdQIuhaXHFvTg#zt2x8p3) — This article explains the importance of the pelvic floor, a group of muscles that support the bladder, bowel and reproductive organs, and highlights why maintaining pelvic floor health is especially important during pregnancy and after childbirth. Pelvic health physiotherapist Clare Bourne explains that healthy pelvic floor muscles need to be both strong and flexible, not simply "tight," and discusses common symptoms of pelvic floor problems such as incontinence, urgency and feelings of heaviness. The article also provides guidance on simple pelvic floor exercises, encourages people to become more aware of their pelvic health early in pregnancy, and advises seeking support from a healthcare professional if symptoms occur. (2023-09-14)

## Reviewed Articles

- [What Does Vulvodynia and Vaginal Pain Mean in Menopause?](https://blog.bloume.com/menopause/wellbeing/vulvodynia-vaginal-pain-menopause-2/article.md)
- [Constipation and Haemorrhoids After Birth: What Helps](https://blog.bloume.com/postpartum/wellbeing/constipation-and-haemorrhoids-postpartum/article.md)
- [Sex After Birth: What to Expect and What Can Help](https://blog.bloume.com/postpartum/wellbeing/sex-after-birth-postpartum/article.md)