MUTU Evidence. Proven Clinical Benefits of the most medically trusted diastasis and pelvic floor programme
This MUTU evidence page shows how the MUTU System programme is medically recommended, trusted and has clinically proven results.
The results and success stories of our customers are at the heart of everything we do, but we also want to reassure you that MUTU really is the leading medically recommended online programme for Mums.
Assessed & Approved by NHS Digital for the NHS Apps Library
Assessed & Approved by NHS Digital for the NHS Apps Library
“The MUTU System programme has met all compliance standards, and displays evidence of clinical benefits… including reduced risk of surgery, symptom improvement and mental well-being improvement”
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Clinical Trial with NNUH NHS University Hospital Foundation Trust
MUTU System worked in partnership with Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (NNUH) Women’s Health Physiotherapy department to get MUTU to patients during the 2020 COVID-19 lockdown. 110 expectant and new mothers participated in the programme, between April-July 2020, to assess the efficiency and effectiveness of digital postpartum care from MUTU during and after the pandemic.
Results revealed:
96% of women saw improvement in bladder weakness
91% saw diastasis recti improvement
95% felt better about their body function
76% of women claimed to feel physically stronger
59% felt more self-confident and mentally stronger
100% of respondents who couldn’t locate their pelvic floor muscles prior to starting MUTU, could do so by week 3 of MUTU
100% of Trial participants with prolapse symptoms saw an improvement by Week 3 of MUTU
90% of those experiencing pain or discomfort during sexual intercourse, saw improvement by Week 9, and 93% by Week 12.
Lucy Eggleton, Women’s Health specialist Physiotherapist led the trial in partnership with Wendy Powell, Founder at MUTU.
“The COVID-19 situation meant that the Women’s Health Physiotherapy Team have been unable to carry out face-to-face appointments with vulnerable patients…”
“The pandemic this year made it impossible for us to see our patients face-to-face, so it was brilliant to be able to team up with Wendy and the MUTU System to be able to run this clinical trial. ”
“It has been great to see so many women have found relief from these symptoms through participating in the MUTU programme alongside physiotherapy and moving forwards this will be a programme we are happy to support and refer our patients onto.”
“It’s so great that even in a time of such difficulty when so many new mothers have felt isolated and unsupported, we were able to join with Wendy and the team to offer this programme. We have been so pleased with the feedback and results, seeing women restored back to full health and function.”
More info on the MUTU pilot with NNUH NHS Trust here
MUTU Holdings is a registered stakeholder for NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence)
MUTU System founder Wendy Powell is invited to submit comments on relevant NICE guidelines by the Institute and/or the National Collaborating Centre. Full list of stakeholder guidelines here.
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MUTU System CEO and Founder, Wendy Powell, spoke to midwives and student midwives at the London Maternity and Midwifery Festival 2019, Her presentation was on “Non-Surgical Solutions To Diastasis Recti And Pelvic Floor Dysfunction”. Wendy Powell was invited to share the results with NHS and private UK midwives at the London Maternity and Midwifery Festival. You can view the conference session here.
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Clinical-based survey of
more than 900 women
of women who couldn’t successfully locate or engage their pelvic floor muscles before, were able to
of women who had experienced bladder symptoms (urinary leakage) saw improvement
of women suffering from symptoms of Pelvic Organ Prolapse reported improvement
of women suffering from symptoms of
Pelvic Organ Prolapse reported improvement
of women who experienced pain or discomfort during or after sexual intercourse reported an improvement
of women who experienced pain or discomfort during or after sexual intercourse reported an improvement
of women with diastasis
recti (separation of abdominal muscles)
reported an improvement
of women felt an improvement in how they feel about their body and what it is able to do
…. After following the
MUTU System programme
for 6 weeks or more
Recommended by Relevant Medical Experts
All ‘medical’ opinion may be worthy opinion, but relevant medical expertise regarding the treatment of pelvic floor function, prolapse
symptoms, painful sex or diastasis recti. refers to:
- Independent specialist women’s health and pelvic health PT’s and Physiotherapists
- Surgeons and plastic surgeons who specialise in abdominal and pelvic work
- OB’s & Midwives
- Health professionals specifically working with women’s postnatal physical and mental health issues.
DR MANISHA COOPER NHS General Practitioner. Clinical Director, Out of Hours Service, Cornwall
“I am a mum to 3 sons – 2 of whom are now adults but all of whom as we know stay my kids forever. I’ve known Wendy Powell for some time now and am really pleased and impressed with the work she does through MUTU and how much it can help women. As a GP it is really difficult to know where to point new and not so new mums for help with regards to all sorts of problems from abdominal and pelvic pain to incontinence, lower back pain or bowel or sexual issues. The principle behind MUTU is fantastic as it covers the whole world of being a woman – it talks about our physical and mental well being and through the programme covers diet, exercise and even how to bring your confidence back. This will apply to all women – not just new mums but even peri-menopausal and menopausal women. It is a great way to get your confidence and body back where you want it to be.”
CAMILLA LAWRENCE B.SC (HONS), MCSP, MPOGP Senior Women's Health Physiotherapist at Six Physio in London
“At last – a safe, fun, achievable and most importantly effective exercise program for Mums that really covers all the bases. Wendy’s passion and expertise shine through the whole program, she really knows her stuff, is refreshingly honest and a great motivator. Women’s Health Physiotherapists routinely assess treat Rectus Divarification + Pelvic Floor dysfunction, but there are few really good + safe training systems out there that not only help both these issues long-term but also cover nutrition, posture retraining, general strength and fitness work too – MUTU really is a complete holistic package. My patients frequently go on to use it after they have finished treatment with me and love how it takes them to the next level and how it is completely possible to do – even with a baby (or 4!) at home and minimal time on their hands. I can’t recommend it more.”
DR. SURUCHI KOTHARI Former GP, Clinical Mentor, MedTech SuperConnector, at Imperial College London
“MUTU System is a FANTASTIC platform to empower new mothers. This platform has demonstrated it can help women accurately perform the pelvic floor exercises and achieve results!”
Emma Brockwell Specialist Women’s Health Physiotherapist, The Halos Clinic, Surrey, UK
“I work with postnatal women every day, most of whom are keen to return to exercise but have pelvic floor dysfunction, back pain or diastasis recti. MUTU system is a truly fabulous programme. It demonstrates safe exercises based on strengthening the core for postnatal mums with lots of evidence based information. The exercises are easy to follow, effective and progressive. Wendy’s dedication and service to the ‘MUTU Mamas’ is constantly reflected in her frequent Q and A sessions which are accessible to each and every member and are no doubt invaluable. As a Women’s Health Physiotherapist it is great to finally have a programme that I can confidentially and frequently recommend to my clients.”
Claire Rutherford BSc MCSP MPOGP MHPC Specialist women's and pelvic health physiotherapist. Founder of La Femme Physio, London, United Kingdom.
“I love MUTU system and have recommended it to many of my postnatal mums as well as friends and family over the years. As a postnatal mum wanting to get back into exercise it can be really confusing and overwhelming when looking into the most appropriate exercise after having a baby, and not everything that is branded as being suitable for postnatal mums always is. Wendy’s MUTU system is brilliant! It covers much of the science and key things that mums need to be aware of in order to ensure an optimal return to fitness post baby. It’s a wonderful compliment to women’s health physiotherapy and a great example of holistic women’s health!”
NIAMH BURN (Bsc. Hons MSCP SRP) Pregnancy and Postnatal Physiotherapist at Maternity Physio
“As a Physiotherapist who solely treats pregnant and postnatal women for common postnatal conditions, the MUTU system really ticks all the boxes for me. Women can feel confident that they are following a safe and effective program which has their care very much in mind. There are reminders of what to look out for when things don’t feel right and when to seek professional help. I love the fact it includes some great modifications for typical pregnancy and postnatal related conditions such as pelvic girdle pain and pelvic organ prolapse. Women can feel confident that they are following a safe and effective program which has their care very much in mind. There are reminders of what to look out for when things don’t feel right and when to seek professional help. I love the fact it includes some great modifications for typical pregnancy and postnatal related conditions such as pelvic girdle pain and pelvic organ prolapse. There are also lots useful stretches for tight hips and upper back which should suit the usual new mum aches and even has some meditation in there to calm the busy mind. I also loved the constant referral to breathing properly and alignment which is key to connecting with your PF and deep abdominals. I also loved the constant referral to breathing properly and alignment which is key to connecting with your PF and deep abdominals. I would recommend it to any of my clients who were looking for an accessible and safe postnatal program to do at home.”
SARAH CROSBY Women’s Health Physiotherapist at Crystal Palace Physio Group in South East London
“As a Women’s Health Physiotherapist it’s great to have such a positive programme to refer mums to. The principles of the programme encompass all health aspects of the post-natal period. The exercises are simple to follow and easy to perform at home requiring minimal equipment. The phased exercise programme allows the abdominal and pelvic floor muscles to strengthen after the physical strains of pregnancy and childbirth in a sensible manner, promoting closure of a rectus abdominus diastasis and improved core strength to help resolve and prevent lower back and pelvic girdle pain. Wendy has a wealth of knowledge on the changes to your body after pregnancy and childbirth and her approach is not only evidence based but very motivational. Often mums don’t know where to start on getting back to exercise after having a baby and MUTU System is a great place to start. I don’t hesitate to recommend this programme to my patients.”
Clare Pacey Specialist Physiotherapist in Pelvic and Women's Health at Clare Pacey Physiotherapy, UK
“I am a great advocate of the MUTU system and often recommend it to my clients who are recovering from diastasis rectus abdominis after I have adjusted their technique. It is empowering, provides a wealth of sound evidence-based information including alignment, posture, breathing and nutrition, and the exercises are effective, progressive and functional – allowing women to build core strength safely. The perfect postnatal rehabilitation before returning to full fitness.”
Natalie Martin NHS Midwife
“As a midwife, we can only recommend and encourage women to gain their pelvic floor muscles back. Research shows getting these muscles back helps with your normal daily lifestyle and getting the enjoyment of learning new activities with your children, including a family favourite trampolining. As a mum of 2 large babies I was keen to work on my pelvic floor and my split abdominal muscles, now having looked at MUTU I wish this is something I knew about earlier for personal gain and postnatal exercise. But I am fortunate enough now to know about this service and I can point women who are looking for motivation and assistance for safe postnatal exercise to this site.”
Lucy Allen Women’s Health Physiotherapist, Harley Street, London.
“The MUTU system is a fantastic programme for women suffering from diastasis recti and pelvic floor muscle dysfunction. As a Women’s Health Physiotherapist the MUTU holistic package covers all of the key aspects I go through with my post natal ladies and its refreshing to see a programme that incorporates pelvic floor in core conditioning! Following an assessment and treatment plan in clinic I recommend the MUTU system as a progression back in to exercise and it’s great that it can be done at home. The information MUTU provides is so simple and easy to follow, providing women with the confidence to start exercising again safely. As a clinician its great to have a programme that I can recommend to clients that can really help them achieve their goals of getting back to feeling like themselves again.”
Christien Bird MSc MCSP Chartered Women's Health Physiotherapist White Hart Clinic
“Our women’s health team at the White Hart Clinic assess many women for a post natal MOT’s. We have been lucky to have been there right from the beginning of the MUTU method, and been able to recommend the system over the years. The MUT system’s ethos of support, community, simplicity and empowerment make it the program for our women’s health physio team to recommend!”
Tamsyn Bristow NHS Midwife
“MUTU System is an effective programme to improve core strength, pelvic floor function, posture, nutrition and much more, for women who are weeks, months or even years postnatal. Recognising that the busy lives of mothers can cause self-care and rehabilitation following childbirth to take a back seat, MUTU provides simple, yet effective knowledge and experience-based workouts and exercises that mothers can realistically fit into their day. Working with new mothers, I see that with all of the postnatal changes, women can be left feeling disconnected and unhappy with their bodies. MUTU addresses this feeling, providing results that allow women to reclaim their bodies, conquering the day to day struggles that childbirth can bring, and rebuilding their self-confidence. I will definitely be recommending this to the women I work with.”
JAN LLEWELLYN Bsc Mental Health Nursing, Yoga and Mindfulness Meditation teacher.
“Wendy has created an effective, evidence-based recovery programme that helps women heal from these common post-natal conditions diastasis recti and pelvic floor dysfunction, in a holistic way. This programme supports women to re-connect and feel at home within their bodies again. The private support community gives women a place to share their experiences with other women – vitally important in reducing isolation and shame and enhancing connection and wellbeing. A big Thank you to Wendy for creating this incredible resource, on behalf of all the people you are helping, including the infants, who will benefit from having a happier Mum.”
ELAINE MILLER MCSP Physio. Gusset Grippers, Chartered Physiotherapist and Comedian from Edinburgh, Scotland
“Wendy’s system is based on sound principles and is a great start for women keen to restore their abdominal function with a view to getting back to being active. It’s safe and certainly something I’d recommend for women with diastasis.”
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