Here are a few scenarios explaining how constipation relief can help solve seemingly unrelated issues like urinary urgency, pain with intercourse and low back pain during pregnancy.
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Lately I have noticed more people, new-grad and seasoned clinicians, asking me if I would recommend doing a residency program in women's health physical therapy...the short answer; I'm glad I did it, it was an intense year and it is not for everyone (but, what is?). I've attempted to summarize my experience as a resident, address the pros and cons and offer some alternatives for everyone here.
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It’s Monday morning. I am deeply appreciating the transition I feel on the other side of a 3-day course with Nari Clemons, Jennafer Vande Vegte and a whole host of other incredible women in health care. Usually we go to continuing education seminars to learn about how we can treat other people; I came away from this ‘retreat’ learning how to take care of myself.
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SHOW SOME LOVE AND APPRECIATION FOR THE LYMPHOEDEMA THERAPIST IN YOUR LIFE WITH THESE FUN AND USEFUL GIFTS!
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SHOW SOME LOVE AND APPRECIATION FOR THE PELVIC HEALTH THERAPIST IN YOUR LIFE WITH THESE FUN AND USEFUL GIFTS! OR DROP A HINT TO YOUR LOVED ONES AND SHARE ON YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA PAGE!
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As a women’s health physiotherapist, I created 3 different bladder diaries to give my patients. It’s not that I wanted to re-invent the wheel…I felt that I had to! These 3 bladder diaries and the collection of bladder diaries I use in my practice are available in ‘The Bladder Book.’
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Pelvic floor therapists frequently hear our patients explain ‘but, I have a small bladder,’ and (bladder disease aside) I want to say…the ‘small bladder’ explanation is often a myth AND your bladder has you trained!
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When we want to rush away from the germ station as fast as humanly possible, the ‘power pee & hover’ approach is a common form of toilet gymnastics, but if done too often, may lead to pelvic floor dysfunction...
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Some of our ‘peeing’ habits are like the electric guitar creating neurological confusion leading to peeing dysfunction. In this week’s blog post, let’s examine why doing Kegels on the toilet can interrupt the micturition reflex and lead to bladder dysfunction.
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Our clients seek us out to understand the 'why' behind their pelvic problem and the 'how' to make it function better...and that's not always an easy topic. Patient education, scratch that, patient 'empowerment' is one of the most important tools we can give a client
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