How to Know When to Refer a Client for a Pessary- for Physiotherapists
I get a ton of great referrals from fellow physiotherapists who don’t fit pessaries themselves. Most of the time they are appropriate referrals, but every once in a while, the…
Sex and POP
My clients often have many questions regarding sex and pelvic organ prolapse (POP). “Can my partner feel my prolapse? Will sex make my prolapse worse? Is sex painful with a…
Stress Urinary Incontinence
What is it? Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is defined as urinary leakage that occurs with sudden pressure on the urethra/bladder from movement or activity such as coughing, laughing, sneezing, standing…
Rectocele versus Rectal Prolapse
Rectocele. Rectal prolapse. The same thing? I often see these two terms used interchangeably, but they refer to two different conditions. The rectum refers to the lowest 12-15 centimetres of…
Incontinence Ring – Insertion and Removal Instructions
So you just got your pessary- congrats! Your physiotherapist explained how to insert and remove it and you practiced a few times with her in the clinic, but you can’t…
Tips for Removing your Pessary
Your pessary has been sitting in the perfect spot, high up in the vagina, supporting your organs just like it’s supposed to do. But now you have to take it…
The Pelvic Floor- What is it?
The pelvic floor is a group of muscles and soft tissue that make up the bottom of the pelvis. They run from the pubic bone in the front to the…
Using Accommodators Prior to Pessary Use
Purpose Accommodators are sometimes used to help “stretch” vaginal tissue in order that the insertion/removal of a pessary becomes more tolerable. Common Conditions Accommodators are useful in situations where the…
Pessaries and Pelvic Floor Muscles
Today we are going to discuss common questions regarding pessary use and pelvic floor muscles. A question I am often asked by clients and fellow physiotherapists alike is, “Can I…
Pelvic Organ Prolapse
What is it? Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is when any of the pelvic organs- the bladder, urethra, uterus, vagina, rectum, or small intestine- sit lower than normal due to tissue…