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…
What is “The Knack”?
The knack refers to the timing of a kegel or pelvic floor muscle contraction. Not only is it important to have strong pelvic floor muscles (PFMs), but also good control,…
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…