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…
Cube – 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…
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…
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…
Which Pessary is Right for Me?
Pessary fitting must be completed by an appropriately trained health care professional (specially trained doctors, nurses or physiotherapists). The health care professional will do an internal exam to get an…
Prolapse Symptom Management – Rest and Recovery Positions
During the day, gravity puts downward pressure on the pelvic floor muscles and abdominal and pelvic organs, such that by the end of the day, your prolapse symptoms of heaviness,…
Urinary Tract Infection Prevention
(Adapted from Pelvic Health Solutions) Drink plenty of fluids, especially water. This helps to dilute your urine and ensures you urinate more frequently, allowing bacteria to be flushed from your…
Bladder Emptying Techniques
With pelvic organ prolapse (POP), it is imperative that one avoids straining to empty her bladder or bowels, as extra downward pressure on the pelvic floor and pelvic organs can…