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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
Use of a pessary can be life changing for the better when it fits well and does what it's supposed to. Studies have shown that as many as 90% of…
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…
When trialing pessaries, women sometimes ask, “How do I know if the pessary is working?”. Pessaries do not directly fix prolapses or the mechanical breakdown behind stress urinary incontinence; rather,…
History of Pessaries Did you know the use of pessaries for pelvic organ prolapse dates back to the days of Hippocrates?! The use of pessaries was even documented in early…
When to seek medical attention when using a pessary If you experience any of the below listed symptoms, remove your pessary, notify your physiotherapist and see your doctor. Medical treatment…