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…
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…
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…