What is it? A pessary is a removable silicone device that is inserted into the vagina like a tampon. Purpose 1. Pelvic organ prolapse: to lift/support the pelvic organs from below and decrease symptoms of heaviness, pressure or bulging. 2. Stress urinary incontinence: to decrease urinary leakage by compressing...
There are many reasons to see a pelvic health physiotherapist both pre and postnatally. Here are my top 4: 1. To assess the state, health and function of your pelvic floor muscles In order to truly know the state of the pelvic floor muscles ( the muscles...
"Lubricant", as defined by Merriam-Webster dictionary, is "something that lessens or prevents friction or difficulty" and "a substance...
If you are pregnant, don't think that leaking urine, having constant pelvic pain and abdominal separation are 'just what happens'. Plenty can be done during pregnancy and after delivery to help these issues. MYTH #1: UNSAFE EXERCISES IN THE PRESENCE OF A DIASTASIS RECTUS ABDOMINIS Many, if...
Traditional medical advice has been for exercising women to reduce their habitual levels of exertion during pregnancy and for non-exercising women to refrain from initiating strenuous exercise programs. This advice was based on concerns that exercise could negatively affect early pregnancy outcomes by increasing core...
How many times a day do you go to the bathroom to empty your bladder? Do you get up at night to go? Do you have pain associated with emptying your bladder? Do you ever have such a strong urge to go to the bathroom...
