As a follow up to our blog on 'Pelvic Pain in Males', this entry will review some of the urinary and sexual concerns that may arise in male pelvic health. Leakage with Movement, Cough or Lifting The pelvic floor assists the sphincters of the prostate in controlling...
Did you know that breast (or chest) massage is within the scope of practice of a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT)? RMT's who are trained in Ontario receive specific training in breast/chest massage as part of their 2200 hour certification. Advanced training in breast massage can...
This October, some of our practitioners from Proactive Pelvic Health Centre had the opportunity to attend the 2019 International Pelvic Pain Society (IPPS) conference, which was hosted right here in Toronto! IPPS raises awareness and promotes education about interdisciplinary approaches to treatment of chronic pelvic...
What is a Vaginoplasty? A vaginoplasty is a surgical procedure that results in the construction or reconstruction of the vagina. In this blog, we will be exploring the 'penile inversion vaginoplasty', which is a procedure that uses the tissues from the penis and scrotum to create...
Guest Blog by: Janette Yee, AT Autumn in Toronto provides the perfect temperature and conditions for outdoor sports. Now you, having just had a baby, can't wait to get back into running. But, how do you get from loose abs, incontinence, and full-body aches and pains...
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...
Prenatal Osteopathic Care From the moment you discover you are pregnant, the amount of information and advice, warranted or not, is overwhelming. You equip yourself with the best baby gear, collect books, attend hypnobirthing class, prenatal pilates and attempt to prepare as best as you can...
When you're pregnant, it can sometimes seem like everyone's got an opinion about what you should or shouldn't be doing. From magazines, to blog posts, to old wives tales...
It's that time of year where you're likely donning lighter clothes , spending time outside, and filling up on vitamin D. Therefore, finding a sunscreen that works for you is incredibly important because it's one of the necessary ingredients to protect your skin. Here's what you...
It goes without saying that the world of pelvic health is never boring. For patients and therapists alike, there is always something new to learn, a new area to explore and a new direction in which to grow. Physical therapy is an evidence-based practice, and...
