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Kegel Exercises for Men Post-Prostatectomy May Not Always Be Good

Kegel Exercises for Men Post-Prostatectomy May Not Always Be Good Pelvic floor physiotherapy does not equal Kegels. It also involves teaching each patient how to manage the increased pressure in the system when they cough, sneeze or move, and also learning how to appropriately engage their pelvic floor muscles as they are moving in certain […]

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9 HELPFUL BACK PAIN FACTS

1. Most back pain is not a serious, life-threatening condition. 2. A weak core does not cause back pain, ever. Really. 3. Feeling like you won’t get better and avoiding moving around can make the pain last longer. 4. Imaging of the back (Xray, MRI) do not determine outcomes or how long pain lasts. Often […]

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Returning to Running After Baby

Let’s face it—giving birth is trauma to the body, and it takes time to heal before returning to anything even remotely athletic.  Several authors established the guidelines below based on the classifications from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (Goom, Tom & Donnely, Grainne & Brockwell, Emma. (2019). Returning to running postnatal – Guidelines […]

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Peeing all the time? Physiotherapy can help!

Symptoms of urinary urgency or frequency are very common and can be incredibly disruptive to your life. It is not a good feeling to have to run your life by where your next bathroom is. A physiotherapist with advanced training to treat pelvic floor dysfunction can help! There are several factors that you need to […]

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Is Pelvic Organ Prolapse Reversible?

Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is when the bladder or the uterus starts to descend in the vagina due to the muscles and connective tissue in the area not providing enough support. It is not typically painful per se, but can create a feeling of heaviness and pressure in the vagina that gets worse the longer […]

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Safe Return to Exercise After Baby

Exercise is good, right?  But how soon is too soon after giving birth? If you had an uncomplicated vaginal birth, you can start gentle exercise (walking, stairs, breathing exercises, some abdominal exercises) almost immediately after giving birth, but clear it with a medical professional first.  Research on women who begin exercise after giving birth shows […]

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Do We Really Need to Sit Up Straight?

Posture– or avoiding slouching—is often discussed by people who have lower back or neck pain.  People are often told to sit up straight, as poor posture has been thought to be one of the causes of back or neck pain. Research shows that people with low back pain may find certain postures painful, but it […]

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How Normal is it to Pee in the Night?

I always hesitate to use the word “normal”, as there are so many factors that go into how often you pee.  If you typically get up once in the night, then that is probably normal for you.  If your sleep is disrupted because you’re getting up more frequently, then possibly something needs to change during […]

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