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Low pressure fitness, or hypopressive, training is an exercise method that includes postural movements and a specialized breathing technique. It was developed in the 1980’s in Europe initially to help treat pelvic organ prolapse and urinary incontinence. Since then, this exercise technique has jumped in popularity and uses. Similar to yoga and Pilates, in that…
Some may argue that the occasional leakage of drops of urine during moments of coughing, sneezing, laughing, jumping, or running is a natural consequence of childbirth or menopause. This common occurrence is known as stress urinary incontinence (SUI), where urine is involuntarily lost during activities that momentarily increase intra-abdominal pressure (IAP). While SUI affects a…
It’s become commonplace to hear women state that it’s normal to start leaking urine after they’ve had a baby. Coughing? Leak. Laughing? Leak. Running? Extra Leak. Does one just accept this as a norm, and succumb to wearing pads or even diapers for the rest of one’s life. Should You Just Accept Leakage as Part…
Fill in the blank: “When I drink ____ I am running to the bathroom.” If something came to mind, it is possible that it could be a bladder irritant of yours! What is a bladder irritant? Simply put, a bladder irritant is any food or drink that will cause irritation to the bladder. Bladder irritants…
You may only think of ultrasound as a device used to detect pregnancy and monitor the health of a growing baby, but did you know that ultrasound can be used to train the muscles of your core and pelvic floor? Real time ultrasound (RTUS) Real Time Ultrasound is an imaging tool used by physical therapists…