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This month is Bladder Awareness Month! Various studies have found that the prevalence of urinary incontinence ranges from 5-70% depending on the age and gender. The majority of studies report an average of 25-45% prevalence. Women are affected more than men with 53% of women reporting urinary incontinence. Of these women, 30% reported moderate to…
Despite being a topic often shrouded in silence, issues such as pelvic pain, urinary dysfunction, and sexual dysfunction can significantly impact men’s quality of life. Pelvic health extends beyond reproductive and urinary functions; it encompasses a complex network of muscles, nerves, and organs that play a vital role in mobility, stability, and overall well-being. Yet,…
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…
Have you ever stood up from the toilet only to notice you have a few drops of urine escape without your control? This has a name! It’s called post micturition dribble, or post-void dribbling. It is a common condition in which a small amount of urine gets stuck in the urethra and then once you…
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…