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5 Fixable Causes of Urinary Leakage in Women For too long, women have been led to believe that urinary leakage (incontinence) is an inevitable consequence of childbirth or aging. This pervasive myth leads millions to suffer, despite the fact that incontinence affects an estimated 25 to 45% of women globally (Milsom et al., 2018). We…
Train Smarter, Not Harder! February 5th is National Girls & Women in Sports Day, a perfect time to celebrate the power of female athleticism—and understand how to train correctly! While participation is soaring, understanding the female body’s unique physiology is key to avoiding injury and maximizing performance. Women shouldn’t train exactly like men. Female hormones…
Recovering Strength and Function Post-Treatment Cervical cancer diagnosis and treatment—which often involves surgery (hysterectomy, trachelectomy) and radiation—are profoundly impactful events. While treatment focuses on survival, patients often face chronic side effects that drastically reduce their quality of life. Some of these issues relate particularly to the pelvic floor and surrounding musculoskeletal system. Common Pelvic Floor…
Initiating the Rehabilitation Process for Your Pelvis and Core The journey of childbirth is profound and transformative, but its physical aftermath continues to remain under discussed. For many new parents, the months following delivery bring challenges that extend beyond sleepless nights—pelvic floor weakness, abdominal separation, and changes in core stability are common realities. What occurs…
Understanding Conditions and the Power of Balanced Strength The knee, a marvel of biomechanical engineering, is prone to a variety of conditions that can sideline even the most active individuals. From osteoarthritis and ligament injuries to tendinitis and patellofemoral pain syndrome, knee ailments often stem from a combination of wear and tear, trauma, and muscular…