Incontinence
Vaginal Estrogen for Urinary Tract Infections (UTI): Does it help?
Iโm so pleased to share a comprehensive critical review of the top randomized controlled trials about vaginal estrogen vs. placebos in preventing or treating UTIs in postmenopausal women. ~Tracy Sher, PT, MPT, DPT (2022) ๐๐ผ๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐จ๐๐ฒ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐ฉ๐ฎ๐ด๐ถ๐ป๐ฎ๐น ๐๐๐๐ฟ๐ผ๐ด๐ฒ๐ป ๐๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐จ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ป๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ ๐ง๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ ๐๐ป๐ณ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ (๐จ๐ง๐๐) ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐จ๐ฟ๐ผ๐น๐ผ๐ด๐ถ๐ฐ ๐ฆ๐๐บ๐ฝ๐๐ผ๐บ๐ ๐ถ๐ป ๐ฃ๐ผ๐๐๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐ผ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐๐๐ฎ๐น ๐ช๐ผ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป?โฃ โฃ This is available…
Read MorePregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism and Pelvic Global Academy: A Power-Packed Partnership (an Interview with Brianna Battles)
by Heather Edwards, Pelvic Global Academy Course Coordinator and Content Manager ย Some of you may have noticed and others may have already signed up for this hot ticket, but did you know that you can now get your Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism Certification through Pelvic Global Academy (Pelvic Guru, LLC)? Among the fantastic benefits…
Read MoreCervical, Pelvic Floor, and Diaphragm Connection: An Interview with Susan Clinton
Did you know that even your voice and ways you create sound can not only be indicative of dysfunction but also be part of the solution? Sing your way to continence? Sound more fun than kegels? I think soโฆ but letโs see what Susan Clinton has to say in the matter.
Read MorePediatric Incontinence and Pelvic Floor: An Interview with Dawn Sandalcidi
Introduction:ย Dawn Sandalcidi is certainly recognized as an expert in pediatric pelvic floor treatment.ย In order to share more with all of you about the field of pediatric pelvic PT, Dawnโs background, and the upcoming course, we were lucky enough to get an interview with Dawn!ย The Interview:ย PG: What drove you to specialize in pediatric…
Read More5 Critical Errors Women Make During CrossFit
5 Critical Errors Women Make During CrossFit CrossFit is a worldwide phenomenon. The CrossFit Games Open had nearly 300,000 entries for the first workout. There are over 11,000 affiliates around the world. CrossFit is here to stay and it is a GOOD thing. But just like every other exercise program or sport in the world,…
Read MoreKegels and Comedy? Meet Gusset Grippers.
Meet Gusset Grippers. Stand-up comedy about ‘wee’, ‘pish’, and ‘banging on’. The 1st Pelvic Professional Spotlight MEET GUSSET GRIPPERS! Who is Elaine Miller, A.K.A Gussie Grips, Gusset Grippers? Usually, discussing matters of urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse is NO laughing matter. However, there’s a fabulous, hilarious physiotherapist in the UK (Edinburgh, Scotland) who’s found…
Read MoreWhat IS Pelvic Physical Therapy and Why Doesn’t EVERYONE Know About It?
True story – During graduate school (Northwesternย shout out) for physical therapy over 15 years ago, I distinctly remember turning to a friend in class and stating emphatically, “Mark my words, I will NEVER EVER do what the therapist is doing in that video. NEVER. Why are we even seeing this in class?”. You may wonder…
Read MorePelvic Pain Research: What’s Happening and Who’s Recruiting?
Pelvic pain research “nerd alert”. You have been warned! Here’s a sampling of some of the great research projects and trials (primarily pelvic pain with some others sprinkled in) listed asย CURRENTLYย recruiting subjects in the United States and Canada. ย Who else hopes the funding dollars are there to support these (crossing fingers)!? Let’s face it: pelvic…
Read More10 Common Misconceptions About Pelvic Physical Therapy
Have you ever heard of pelvic physical therapy before? Many have not, but this specialty can be a crucial part of someone’s complete medical care – for women, men, and even children. As one my patients recently said, ย “I had no idea this sort of thing exists, but I’m sure glad I found it because…
Read MoreDear CrossFit and “CrossFit Gynecologist,” I’m Appalled. There’s Help For ‘Peeing’ During Workouts!
What’s the Issue? Recently, a CrossFit video, entitled, ‘CrossFit – Do You Pee During Workouts?’ was released on YouTube. CrossFit participants were interviewed at theย Central East Regional competition. ย “CrossFit is the principal strength and conditioning program for many police academies and tactical operations teams, military special operations units, champion martial artists, and hundreds of other…
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