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Low Pressure Fitness Level 2: A Certification Series – SELF-PACED with Tamara Rial

By Pelvic Guru | June 3, 2021 |

Low Pressure Fitness Level 2 with Tamara Rial

REGISTER HERE Instructor: Tamara Rial, PhD, CSPS Dates & Location: This course can be found online and self paced HERE. Prerequisites: Low Pressure Fitness Level one is required in order to participate in level 1 with Tamara Rial. Course Description: This two-day continuing education seminar is the next step in the Low Pressure Fitness Certification…

Beginners’ Guide to Pelvic Floor Muscle Exercises

By Pelvic Guru | September 25, 2020 |

Pelvic Floor 101 to teach people how to do a kegel and understand pelvic physical therapy

There are questions that come up around the topic of pelvic floor muscle exercises. Here at Pelvic Guru, the most common questions we receive are: Where are the pelvic floor muscles and what do they do? What is a kegel and is it the same as a pelvic floor contraction? Is a pelvic floor exercise…

Kegels and Comedy? Meet Gusset Grippers.

By Pelvic Guru | February 3, 2014 |

Usually, matters of urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse is NO laughing matter. However, Elaine Miller, a hilarious physiotherapist in the UK has found a unique way to bring these topics to the comedy stage with grace.

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…

10 Common Misconceptions About Pelvic Physical Therapy

By Pelvic Guru | August 5, 2013 |

Jessica Powley discusses 10 major 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, “I had no idea this sort of thing exists, but I’m sure glad I found it because…

Pelvic Floor, Prolapse, and Transvaginal Mesh Complications. What’s the Connection?

By Pelvic Guru | August 22, 2012 |

Elizabeth Carrollton discusses the connection between pelvic floor, prolapse, and transvaginal mesh complications.

Featured guest article, by Elizabeth Carrollton who writes about defective medical devices and dangerous drugs for Drugwatch. How to Keep Your Pelvic Floor Healthy and Strong The pelvic floor is an essential muscle group, supporting pelvic organs, including the bladder, uterus and rectum, as well as contributing to core strength and balance. Childbirth is easier and recovery…