Most people have heard of Kegel exercises. Fewer could tell you what they actually do, and even fewer know that Kegels are only half the story (for both women and men!). Pelvic floor health sits at a strange intersection of…
By Sari Uretsky, Pelvic Health Physiotherapist Pelvic organ prolapse is a common yet often misunderstood condition that affects many women across their lifespan. While it can sound alarming, prolapse is not always painful or disruptive, and in many cases it…
By Rosie Dumbrell, Women’s Health PT, Director of Everform Therapywear Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) and Light Bladder Leaks (LBL) are incredibly common, with one in 2 women experiencing POP in their lifetime, and 1 in 3 experiencing bladder leaks at…
By Kristen Parise, BSc, MSc, BHSc PT If you’ve recently been diagnosed with pelvic organ prolapse (POP), you might be feeling overwhelmed, scared, or even embarrassed. Take a deep breath – you’re not alone, and there’s plenty of reason for…
By Elisha Zavier, CVO, Founder, V Lounge So you’re suddenly (or have been for awhile) leaking pee and are a sneeze away from disaster or the trampoline is now your worst enemy or waking up at night or having strong…
By Lainie Givens, OTR/L, CPHS Rectal prolapse is when part of the rectum protrudes out of the anus. This can be painful, distressing, and greatly affect quality of life. This condition is more commonly seen in women, but can also…
By Lara Desrosiers, MSc, OT, POP Warrior Prolapse recovery often involves ups and downs. I consider a setback to be any experience with my POP that might send me into a tailspin of worry about my POP getting worse, helplessness…
By Jeanette Brown, Core/Pelvic Floor Specialist When dealing with pelvic floor issues, we only focus on the area where we’re feeling the discomfort. Did you know how you stand, move and sit has a huge impact on your pelvic floor…
By Elisha Zavier, CVO, Founder, V Lounge 5 weeks after my son was born, and much to my surprise, I found something poking out of a place it shouldn’t be (firstly, the fact that I could bend that way to…
By Lara Desrosiers, MSc, OT One major challenge that often comes alongside the Pelvic Organ Prolapse experience is something that I like to call the “POP Hijack”. This describes the many ways that prolapse sensations, activities to manage or control…
By Lara Desrosiers, MSc. OT Reg. (Ont.) Lara’s Top 4 Coughing Tips When you are dealing with leaking, pelvic organ prolapse or both, bouts of illness that involve a lot of coughing are no fun. One thing that can be…
By Shelly Prosko, PT, Yoga therapist, Pioneer of PhysioYoga Mindfulness practices are gaining popularity and even appear to be quite trendy these days. Perhaps it is because we know, and have experienced, that there is tremendous value in being present…
