Let’s talk about an aspect of care that is frequently overlooked in pelvic health: “Prehabilitation”, or “prehab”. Defined as a “process of improving functional capability of a patient PRIOR to a surgical procedure so that the patient can withstand postoperative inactivity and possible associate decline.” (The American College of Surgeons). Prehabilitation can: Help you get … Continue reading Prehab: Preparing for Surgery & After
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Over Active Bladder; Is Your Bladder Truly on overdrive?
The OAB "Gotta Go Dance" affects all genders! “My bladder rules my life! It’s a joke with my friends and family that I know where every bathroom is between here and Timbuktu!” Check “Over Active Bladder (OAB)” on the internet and you will see multiple ads for medications! Let’s consider what OAB is, and some … Continue reading Over Active Bladder; Is Your Bladder Truly on overdrive?
Over Active Bladder; Is Your Bladder Truly on overdrive?
The OAB "Gotta Go Dance" affects all genders! “My bladder rules my life! It’s a joke with my friends and family that I know where every bathroom is between here and Timbuktu!” Check “Over Active Bladder (OAB)” on the internet and you will see multiple ads for medications! Let’s consider what OAB is, and some … Continue reading Over Active Bladder; Is Your Bladder Truly on overdrive?
A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words (or the “Ah-Ha” moment when you see your muscles working!)
RUSI: Rehabilitative Ultrasound Imaging. This non-invasive tool allows the Embody Physiotherapists to obtain objective measurements and to visualize deep and superficial muscle and fascial movement and function. It also allows us to evaluate (and retrain) deep pelvic floor function without internal evaluation. Briefly, it allows us to see what your muscles are doing. More importantly, … Continue reading A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words (or the “Ah-Ha” moment when you see your muscles working!)