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In this episode I sit down with Kelowna based Urologist, Dr. Matthew Ho to discuss: What you can expect at a Urology appointmentDiagnostic tests commonly ordered Common reasons men are referred to a urologist and treatment suggestions that may
In this episode I sit down with dual board certified general and colorectal surgeon, Dr. Ritha Belizaire to discuss: What are hemorrhoids? What causes anal fissures?Anal itchinessHow the pelvic floor is related to these conditionsTreatment opti
In this episode I sit down with speech language pathologist (SLP) Ashley Michaelis to discuss: Similarities between the voice box and pelvic floor Relationship between voice, breathing and pelvic floorMissed connections in the researchWays we c
In this episode I sit down with physiotherapist and olympic weight lifter, Brittney Klingmann and Dietician Melissa Hardy to discuss: Common symptoms women experience (tired, low mood, decreased performance, low libido, pelvic floor symptoms)Ho
In part 2 of this 2 part episode, I sit down with Sexual Health Education Teacher, Jenny Rabinovich to discuss:Ways that habits, beliefs and knowledge from our childhood carries forward to adult related pelvic floor issues The Sexual Health Edu
In part 1 of this 2 part episode, I sit down with Sexual Health Education Teacher, Jenny to discuss:Ways that habits, beliefs and knowledge from our childhood carries forward to adult related pelvic floor issues The Sexual Health Education curr
In this episode, I sit down with New Westminster BC based Urogynecologist, Dr. Merry Gong to discuss: Operative vaginal birth (vacuum, forceps, episiotomy)What do these instruments look like and indications for their useIndications for operativ
In this episode, I sit down with psychotherapist, Lucy Snider to discuss:How the pelvic floor is related to previous sexual traumaWhat you can expect at a pelvic physiotherapy appointmentWhat may take place at a psychotherapy appointment What i
In this episode, I sit down with physiotherapist clinician/researcher Dr. Sinead Dufour and Sinead O’Donovan from SRC to discuss:The evidence based benefits of compression The quality garments SRC has developed for incontinence, prolapse and th
In this episode I sit down with Dr. Lori Brotto; Professor in the UBC Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Registered Psychologist and Executive Director of the Women’s Health Research Institute of BC and Principal Investigator in the HER-
In this episode, I sit down with physiotherapy clinician and researcher Dr. Sinéad Dufour and Founder and CEO of Urospot, Erin Craven to discuss: Kegel chair (emsella) controversyVarious marketing strategiesPhysiotherapy skepticisms HIFEM techn
In this episode, I sit down with Christie Uipi, a psychotherapist specializing in the treatment of chronic pain, anxiety and depression and the founder of The Better Mind Center to discuss: Pain is invisible and so are pelvic floor issuesHow pa
In this episode I sit down with fellow pelvic health physiotherapist and leader in the field of diastasis, Munira Hudani to discuss:The increasing awareness around the topic of diastasis rectus abdominis and the confusion that comes with itConf
In this episode, I sit down with clinician-researcher Sarah Lord Ferguson to discuss: Current trends in physiotherapyPhysiotherapy as a businessExpectations that patients may have of their physiotherapistPatients are not a blank slateThe import
In this episode, I sit down with Beverly Hills based urogynecologist, Dr. Alexandra Dubinskaya to discuss: The importance of sex and difficulties when it comes to talking about itThe female sexual response cycleDesire: various types of sexual
In this episode, I sit down with Kelowna based OBGYN Dr. Kate Collins to discuss: Reasons/symptoms that may indicate a hysterectomy could be beneficialDifferent surgical procedures (vaginal, open abdominal, laprascopic) Types of hysterectomy Su
In this episode, I sit down with Beverly Hills based urogynecologist, Dr. Alexandra Dubinskaya to discuss: What is prolapse?Typical sequence of events that happens when patients experience symptoms of prolapse and how they may end up in the o
In this episode, I sit down with women health advocate and self proclaimed menopause chick, Shirley Weir to discuss: The negative stigma around the term ‘menopause’The relationship between perimenopause, menopause and post menopauseSymptoms com
In this episode, I sit down with registered nurse, Kirsten Curruthers who was curious to know ways she can better support her patients who undergo colonoscopy. Here are some of the things we discuss: Common patient symptom patterns Kirsten noti
77. Finding confidence as a new pelvic health physiotherapist with Anniken Chadwick and Trish Gipson
In this episode, I sit down with Anniken Chadwick and Trish Gipson from the Cheerful Academy to discuss: Reasons why new physiotherapy graduates are starting off in niche areas like pelvic healthDifferences between practicing in orthopaedic vs
In this episode, I sit down with Kelowna based OBGYN Dr. Kate Collins to discuss: The stress that uncertainty and lack of control can have on an expecting momHow far out can moms planning a c-section expect to know their delivery date?The seque
In this episode, I sit down with fellow physiotherapy clinician, researcher and educator, Katie Kelly to discuss: Similarities in acute care needs between limb surgery and cesarean birthHow can abdominal compression support help after c-section
In this episode, I sit down with Kristin Eapen, a birth doula and Lamaze certified childbirth educator to discuss: Reasons why new moms have a hard time asking for help How physical recovery after birth is similar to recovery after a knee surge
In this episode I sit down with Kiran Mann, a resident doctor in obstetrics and gynecology and member of the Be Pelvic Health Aware Campaign to discuss: Definition and symptoms of a urinary tract infection (UTI)Factors that may make someone mor
In this episode, I sit down with Registered Dietician Haeli Draper to discuss: Nutritional considerations leading up to birthThe effects of constipation on the pelvic floor and nutritional suggestions for softer stoolsAre there ideal foods to c
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