This episode is meant to follow Episode #96, Erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, urinary issues, pain and the prostate with Urologist, Dr. Matthew Ho.  In this episode with fellow physiotherapist, Corinne Wade, we discuss the physiotherapy approach to addressing some of the most common pelvic floor related symptoms that men experience.  Erectile dysfunction Premature ejaculation Urinary issues  Genital and pelvic pain  Prostate related issues  Corinne Wade is a registered physiotherapist with 25 years' experience in pelvic floor physiotherapy.  She has ..read more

In this episode I sit down with Kelowna based Urologist, Dr. Matthew Ho to discuss:  What you can expect at a Urology appointment Diagnostic tests commonly ordered  Common reasons men are referred to a urologist and treatment suggestions that may be provided  Urinary issues Storage issues (frequency, urge, incontinence, pain, nighttime urination) Issues with emptying (weak flow, straining, blockage, stop/start, not fully emptying) Erectile dysfunction Genital pain Premature ejaculation Prostate related issues Physiotherapy is a common treatment recommendation, stay tuned fo ..read more

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 itchiness How the pelvic floor is related to these conditions Treatment options including creams, physio, botox, stress management, bowel hygiene, surgery and more Dr. Ritha Belizaire is a dual board certified general and colorectal surgeon in Houston, Texas and the owner of Houston Community Surgical, a solo colorectal surgery private practice. She is passionate about providing accessible, inclusive surgical ca ..read more

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 floor Missed connections in the research Ways we can use the pelvic floor to train the voice and the voice to train the pelvic floor How sounds we make in birth influence the pelvic floor Noises we make in sport to increase performance  Ashley Michaelis (she/her/hers) embarked on her undergraduate journey in Voice Performance & Music Education at Case Western Reserve University ..read more

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) How do we know if they are due to hormones, stress. Lack of sleep, nutritional deficiency? The difference between RED (relative energy deficiency) and LEA (low energy availability) Low energy availability in the perinatal, athletic, perimenopausal populations Melissa Hardy is a sport dietitian and private practice owner at East Coast Performance N ..read more

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) How do we know if they are due to hormones, stress. Lack of sleep, nutritional deficiency? The difference between RED (relative energy deficiency) and LEA (low energy availability) Low energy availability in the perinatal, athletic, perimenopausal populations Melissa Hardy is a sport dietitian and private practice owner at East Coast Performance N ..read more

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 Education curriculum  Middle years and high school focus focus (grades 7-12)  healthy vs unhealthy relationships consent sexual decision making contraception  prevention of sexually transmitted infections. Suggestions for parents (how to ask them what they are learning at school and supplement their learning at home) Jenny is mom to ..read more

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 curriculum  Elementary years focus (grades 4-6)  puberty education (periods, hormones, pimples, hair, body odour) reproduction and pregnancy hygiene (vulvar and penile considerations) personal safety/consent for touch (self touch, good vs bad secrets)  Suggestions for parents (how to ask them what they are learning at school and supple ..read more

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 use Indications for operative vaginal birth vs. Cesarean birth Risks associated with vacuum and forceps Canada has the highest rates of obstetrical trauma C-section rates rising Ways to decrease rates of operative vaginal birth  Ways to support those with pelvic floor injuries after birth Dr. Merry Gong completed her medical undergraduate training, residency in Obste ..read more

In this episode, I sit down with psychotherapist, Lucy Snider to discuss: How the pelvic floor is related to previous sexual trauma What you can expect at a pelvic physiotherapy appointment What may take place at a psychotherapy appointment  What is EMDR therapy? Suggestions to help progress to pleasurable sexual activity How do you know when you are ready to process sexual trauma? Differences in how survivors process sexual trauma How previous sexual trauma may affect your preparation for birth Lucy Snider (she/her) is an experienced Psychosexual and Relationship Psychotherapist and Se ..read more