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 see my vagina 5 weeks after a tiny human shot out of my body was a freakin internal celebration I relished in). And I had ZERO clue what it was. …
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By Ingrid Harm-Ernandes Author, PT (Board Certified Women’s Health & Pelvic Floor Biofeedback) “I had no idea!” I have heard this from patients, doctors, nurses, physician assistants and others. Whenever a patient, medical practitioner or course attendee has spent an hour with me, they are amazed at how the pelvic musculoskeletal system is involved in pelvic conditions. In addition, they are astounded that there is actually something they can do …
By Trista Zinn Founder, Coreset Fitness Director & Owner, Hypopressives Canada Correcting ones posture has a significant impact on all things related to our respiratory function, core and pelvic health. We can’t talk about posture without mentioning our core. The relationship between our core and posture is complex, but with a little guidance you can start to see and feel the difference. Our ‘core’ is responsible for posture, and …
By Jeanette Brown Core/Pelvic Floor Specialist If you suffer from bladder urgency, leaking or pelvic organ prolapse, you can immediately implement some simple, time-saving strategies to help your pelvic floor. As women, large companies target us into believing that it’s normal for our bladders to leak and provide us with the solution of purchasing their absorbent pads and underwear. These are not a solution to the root cause of the …
By Amanda Olson DPT, PRPC Are you hesitant to try vaginal weights? Learn more about the impairments that can be treated with kegel weights and evidence-based clinical reasoning that debunks some of the myths surrounding weight use. Utilizing Vaginal Weights Vaginal weights are utilized by inserting the weight just above the levator ani, and is supported by all of the pelvic floor muscles collectively. If the weight begins to slip, it …
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By Trista Zinn, Founder, Coreset Fitness/Director & Owner Hypopressives Canada Please note this is an abridged version of my story. As a personal trainer who specialized in pre/postnatal training and working with older adults, pelvic floor health was commonly mentioned. At the time, I was unaware of the varying stages of incontinence, nor did I know that 40-50% of women in their lifetime would suffer from some form of pelvic …
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