Tips for Improving Urge Urinary Incontinence
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Urinary urgency happens when the bladder squeezes when it is not supposed to. This can cause urine leakage or urge…
patient education
Proper Toileting Posture
When having a bowel movement, it is helpful to position yourself on the toilet so that poop can leave easily.…
Rectal Pain
Pain in the anus or rectum is often called rectal pain. There are different types of rectal pain. Functional rectal…
General Bowel Health
The goal is to have a bowel movement in a regular pattern. This will vary for everyone. It is normal…
How to Put on Your Pelvic Girdle Support Belt
INSTRUCTIONS Locate the middle seam of your belt. Place the middle seam in line with the lowest part of your…
9 Questions to Ask Your Physical Therapist
Choosing to participate in physical therapy, or specialized (pelvic, obstetric, lymphedema) physical therapy, can seem like a daunting experience. Discussing…
Part 3 – Prostatectomy: Rehabilitation Assessment and Treatment Considerations
Part 2 – Rehabilitation Assessment and Treatment Considerations Recovery from a radical prostatectomy is a considerable challenge for many men.…
Part 2 – Prostatectomy: Approaches, Side Effects and Impact on Function
Part 2 – What Happens When I Have Prostate Surgery? As with other pelvic surgeries such as hernia repairs or…
What You Need to Know: 2022 Elections and Bylaws Amendment Vote
Is your APTA Pelvic Health membership up-to-date? If you are an APTA Pelvic Health member, please make sure you have…
Part 1: Prostatectomy: An Introduction and A Patient’s Experience
Introduction Prostate cancer is a reality for many men in the world. In the United States, there are about 500,000…
