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Post Pelvic or Vaginal Surgery Tips and Tools
Pelvic physical therapy is often used as a conservative treatment prior to surgery, but it is also beneficial following the healing phase of pelvic surgery.
Your therapist will provide education regarding your pelvic floor and your particular surgery and then they will further examine your pelvis. They will walk you through each part of the examination and make sure you feel comfortable.
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3 Ways to Reduce the Risk of Incontinence
Do you leak when you laugh, sneeze or jump? What about when you are running to use the toilet? Truth of the matter is either you or someone you know does. It is very common. One previous study found that 51.1 percent of women have urinary incontinence. Even though it is as common as flipping a coin and landing heads, it is NOT normal. Here are 3 ways you can reduce your risk of peeing your pants.
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What Are Dilators and How Do They Work?
What Are Dilators? Vaginal dilators, sometimes referred to as vaginal trainers or pelvic floor trainers, are a common tool used in pelvic floor the... -
Dilators, What Are They Used For And Who Can Use Them?
Vaginal dilators are an instrument used to gently stretch the vagina. They are used when the vagina has become narrowed, such as from many conditions, as listed below. If you need assistance keeping your vagina open and be more elastic, using vaginal dilators can be very effective. They are used to help reduce pain and discomfort during penetration and sexual intercourse.