I’m leaking while I run!…. What type of incontinence do I have and what can I do about it? Leaking urine, also known as urinary incontinence, can affect both women and men of all ages and backgrounds. Urinary incontinence is…
It can become extremely frustrating if your child hasn’t become reliably continent by the time you expect they would. It can be difficult to understand why the problem is occurring. Laundry or continence products can be burdensome, both in terms…
Products To Help Erectile Dysfunction Post Prostatectomy What causes erectile dysfunction post operatively? Damage to vital penile nerves during a radical prostatectomy can lead to neuropraxia (interruption of nerve impulse transmission). This results in temporary erectile dysfunction for about 70…
Top 5 Physiotherapy tips to consider when preparing for prostatectomy Here are some easy ways of helping to prepare for prostatectomy surgery and make the recovery afterwards a positive one. See our top 5 physiotherapy tips to consider when preparing for…
STOP GUZZLING WATER! How often have you reached the end of your day and realised… “I’ve not had a single drop of water today!” then thought… “I’ll just down this bottle so that I stay hydrated” then you find…
Pre-op prostatectomy advice How can I best prepare pre-op for my prostatectomy surgery? It is ideal to begin training 4-6 weeks prior to surgery to increase the changes of a speedy recovery post-op after having a prostatectomy. Bladder training No just…
“Just in case” visits How much is too many trips to the toilet? “Just in case visits” can have a big impact on your pelvic floor Who to see in clinic: Alice Mackenzie LinkedIn Robin Kerr and Linkedin
Toileting position Toileting position when sitting on the toilet is highly important in enabling the emptying of the bladder and bowels. Physiotherapist Alice Mackenzie talks about why having the correct toileting position is so important. The squatting position relaxes…