In this Guest Expert episode, Gina talks pelvic health with Registered Physiotherapist Erin DeGagne.
You can find the full video hosted at:
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Topics covered:
- Introducing Erin Degagne
- How does pelvic health affect both men and women?
- What is pelvic health?
- How does pelvic health factor into weight loss?
- How to know if you have underlying pelvic health issues?
- How symptoms present in men and women
- Reasons you should seek a pelvic physiotherapist
- Should everyone be doing Kegels?
- How long should we be holding our urine?
- Bladder retraining
- What happens at your pelvic physiotherapist appointment?
- What are some things that people can do to address their pelvic health?
- Tips for retraining your bladder
- How your lifestyle can affect your pelvic health
- The difference between pelvic tension and weakness
- How diaphragmatic breathing can help your pelvic floor
- The difference between regular breathing and diaphragmatic breathing
- Things you can do to help Nocturia (waking up in the night to urinate)
- Water and pelvic health
- How much of our day should we set aside for stretches and breath work @32:30
- How to do a proper Kegel @34:38
- The impact weight gain and weight loss have on your pelvic health
- How menopause can affect your pelvic health
- Bowel movements and your pelvic floor
- How posture can affect your pelvic health
- How long should a bowel movement take?
- When should people seek out a pelvic health physiotherapist or doctor
- Seeing a pelvic health physiotherapist can be life-changing!
- What is a UROSPOT?
- Where to find Erin Degagne:
https://pelvichealthsolutions.ca/ (Find a local pelvic physiotherapist)
www.lakecountryphysio.com (Erin's clinic)
Follow Erin on Instagram: @squats.and.margs
- Tips for seeking out a physiotherapist
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