Information and opinions on Incontinence from Kim Gillespie at IncontinenceNetwork.com. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. (www.HealthCentral.com) is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/incontinence/c/71981 http://www.healthcentral.com/incontinence/c/71981/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/incontinence/c/71981 http://www.healthcentral.com/incontinence/c/71981/27265/pressure Wed, 07 May 2008 19:06:17 -0000 Kim Gillespie Lifting heavy items, holding our breath and pushing to have a bowel movement are common ways in which we "bear down" to get things done. Bearing down may seem harmless and maybe even necessary, but it's effects can be extremely detrimental. When we bear down, pressure is exerted within the abdominal cavity, pushing against all structures and forcing weaker structures to give way. Unfortunately, the pelvic floor... http://www.healthcentral.com/incontinence/c/71981/27265/pressure http://www.healthcentral.com/incontinence/c/71981/27263/dr-christiane Wed, 07 May 2008 18:37:32 -0000 Kim Gillespie   In January of this year, Oprah welcomed Dr. Christiane Northrop, a specialist in Women's Health, to stand before America and discuss the stuff nobody wants to talk about: incontinence! Dr. Northrop stressed the importance of proper pelvic floor strengthening exercises (Kegels) and suggested that patients with incontinence should see a women's health Physical Therapist to ensure that they are performing Kegels correctly... http://www.healthcentral.com/incontinence/c/71981/27263/dr-christiane http://www.healthcentral.com/incontinence/c/71981/26793/taylor-kegels Fri, 02 May 2008 18:04:17 -0000 Kim Gillespie "Participation in regular athletics appears to be a significant risk factor for having Urinary Stress Incontinence," claims an article published in the most recent edition of the American Physical Therapy Association's Section On Women's Health. The study conducted at Duke University compared pelvic floor activity (not necessarily strength) and frequency of incontinence in collegiate women athletes vs non-athletes... http://www.healthcentral.com/incontinence/c/71981/26793/taylor-kegels http://www.healthcentral.com/incontinence/c/71981/25356/bladder Wed, 16 Apr 2008 18:42:00 -0000 Kim Gillespie Bladder prolapse, or cystocele, is a common problem postpartum and often years later. When the bladder drops into the vaginal space, it weakens the pelvic floor due to increased pressure and can cause urinary incontinence. Additionally, since the bladder drops to a lower position in the pelvis, the urethra can often get "kinked" which results in post-void dribbling, or dribbling that occurs when you stand following urination... http://www.healthcentral.com/incontinence/c/71981/25356/bladder http://www.healthcentral.com/incontinence/c/71981/24437/control Mon, 07 Apr 2008 22:38:00 -0000 Kim Gillespie Whether your bladder is irritable, leaking, or you are frequently running to the bathroom, the loss of bladder control is embarrassing for anyone. You may be recently postpartum, had a recent hysterectomy or just realizing your bladder control is diminishing. Don't worry - Physical Therapy can help (Oprah's show featured Dr Christine Northrop who recommended PT for incontinence!). Your comprehensive treatment plan can include an... http://www.healthcentral.com/incontinence/c/71981/24437/control