Before entering the world of pelvic floor functionality, I had never really thought about pelvic organs in women beyond their relationship to childbearing. In fact, at the age of 40 I had never heard of pelvic organ prolapse in women. I didn't know what it was, much less how it felt. Or more importantly, I had no idea how women felt about... Read more
Having just recovered from foot surgery for bunion removal,
I am painfully aware of how essential the health status of our feet is to our
ability to stay active. Feet, and
specifically our big toe, give us stability and help with balance. Healthy feet allow us to remain safe when we
ambulate, or move about. Most of us
don't think about the... Read more
In recent years, the National Association for Continence conducted nationwide research in which
we learned that women with symptoms of overactive bladder, or OAB, are 2-3
times more likely to experience multiple, other medical disorders and diseases
than women who don't have OAB. Specifically,
they are more likely than others to suffer... Read more
Too many people have the impression that pelvic floor
muscles are used only in childbirth. And
many men don't realize that they have these muscles too, just like women. The truth is that the pelvic floor is a key
member of a team of muscles that, along with a vast network of nerves, vessels,
and connective tissue, form our inner core. The... Read more
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