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loss of bowel control

03/25/10 butcherTopics:Side Effects i have had a 3 level fusion w/ instruments of L3-4. L4-5, and L5-S1. since then my bowels and blatter have been uncontroled every once in a while. I had the instruments removed because i had fluid behind them. I have really bad muscle spams debilatating at night when try to lay down. 3... Read more Chevron

posted 03/25/2010, comment (1)|

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Tasha Mulligan MPT, Health Pro

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Pelvic Floor and Diaphragm: Floor and Ceiling of our Abdomen/Pelvis

I want to look closely at the relationship between our diaphragm and our pelvic floor. The diaphragm is the ceiling of our pelvis and abdomen, while our pelvic floor is just that...the floor of our pelvis and abdomen. Both of these structures are muscular tissue, both can descend down to a bowl shape, and both can draw up to a flattened,... Read more Chevron

posted 03/25/2010, comments (0)|

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Pelvic Floor Firing Pattern: Deepest Stabilizers First

What is the normal function and firing pattern for our pelvic floor? Why do we have to re-train this firing pattern again in order to regain continence? These are great questions that I want to answer because understanding the function of our pelvic floor will put you one step closer to a healthy pelvic floor contraction. Our pelvic floor... Read more Chevron

posted 03/11/2010, comments (0)|

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Incontinence is Not a Limitation

Sitting on the sidelines because of the fear of losing bladder control may actually be making your leakage worse in the long run. It's a simple case of muscle de-conditioning. In the physical therapy clinic, we often talk to patients about the "viscous pain cycle". The pain cycle goes like this - pain leads to decreased activity, which leads... Read more Chevron

posted 02/10/2010, comment (1)|

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Get out of jury duty due to incontinence....

For whatever it is worth, it is easy to get out of jury duty due to incontinence. I was finally summoned and I went to my urologist, and she gave a note to fax to the courts.

posted 01/14/2010, comments (3)|

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