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Kim Gillespie

posted 05/07/2008, comments (2)

As Seen On Oprah, Dr. Christiane Northrop says...

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... Read more Chevron

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posted 05/02/2008, comments (2)

Female Athletes & Incontinence

"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... Read more Chevron

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posted 04/16/2008, comment (1)

Repositioning Techniques for Bladder Prolapse

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... Read more Chevron

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posted 04/07/2008, comments (2)

Restore Bladder Control

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... Read more Chevron

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posted 01/10/2008, comments (0)

C-Section or Not? Choosing a Caesarean Section Delivery to Avoid Incontinence

Historically, a Caesarean Section or C-section for short had been performed in emergencies if a mother or baby had trouble during delivery. This procedure goes back to biblical times. In the last century, the incidence of the surgery increased profoundly. Now it accounts for at least one-third of births in this country. Some of them are... Read more Chevron

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