Welcome back to Tales From the Floor, where we will be talking about all things pelvic floor physiotherapy! In our final episode, my team of pelvic floor physiotherapists and I are chatting about a very important topic: cancer rehab. As pelvic physiotherapists, we always look beyond the outcome of survival in oncology patients and instead focus on the effects that treatment can have. Gynecological cancer treatment has a huge impact on sexual health and we hope to shed some light on this often overlooked topic. Today, we will discuss the different types of gynecological cancers and the things we can do as pelvic physiotherapists to help cancer survivors on their road to recovery following treatment, including being another source of support and education. We’ll also touch on the side effects that can come with gynecological cancer and even breast cancer treatment, the things you can do at home to ensure you’re taking the best care of your pelvic floor after receiving treatment, and much more. Keep listening as we discuss the role of pelvic physiotherapists in cancer rehab and join us on Facebook and Instagram at @talesfromthefloor and @abodyinmotionrehab. Thank you so much to our incredible listeners, we hope you enjoyed this series as much as we’ve enjoyed sharing it with you! Tales From the Floor is all about honest, raw, and upbeat conversations that are meant to educate, empower, and introduce you to your pelvic floor as well as the ones we visit on a regular basis. This podcast is for everyone: all genders, all ages, and all stages. No more whispering, it’s time to talk tales from the floor! You can also connect with Keri, Laura, and Nadia on Instagram at: @kerivpelvicpt @pelvicphysiobylaura @pelvichealthharmony

Welcome back to Tales From the Floor, where we will be talking about all things pelvic floor physiotherapy! In our second last episode, my team of pelvic floor physiotherapists and I are focusing on boot camps, barbells, running, and your pelvic floor! There is a conundrum of misinformation out there on women and exercise and we are here to clear up the confusion for you. Today, we will touch on exercise during and after pregnancy. As pelvic floor physiotherapists, we help moms-to-be and new moms tailor their exercise programs to their individual situations and determine what kind of exercise is right for them. Pregnancy and giving birth doesn’t mean you can’t exercise; it just means that changes might have to be made to your normal routine. Our moms, however, aren’t the only ones who leak or experience pelvic pain and pressure while exercising. In this episode, we’ll also share some of the things we do to help any woman whose pelvic floor is uncomfortable during a workout. Last but not least, we’ll share some signs or symptoms that most likely indicate you should stop your workout. It’s important to remember that you should stop any exercises that cause your pelvic floor any pain or discomfort, whether you’re pregnant or not. Keep listening as we discuss exercise and the pelvic floor and join us on Facebook and Instagram at @talesfromthefloor and @abodyinmotionrehab. The Return to Running Postnatal study mentioned by Keri can be found here! Tales From the Floor is all about honest, raw, and upbeat conversations that are meant to educate, empower, and introduce you to your pelvic floor as well as the ones we visit on a regular basis. This podcast is for everyone: all genders, all ages, and all stages. No more whispering, it’s time to talk tales from the floor! You can also connect with Keri, Laura, and Nadia on Instagram at: @kerivpelvicpt @pelvicphysiobylaura @pelvichealthharmony

Welcome back to Tales From the Floor, where we will be talking about all things pelvic floor physiotherapy! Today, my team of pelvic floor physiotherapists and I will be focusing on how we take care of the littles in our lives. Oftentimes, people are surprised to hear that we treat children, but it’s important to remember that, no matter how old we are, we all have a pelvic floor, including kids. That’s why, in this episode, we’ll cover topics like bed wetting, poop leaks, daytime pee leaks and much more. We’ll also touch on constipation as well as the role genetics play in bed wetting. As we know, kids aren’t as quick to get to the bathroom as adults and we’ll share what we as pelvic physiotherapists do to help kids who are struggling with incontinence (just to note, treatments for children are always external and never internal). Keep listening to hear about how pelvic physiotherapy can help your kids develop a stronger pelvic floor and join us on Facebook and Instagram at @talesfromthefloor and @abodyinmotionrehab. Tales From the Floor is all about honest, raw, and upbeat conversations that are meant to educate, empower, and introduce you to your pelvic floor as well as the ones we visit on a regular basis. This podcast is for everyone: all genders, all ages, and all stages. No more whispering, it’s time to talk tales from the floor! You can also connect with Keri, Laura, and Nadia on Instagram at: @kerivpelvicpt @pelvicphysiobylaura @pelvichealthharmony

Welcome back to Tales From the Floor, where we will be talking about all things pelvic floor physiotherapy! In this episode, my team of pelvic floor physiotherapists and I are here to break down a very large topic: pelvic pain! By the end of this podcast we hope that you’ll know what to do if you or someone dear to you is suffering from pelvic pain. There are many types of pelvic pain and while we won’t get to cover all of them today, we will be talking about ones that we feel are pretty important and need to be discussed, including endometriosis. Over 500,000 Canadian girls and women are affected by endometriosis, however in Canada, there is usually a delay of more than five years before a diagnosis is determined and that’s why we are here to help educate you! We’ll touch on the symptoms of this painful disorder and what we can do as pelvic floor physiotherapists to help manage your pain. We’ll also talk about fibroids, painful bladder syndrome, what can be done to reduce symptoms associated with this, and much more. Keep listening as we discuss the many areas of pelvic pain and join us on Facebook and Instagram at @talesfromthefloor and @abodyinmotionrehab. For more resources surrounding endometriosis, visit: https://endometriosisnetwork.com/ Tales From the Floor is all about honest, raw, and upbeat conversations that are meant to educate, empower, and introduce you to your pelvic floor as well as the ones we visit on a regular basis. This podcast is for everyone: all genders, all ages, and all stages. No more whispering, it’s time to talk tales from the floor! You can also connect with Keri, Laura, and Nadia on Instagram at: @kerivpelvicpt @pelvicphysiobylaura @pelvichealthharmony

Welcome back to Tales From the Floor, where we will be talking about all things pelvic floor physiotherapy! In this episode, my team of pelvic floor physiotherapists and I are discussing the male pelvic floor because, well, males have pelvic floors too! While male pelvic floor physiotherapy is lightyears behind female pelvic floor physiotherapy, it’s a really important thing to discuss and, as you know, we don’t shy away from any topic on this podcast! Today, we will talk about all things male pelvic pain, including chronic prostatitis, and what we can do as physiotherapists to help men feel better. We’ll share our knowledge of male pelvic pain symptoms and potential internal and external treatments in hopes of bringing men’s pelvic health to the forefront. In addition, my team and I will touch on erectile dysfunction, how the cardiovascular system may play a role in this, prostate cancer, and much more. To our male listeners, tune in to hear how pelvic physiotherapists can help alleviate your pelvic pain and join us on Facebook and Instagram at @talesfromthefloor and @abodyinmotionrehab. Tales From the Floor is all about honest, raw, and upbeat conversations that are meant to educate, empower, and introduce you to your pelvic floor as well as the ones we visit on a regular basis. This podcast is for everyone: all genders, all ages, and all stages. No more whispering, it’s time to talk tales from the floor! You can also connect with Keri, Laura, and Nadia on Instagram at: @kerivpelvicpt @pelvicphysiobylaura @pelvichealthharmony

Welcome back to Tales From the Floor, where we will be talking about all things pelvic floor physiotherapy! Today, my team of pelvic floor physiotherapists and I will be sharing our knowledge of the three P’s: pressure, prolapse, and painful intercourse! While 50 per cent of females will experience some form of pelvic floor prolapse, your pelvic floor should never be a painful or uncomfortable place and if you are experiencing any or all of these P’s, it’s time to see a pelvic physiotherapist! In this episode, we’ll discuss the ins and outs of prolapse, why it’s happening, and what can be done about it. We’ll also analyze the difference between experiencing painful intercourse during your first time versus your second, third, or fourth time as well as vaginismus and other reasons why sex might be causing you pain. Last but not least, we’ll detail some of the things we can do to help you become more comfortable with penetrative intercourse. Keep listening to hear about the role pelvic physiotherapists can play in relieving your pelvic pressure, prolapse, and painful intercourse and join us on Facebook and Instagram at @talesfromthefloor and @abodyinmotionrehab. Tales From the Floor is all about honest, raw, and upbeat conversations that are meant to educate, empower, and introduce you to your pelvic floor as well as the ones we visit on a regular basis. This podcast is for everyone: all genders, all ages, and all stages. No more whispering, it’s time to talk tales from the floor! You can also connect with Keri, Laura, and Nadia on Instagram at: @kerivpelvicpt @pelvicphysiobylaura @pelvichealthharmony

Welcome back to Tales From the Floor, where we will be talking about all things pelvic floor physiotherapy! Today, my team and I are excited to chat about pregnancy. While it results in a fabulous outcome, birthing a child is traumatic and there are so many things pelvic physiotherapy can do to help you before, during, and after the birth of your baby. Unfortunately, many new moms in Canada aren’t aware of pelvic physiotherapy and that’s why we are going to share some of the things we do as physiotherapists to support women who are about to give birth or who have already welcomed their bundle of joy. In this episode, we will discuss the importance of knowing what it looks like “down there” pre-birth and after birth, the various things women can do to prepare for labour and delivery including stretching and practicing pushing, core strengthening, and much more.  Keep listening to hear about the role pelvic physiotherapists can play in your pregnancy and join us on Facebook and Instagram at @talesfromthefloor and @abodyinmotionrehab. Tales From the Floor is all about honest, raw, and upbeat conversations that are meant to educate, empower, and introduce you to your pelvic floor as well as the ones we visit on a regular basis. This podcast is for everyone: all genders, all ages, and all stages. No more whispering, it’s time to talk tales from the floor! You can also connect with Keri, Laura, and Nadia on Instagram at: @kerivpelvicpt @pelvicphysiobylaura @pelvichealthharmony

Welcome back to Tales From the Floor, where we will be talking about all things pelvic floor physiotherapy! This week, my team and I will be touching on the tricky topic of leaking or, what’s otherwise known as, incontinence. Defined as any unwanted loss of urine, incontinence is a very common issue, however it’s important to remember that it’s not something we should consider normal. While about 10 per cent of Canadians experience some form of urinary incontinence or fecal incontinence, very few actually discuss this with their health care provider and as pelvic floor physiotherapists, we know that this is an issue that can be fixed. That’s why this episode is dedicated to helping you deal with a leaky pelvic floor. Today, we will discuss the different types of incontinence including stress incontinence and urge incontinence. Besides this, we’ll also talk about incontinence pads versus menstrual pads, how important it is to treat your bladder like a muscle that needs training, and the negative side effects of those “just in case” pees. Keep listening for tips and tricks on how to get your incontinence under control and join in on the conversation on Facebook and Instagram at @talesfromthefloor and @abodyinmotionrehab. Tales From the Floor is all about honest, raw, and upbeat conversations that are meant to educate, empower, and introduce you to your pelvic floor as well as the ones we visit on a regular basis. This podcast is for everyone: all genders, all ages, and all stages. No more whispering, it’s time to talk tales from the floor! You can also connect with Keri, Laura, and Nadia on Instagram at: @kerivpelvicpt @pelvicphysiobylaura @pelvichealthharmony

Welcome to the very first episode of Tales From the Floor, where we will be talking about all things pelvic floor physiotherapy! We are going to cover a lot of ground in this week’s episode from discussing what pelvic floor physiotherapy really is, to some common myths and misconceptions, and much more. Many people with pelvic floor issues suffer in silence because they are too embarrassed to talk about it and that’s where this podcast comes in. We are here to break the silence and help you feel comfortable enough to tell your own pelvic tale. My name is Keri and I am a pelvic physiotherapist and the owner of A Body In Motion Rehabilitation. I have been working in the pelvic world for 14 years and am passionate about helping people with any and all of their pelvic floor problems. My team and I hope you enjoy our conversation and we invite you to join in on Facebook and Instagram at @talesfromthefloorand @abodyinmotionrehab. Tales From the Floor is all about honest, raw, and upbeat conversations that are meant to educate, empower, and introduce you to your pelvic floor as well as the ones we visit on a regular basis. This podcast is for everyone: all genders, all ages, and all stages. No more whispering, it’s time to talk tales from the floor! You can also connect with Keri, Laura, and Nadia on Instagram at: @kerivpelvicpt @pelvicphysiobylaura @pelvichealthharmony