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Stress Urinary incontinence (SUI) is leakage of urine with any intra-abdominal force/pressure. Unlike its name suggests it is NOT leakage of urine with stressful relationships, deadlines or emotional stress etc. It is about the physical stress imposed on the bladder directly. These stresses include coughing, sneezing,...
Have you ever seen a Naturopath? Naturopaths operate very differently from your standard healthcare provider and with that comes many benefits. When you see a Naturopath you can expect the utmost care as soon as you walk into the clinic. We take the time to understand you,...
A number of bowel complaints: bowel urgency, faecal or anal incontinence, constipation, irritable bowel disease, and rectal prolapse, are amidst some of the many bowel problems both women and men are struggling with today. Statistics on Faecal Incontinence Statistics Faecal incontinence affects 6% of Australian men...
Preoperative physio leads to better continence outcomes after prostatectomy Radical prostatectomy yields excellent survival rates for men with localised prostate cancer (Røder et al 2014), but often leads to symptoms of urinary incontinence (Sacco et al 2006). Encouraged by the evidence for pelvic floor muscle training for...
COVID-19 CLINIC UPDATE In light of the recent changes to stage 4 restrictions **WE ARE STILL OPEN AND OPERATING AT NORMAL HOURS** Our staff continue to practice strict hygiene practice and socially distance. All our therapists and patients wear face masks. All surfaces are cleaned before and after...
Prostate cancer and surgery can be a difficult time, and loss of bladder control is expected and distressing. Bladder control will improve over time, and the most effective way is to perform pelvic floor exercises before and after the surgery. The reason is to ensure...
Some interesting facts: The average urethral length in women is 4cm The average urethral length in men is 20cm This extra long length of the urethra in men, can be seen as an anatomical advantage – as more pressure is required to cause leakage. However - men...
COVID-19 CLINIC UPDATE In light of the recent changes to stage 3 restrictions from 11:59pm Wednesday the 9th of July **WE ARE STILL OPEN AND OPERATING AT NORMAL HOURS** Our staff continue to practice strict hygiene practice and socially distance. All our therapists now wear face masks. Clients...