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Source: http://www.pelvicfloorfirst.org.au/ Q 1. What is the pelvic floor and why does it become weak? A. Many men experience a variety of problems with their urinary system leading to unwanted leakage of urine. Some also have difficulty controlling wind or leakage from the lower bowel. Often this is due to weakness of the muscles […]
Source: http://www.pelvicfloorfirst.org.au/ Q 1. What is the pelvic floor and why does it become weak? A. The pelvic floor is a complex layer of muscles and ligaments which stretches like a hammock from the pubic bone (at the front) to the tail end of the backbone (the coccyx, see the diagram). The pelvic floor […]
Q 1. What is bladder training? A. Bladder training is a way of teaching your bladder how to hold more urine and cut back on the number of times you need to pass urine (frequency). It also helps to stop urine leaking when you experience urgency (the sudden, uncontrollable need to pass water). It is […]
Q 1. What is a bladder diary/ Input-output chart? A. This chart is designed to assess how often you pass urine by day and by night. It will help us diagnose and treat your urinary symptoms. The chart should be completed over five (at least 3) consecutive, fairly typical days (choose any seven days to […]