In this Guest Expert episode, Gina talks pelvic health with Registered Physiotherapist Erin DeGagne.

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Topics covered:

• Introducing Erin Degagne
• How does pelvic health affect both men and women?
• What is pelvic health?
• How does pelvic health factor into weight loss?
• How to know if you have underlying pelvic health issues?
• How symptoms present in men and women
• Reasons you should seek a pelvic physiotherapist
• Should everyone be doing Kegels?
• How long should we be holding our urine?
• Bladder retraining
• What happens at your pelvic physiotherapist appointment?
• What are some things that people can do to address their pelvic health?
• Tips for retraining your bladder
• How your lifestyle can affect your pelvic health
• The difference between pelvic tension and weakness
• How diaphragmatic breathing can help your pelvic floor
• The difference between regular breathing and diaphragmatic breathing
• Things you can do to help Nocturia (waking up in the night to urinate)
• Water and pelvic health
• How much of our day should we set aside for stretches and breath work @32:30
• How to do a proper Kegel @34:38
• The impact weight gain and weight loss have on your pelvic health
• How menopause can affect your pelvic health
• Bowel movements and your pelvic floor
• How posture can affect your pelvic health
• How long should a bowel movement take?
• When should people seek out a pelvic health physiotherapist or doctor
• Seeing a pelvic health physiotherapist can be life-changing!
• What is a UROSPOT?
• Where to find Erin Degagne:

https://pelvichealthsolutions.ca/ (Find a local pelvic physiotherapist)

www.lakecountryphysio.com (Erin's clinic)

Follow Erin on Instagram: @squats.and.margs

• Tips for seeking out a physiotherapist

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