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Let's Talk Pelvic Health with Registered Physiotherapist Erin Degagne - Winter 2024


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


You can find the full video hosted at:


https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodwinter2024


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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