Tips for Removing your Pessary
Your pessary has been sitting in the perfect spot, high up in the vagina, supporting your organs just like it’s supposed to do. But now you have to take it…
What is “The Knack”?
The knack refers to the timing of a kegel or pelvic floor muscle contraction. Not only is it important to have strong pelvic floor muscles (PFMs), but also good control,…
Which Pessary is Right for Me?
Pessary fitting must be completed by an appropriately trained health care professional (specially trained doctors, nurses or physiotherapists). The health care professional will do an internal exam to get an…
Pessaries and Pelvic Floor Muscles
Today we are going to discuss common questions regarding pessary use and pelvic floor muscles. A question I am often asked by clients and fellow physiotherapists alike is, “Can I…
Prolapse Symptom Management – Rest and Recovery Positions
During the day, gravity puts downward pressure on the pelvic floor muscles and abdominal and pelvic organs, such that by the end of the day, your prolapse symptoms of heaviness,…
Hemorrhoid and Fissure Self-Care
If you experience constipation, you may also experience hemorrhoids or anal fissures. This may also be the case if you are pregnant or have recently given birth. Here are some…
I-L-U Self-massage
Purpose This self-massage technique can be used to help neutralize both constipation and loose bowels, as well to decrease generalized pelvic and abdominal pain. Technique “I”- form the letter “I”…
Instances When a Pessary May Not Work
Use of a pessary can be life changing for the better when it fits well and does what it's supposed to. Studies have shown that as many as 90% of…
What are My Responsibilities as a Pessary User?
You’ve been fitted for a pessary at your initial physiotherapy appointment, taught how and when to remove and reinsert it at your follow-up appointment, and your tissues have been checked…
Pessary Insertion and Removal Instructions
So you just got your pessary- congrats! Your physiotherapist explained how to insert and remove it and you practiced a few times with her in the clinic, but you can’t…