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Experiences using a treatment app for incontinence
Who doesn’t have a smartphone this day and age? Therefor a plethora of health apps are available for all kind of issues. But as a health scientist and pelvic physiotherapist ofcourse I want to know all about…the evidence. A few years ago I presented at a conference...
The use of telehealth in physiotherapy
Covid-19 flooded the world like a tsunami. There were signs of it coming, but when it arrived we were hit and we were hit hard. From one day to the next strict social distancing was the new norm. al. Schools and shops were closed , and work from home was mandatory in...
Is it wise to advise women to start exercising at 6 weeks post-partum?
Can I start exercising again? This is a question early post-partum women regularly ask. A very good question. But what is the right answer? What will be the effect on the pelvic floor muscles or will it provoke pelvic organ prolapse? The research I will discuss today...
Has caffeine really an effect on lower urinary tract symptoms?
Lifestyle interventions are part of behavioural therapy. Reducing caffeine intake is one of the advises described in several guidelines. As a pelvic physiotherapist I have noticed mixed results of caffeine reduction in my patients. So when I came across this scoping...
Marijke Slieker | Interview with pioneer pelvic physiotherapist
Marijke Slieker is a well-known pelvic physiotherapist in The Netherlands. She was for instance involved in the organisation of the first full course and in creating a second full pelvic physiotherapy course (both MSc) in The Netherlands, and was an active member in...
Potty training: best time to start & elimination signals
Commencing potty training before 24 months reduces the chance of developing lower urinary tract dysfunctions.
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