Originally published on September 12, 2023 by Vital Physiotherapy & Wellness, now part of the Bravella Health network. Original author: Chana Ross.
A weak pelvic floor is NOT the only reason why you’re leaking.[1]
Our client is an active woman in her 60s who came to us because she was experiencing urinary leakage. She had seen so many specialists to get the help that she needed, but she was overwhelmed because no matter what, nothing worked to stop her leaking. She thought that she would have to live the rest of her life wearing adult diapers.
She struggled with doing her favourite exercises and activities because her leaking always got in the way. She was embarrassed to go on walks with her walking group, and to go workout at the gym.
She was missing out on her favourite activities, not able to enjoy her life to the fullest, and this was significantly lowering her quality of life.
So, what did we do for her?
When she came in to see us at Vital, we knew she needed more than just pelvic health physiotherapy and exercises. She needed accountability and support.
We introduced her to Vital’s LeakLess Method, and that is exactly what she got. We taught her how to optimize her breathing so that her nervous system would be more relaxed.[2] We taught her what exercises she need to do that would actually be helpful for her. We gave her the group accountability to help ensure that she was staying on track and reaching her goals.[3]
Now, the end result may surprise you…
After just a few sessions inside Vital’s LeakLess Method, she stopped her leaking.
Now, she could rejoin her walking group AND exercise at the gym without the fear of an unexpected and embarrassing leak.
She NEVER would have been able to do this had she not learned exactly what SHE needed to do to support her body to stop her leaking.
When it comes to leaking, it’s not JUST about pelvic floor exercises alone. Sometimes it’s about the accountability, the support, and the knowledge of what you SHOULD be doing to help all of your muscles work together in your own personal system.[3,4]
The results don’t lie!
It’s time to take back control over your continence.
Send us an email at info@bravellahealth.com to learn more about how we can support you in stopping your leaking once and for all!
References
- Frawley H, Shelly B, Morin M, et al. An International Continence Society (ICS) report on the terminology for pelvic floor muscle assessment. Neurourol Urodyn. 2021;40(5):1217-1260. doi:10.1002/nau.24658
- Hodges PW, Sapsford R, Pengel LHM. Postural and respiratory functions of the pelvic floor muscles. Neurourol Urodyn. 2007;26(3):362-371. doi:10.1002/nau.20232
- Dumoulin C, Morin M, Danieli C, et al. Group-based vs individual pelvic floor muscle training to treat urinary incontinence in older women: a randomized clinical trial. JAMA Intern Med. 2020;180(10):1284-1293. doi:10.1001/jamainternmed.2020.2993
- Dumoulin C, Cacciari LP, Hay-Smith EJC. Pelvic floor muscle training versus no treatment, or inactive control treatments, for urinary incontinence in women. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2018;10(10):CD005654. doi:10.1002/14651858.CD005654.pub4
