by Durham Pelvic Health | Mar 14, 2024 | Uncategorized
According to the Canadian Cancer Society, Prostate Cancer is: Most common cancer among men Third leading cause of death from cancer 21,300 men are diagnosed (21% of all new cancers in men) 58 Canadian men diagnosed each day Post pelvic cancer treatment What does...
by Ana Whelan | Jan 9, 2022 | Office
“Positive energy is attracted to positive energy.” – Deborah Day What happens during the initial assessment and treatment? Prior to coming to your appointment you would have filled out questionnaires online with some of the questions we will be talking...
by Ana Whelan | Jan 9, 2022 | Pelvic Health
“Prevention is better than cure.” – Desiderius Erasmus Men have pelvic floors, too. These muscles attach from the pubic bone to the tailbone and in between the sit bones. They function as a sphincteric role, to prevent incontinence, a sexual role to help with...
by Ana Whelan | Jan 9, 2022 | Classes, Mental Health
“My body has given me the greatest gift of my life.” – Hilary Duff If you are experiencing any of the following after pregnancy 6 weeks post-partum, consult with a physiotherapist: Tenting of your abdominal muscles (diastasis recti) Difficulty with...
by Ana Whelan | Jan 9, 2022 | Pelvic Issues, Physical Fitness
“Everybody is different, and every body is different.” – Beverly Diehl If you are experiencing any of the following when you are pregnant, consult with a Pelvic Physiotherapist: Pain in your pelvis, back, groin or legs Urinary or fecal incontinence Pain...
by Ana Whelan | Jan 9, 2022 | Pelvic Health, Pelvic Issues
“This is a wonderful day, I have never seen this one before.” – Maya Angelou What is Pelvic Health Physiotherapy? Pelvic health physiotherapy is the assessment and treatment of various conditions and issues relating to the pelvic floor muscles and surrounding...
by Ana Whelan | Jan 4, 2022 | Office
Ana Whelan (Pelvic) Ana Whelan received her Bachelor of Physical and Health Education degree from Queen’s University in 1994 and her Bachelor of Education Degree from Ottawa University in 1995. After teaching for the Toronto District School Board for 3 years, she...
by Ana Whelan | Sep 30, 2021 | Menopause
Please ask us for recordings of our previous webinars on: Preparing For Birth Post Partum Recovery Understanding Menopause and Peri Menopause Cost: Free “Your body holds deep wisdom. Trust in it. Learn from it. Nourish it. Watch your life transform and be...
by Ana Whelan | May 22, 2021 | Office
As pelvic physiotherapists we can treat the younger population that struggles with a variety of conditions. These are some areas that we can help: Enuresis (night time wetting) Trouble with potty training Urinary or fecal incontinence during the day Any pelvic pain...
by Durham Pelvic Health | May 6, 2021 | Mental Health
Stress is a reality of life and while it’s true that some of us are genetically predisposed to be more resilient than others, there are still so many things we can do relieve its impact on us. Learning to incorporate stress relief strategies into our lives is...
