29th Mar, 2024
Enough people have asked me why on earth adult diapers as so expensive, so I did a little digging. There are, as you might imagine, several factors contributing to the seemingly crazy excessive cost of adult diapers that millions of Americans must buy because of bladder and bowel leakage. Let's review. Factors Driving Up The Cost Of Adult Diapers Inflation: No shocker, but inflation means everything… Read more »
15th Mar, 2024
Let’s face it: dogs are the absolute best. And as an expert in incontinence, I can confidently say that dog-walking can indeed be a beneficial form of pelvic floor exercise, particularly for humans. Let me explain. The Pelvic Floor Benefits Of Walking Your Dog Consistent movement. Dog-walking involves consistent movement, which is key to strengthening the pelvic floor muscles. As you walk, your pelvic floor… Read more »
8th Mar, 2024
Today I saw a wonderful patient who recently turned 70 and decided it was finally time to do something about her overactive bladder problem, after more than ten years of leakage, pads and getting up at night. The good news is her trouble can be solved with a simple 20-minute procedure, but I had to ask why it had taken so long to seek help.… Read more »
2nd Feb, 2024
Pelvic floor health is a major part of a woman's overall well-being. This often-overlooked aspect of a woman's physical health plays a pivotal role in maintaining bladder and bowel function, supporting pelvic organs, and contributing to sexual health. But incontinence is a pelvic floor health condition affecting a significant percentage of women, most of whom manage in silence. As a progressive condition, incontinence has an… Read more »
5th Jan, 2024
Urinary incontinence, or the involuntary loss of urine, is a common condition in women. Symptoms of incontinence are disruptive and embarrassing, which means many women manage in silence. As a progressive condition, that generally means a steep curtailing in the quality of life, as women begin spending more time at home to avoid the potential for accidents in public. Pregnancy, childbirth, aging, neurologic conditions and… Read more »
8th Dec, 2023
One of the biggest hurdles to treatment for many people is the persistent belief that incontinence is a normal and even inevitable part of aging. This is untrue. Incontinence is the result of physiological factors, but it's not something that happens simply because we grow older. Today, I'm dispelling the myth that incontinence is a normal part of aging, explaining what causes it, and sharing… Read more »
1st Dec, 2023
Incontinence is a pervasive and often debilitating condition affecting millions of individuals worldwide, and its impact on quality of life, emotional well-being, and social interactions cannot be overstated. It's also one of the most undertreated conditions in the country, and many people struggle to manage symptoms in silence. But at what point do symptoms of incontinence need treatment beyond what can be managed at home?… Read more »
24th Nov, 2023
Men and women struggling with symptoms of incontinence in silence, and often in shame, aren't alone. Urinary incontinence, or bladder leakage, is extremely common, and most people do not realize it can be reversed with treatment. Fecal incontinence, or bowel leakage, is also a lot more common than most people realize, and treatments usually reverse this condition as well. So what is the cornerstone therapy… Read more »
1st Sep, 2023
Some of you have asked about the medical device called Elitone, which was FDA approved for treating stress urinary incontinence and being promoted as an alternative to sacral neuromodulation. We think Elitone may offer a nice complement to existing therapies including pelvic floor exercises, medications and Bulkamid filler injection for stress incontinence. Here's what else to know about Elitone for incontinence. It's Designed for Stress… Read more »
16th Jun, 2023
Pelvic floor disorders encompass a wide range of conditions that can significantly impact an individual's quality of life. Urinary retention, or the inability to fully empty the bladder, is one of them. Unfortunately, traditional methods of treatment don't resolve the issue or its symptoms. But sacral neuromodulation, or SNM, is showing tremendous success. Here's what makes SNM a revolutionary approach to the treatment of pelvic… Read more »