Markham Pelvic Health
4591 Highway 7 - Unit 115 L3R 1M6 Markham, ON, Canada

Can you believe it? There are only 6 weeks left in 2020! We may all be ready to put 2020 behind us, but don’t leave your unused insurance benefits along with it! We still have some appointments left in 2020 but they are going quickly! We continue to offer both in-person and virtual appointments. Although many of us are experiencing Covid fatigue, we have not let our guard down one bit. We continue our strict disinfection protocol after every single client, have removed our... waiting room, and continue with PPE and frequent hand washing. Link to book online is in our bio.

While the second wave of this pandemic has not put York Region into lockdown yet, regardless of what happens next week and the weeks to come, we will remain OPEN for you. As Regulated Healthcare Professionals, the government has deemed our services essential. This means that if a lockdown in York Region is declared, we would still be able to continue to see all of our clients. We have not eased on any of the measures we took when we reopened in June and we will continue our s...trict measures for the safety of our whole community. This includes disinfection of the treatment rooms after every client, frequent hand washing, wearing masks and face shields, and physical distancing in the common areas. We posted a whole video about the measures we are taking in clinic and what the process is like when you come in for a session. Check it out! Link in bio!

This year celebrations will be much smaller, but wishing you a Happy Diwali! #diwali2020 #festivaloflights #happydiwali #stayhome #staysafe

We need your help! Supporting the Markham Food Bank, we are collecting non-perishable food and personal hygiene items this holiday season. Help us help those in need this holiday season!

Have you met Sidra or Allison yet? Behind those masks are the two smiling faces that take care of all of your scheduling and billing needs! They answer any questions you might have, take care of our workshops behind the scenes, and make sure everyone is following our strict Covid protocols to make sure we all stay healthy and safe! Given the Pandemic, we have had to shift our practices at a drop of a hat and they have been instrumental to helping us make that transition.... Drop a hi in the comments and let them know you appreciate all that they do!

We are still the same smiling faces, just under masks and other PPE these days!

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Happy Halloween!! This year looks different than other years, but one thing remains the same - the busiest season at the clinic is upon us!! Don’t let your extended healthcare benefits go to waste! Book your appointments for the rest of the year now so that you have reserved your spots in our schedules . We hate not being able to accommodate people! ... This year is the perfect time to use your benefits: Many of you are working from home and have a bit more time to dedicate to your own health Our virtual appointments make it so incredibly easy to start your program You can gain some great traction with your progress right into the new year when your benefits reset And if you cannot find a spot, make sure you get on our wait list. We will contact you as soon as a spot opens up! Trick or treat everyone!!

Today is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day. Today we remember all the little ones who are forever in our hearts. Affecting 1 in 4 women, we are thinking of you and your little angels today. Once you are post-partum, you are forever post-partum, both physically and emotionally. And you are not alone. We are humbled to support you. Thank you @chrissyteigen for so bravely sharing your story. We are truly sorry for your loss.... Trigger warning below. #Repost @chrissyteigen with @get_repost We are shocked and in the kind of deep pain you only hear about, the kind of pain we’ve never felt before. We were never able to stop the bleeding and give our baby the fluids he needed, despite bags and bags of blood transfusions. It just wasn’t enough. . . We never decide on our babies’ names until the last possible moment after they’re born, just before we leave the hospital.But we, for some reason, had started to call this little guy in my belly Jack.So he will always be Jack to us.Jack worked so hard to be a part of our little family, and he will be, forever. . . To our Jack - I’m so sorry that the first few moments of your life were met with so many complications, that we couldn’t give you the home you needed to survive.We will always love you. . . Thank you to everyone who has been sending us positive energy, thoughts and prayers.We feel all of your love and truly appreciate you. . . We are so grateful for the life we have, for our wonderful babies Luna and Miles, for all the amazing things we’ve been able to experience.But everyday can’t be full of sunshine.On this darkest of days, we will grieve, we will cry our eyes out. But we will hug and love each other harder and get through it.

The post-partum abdomen. There is so much out there about losing weight and getting your tummy back after having a baby. Whether it’s an exercise routine, nutritional program, specific diet, supplement, or workout, please remember: The core muscles don’t work in isolation. If you haven’t considered your back, pelvis, glutes, low back, and pelvic floor as well, you are only seeing one piece of what can be a complicated puzzle Consider the core elements of physical healt...h - flexibility and mobility, strength, endurance, power. All equally important to make sure you get where you want to be, even if it is aesthetics. What else is contributing? Stress? Lack of sleep? Diet? Genetics? They all play a role. Not all looser abdomens have a Diastasis Recti (DRA). And not all flat stomachs are free of them. You grew a baby in there for 9 months. Rehab takes times. Be gentle with yourself. Skin stretches. And like an elastic band that is stretched over time, may not bounce back to the same tension as before. That is OK Struggling with your post-partum stomach, whether you have a Diastasis Recti or not? Leave us your questions below!

Today is world mental health day. Being 7 months into a global pandemic, celebrating a long weekend that is traditionally spent with loved ones is not easy for many. Tag a friend or family member who you are thinking about today. #Repost @helenetheillustrator with @get_repost It’s always easier to say yeah I’m fine even when you’re not. ... Ask your friends how they’re *really* feeling (especially those with a new baby) . . . #worldmentalhealthday2020 #postpartum #mum #dads #newparents #mentalhealthmatters #postnatal #honesty #honestmotherhood #todayandeveryday #friends #momfriends #momlife #illustration #askforhelp #maternity See more

Welcome to the Markham Pelvic Health Group! This group is for anyone to watch a showing of the Growing Pains workshop who was not able to attend a live version at Markham Stouffville Hospital. Enjoy!

T.H.A.N.K.FU.L Received just in time for the Thanksgiving long weekend! After being delayed a few months because of Covid, we have finally received our plaque to proudly display in the clinic! Thank you again to all who voted for us!

Thank you @jymbcare for inviting us to do this talk today! What a great group of attendees. And so many great questions!! #pelvichealth #postpartumhealing #csectionrecovery #vaginalbirth #postpartumrecovery #coreexercises #diastasisrecti #pelvicorganprolapse #scartissue #painwithsex #kegelexercises #pelvicfloorphysicaltherapy #pelvicfloorphysio

Fall Warmup - https://mailchi.mp/6e717e1d1a47/fall-warmup

We are excited to be taking part in the Run for Women, supporting Womens Mental Health initiatives at Markham Stouffville Hospital. Please help us by: 1) Joining team Markham Pelvic Health and participating virtually 2) Joining team Markham Pelvic Health and participating with us, distanced, next week Saturday, September 26 3) Showing your support by donating to our team

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Meet Kobena! We are thrilled to have Kobena join our Physio team and we cant wait for you to meet this rockstar. Kobena received her Masters of Physical Therapy from Western University. Returning to the Markham-Stouffville area, Kobena is excited to help members of our community regain confidence and joy with doing the things they love. Kobena specializes in pelvic health because she understands the difference in quality of life that pelvic floor rehab can do for clients.... When Kobena isnt in clinic she loves visiting her favourite spots around the city, spending time with friends and family and perfecting new recipes, her favourite so far is chocolate zucchini breadsweet enough to be a cakebut well go with bread so its acceptable to have for breakfast ;) Drop a comment below to say Hi. And while you are at it, any great recipes or fave spots around the city to share with her?

With the declaration of a second wave and ongoing worries about in-person sessions, more and more people are turning to our online virtual sessions for their visits. This ensures a safe, effective way to continue your therapy should you not be able to come into the clinic for an appointment. Check out the video below for an overview of how to use our online system. Questions? Let us know and we are happy to help!

Melissa was recently on @isidora_romantini s podcast, discussing all things pelvic floor. From prolapse to incontinence to why kegels are not always the answer for pelvic floor issues, they had a great time debunking some of the myths about getting older" and after having a baby. Hope you are able to check it out! And let us know what you think!! #Repost @isidora_romantini with @get_repost... Your pelvic floor is better off relaxed. Kegels dont do what some may think they do. Im not saying that absolutely everybody should stop doing kegels (because it always depends), but I know for me it caused pelvic and lower back pain and tension that ailed me for years. Not only that, but it certainly didnt help with leakage - any woman in her 40s knows what Im talking about. As soon as I learned how to breathe not only with my thoracic diaphragm (the area below your rib cage and around your belly), but with my pelvic diaphragm too (the pelvic floor), my pain began to ease up and leakage when sneezing or coughing stopped altogether. Im not kidding. But I was only able to achieve that with the help of Melissa Wong of @markhampelvichealth who is a stellar pelvic physiotherapist. I had the pleasure of having Melissa as a guest on my podcast Bent Over Wellness where she busted some myths and misconceptions. I think it would be a good idea for you to tune into this one. Since we recorded, she has had her baby and life for her has changed in so many ways. Check out the podcast by going to the link in my bio and be sure to check put her IG page. She does a lot of good work.

I do not run. In fact I have only run 5 km a handful of times in my life. But I do value mental health and I support the amazing women’s mental health services at @mshospital Since giving birth, I have only run a few times, never timed or with the distance tracked. So for me to be able to take part in the virtual #runforwomen was a huge win. Sad that we were not able to participate in the #runforwomenunionville in person this year but so glad to be participating virtually wit...h the 1,300 other people including our friends from the labour and delivery unit @dm_midwives team Speedy Delivery #runforwomen #unionvillerunforwomen #givingback #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthishealth #markhamstouffvillehospital @runforwomen @shoppersdrugmart @shoppersbeauty @mshospital

There is so much uncertainty in the world right now. But one of the things we do know is that this pandemic has been hard mentally for all of us, particularly women. Our support is needed more than ever. Please join us for the @runforwomen as we support womens mental health initiatives at @mshospital How can you help? 1 Join Team Markham Pelvic Health and walk or run with us on Saturday, September 26 2 Join Team Markham Pelvic Health and walk or run with us virtually, ...on your own time 3 Donate to our team as we raise funds to help support the amazing womens mental health programs at Markham Stouffville Hospital. Link in our bio #Repost @mshospital with @get_repost We are grateful for the support from @shoppersdrugmart and their commitment to womens health in our community. Proceeds raised through todays @shoppersbeauty #BeautyMingle and the Virtual Run for Women Unionville benefit womens mental health care at MSH. Mental health care is more important than ever before. Its not too late to help take the steps needed to support women in our community. Visit a local Shoppers Drug Mart in Markham and Stouffville to participate in their in-store fundraising campaign or register for the virtual event by September 17 at www.runforwomen.ca/Cities/Unionville.aspx Thank you to all the pharmacist owners, their beauty team, staff and customers for your continued support. #ShoppersBeauty #ShoppersLoveYou #mentalhealth#Markham #Stouffville

Completed the virtual #runforwomenunionille today at the track with my favourite crew. I definitely miss in-person races but the virtual race idea was more motivating than I thought. Thanks @coach_hoss for helping me not be a blob during this lockdown.... And for my coworkers at the clinic for the post-baby fitness advice #mentalhealthmatters #runforwomen #shoppersloveyou @runforwomen @shoppersdrugmart @shoppersbeauty @mshospital

Does your poop look like this? Rabbit poop is often used to describe type 1 poo (swipe left). As pelvic physios, we are always interested in your poops, even if you arent having bowel issues, because this can tell us valuable information about what might be contributing to your symptoms!... For example, if you are regularly passing type 1 or 2 poops, we might be thinking: You are worried about drinking too much water because you will be going to the bathroom all the time You arent drinking enough water because you lose bladder control when you exercise or sneeze You dont want to have to use a public bathroom when you go outside Having a bowel movement makes your prolapse or feelings of pelvic heaviness worse You strain your have a bowel movement You may not feel like you fully empty your bowels You may feel like there is stool sitting in your vagina And Yes! We do use a standardized scale to describe poop !! Just for fun, only using emojis, describe what your poop looks like! Thank you to the neighbourhood bunnies for the photo op!

We are excited to be taking part in the Run for Women, supporting Women's Mental Health initiatives at Markham Stouffville Hospital. Please help us by: 1) Joining team Markham Pelvic Health and participating virtually 2) Joining team Markham Pelvic Health and participating with us, distanced, next week Saturday, September 26 3) Showing your support by donating to our team

Whether you are sending the kids back to school, taking on virtual learning, or even just adapting to the changing world around us, the week after Labour Day is notoriously appreciated as a New Beginning for many. Use the changing seasons to start a new beginning for yourself. You can do this by: Learn more about how you can prepare for pregnancy, labour, and delivery with our free, monthly Growing Pains talk Book a complimentary psychotherapy call with our psychotherap...ist @yourstorycounsellingservices Take control of your nutritional health with a free consult with @victoriachu_rd Come in for a one-on-one session with one of our practitioners Meet us virtually for an online session Send us a DM and let us know what you need We know you have a lot on your plate. We are here for you.

What are you be up to this long weekend? Our office is closed for the long weekend and will reopen on Tuesday. #labourday #labourdayweekend #longweekend #backtoschool #endofsummer

Meet Kobena! We are thrilled to have Kobena join our Physio team and we can’t wait for you to meet this rockstar. Kobena received her Masters of Physical Therapy from Western University. Returning to the Markham-Stouffville area, Kobena is excited to help members of our community regain confidence and joy with doing the things they love. Kobena specializes in pelvic health because she understands the difference in quality of life that pelvic floor rehab can do for clients.... When Kobena isn’t in clinic she loves visiting her favourite spots around the city, spending time with friends and family and perfecting new recipes, her favourite so far is chocolate zucchini breadsweet enough to be a cakebut we’ll go with bread so it’s acceptable to have for breakfast ;) Drop a comment below to say Hi. And while you are at it, any great recipes or fave spots around the city to share with her?

Melissa was recently on @isidora_romantini ‘s podcast, discussing all things pelvic floor. From prolapse to incontinence to why kegels are not always the answer for pelvic floor issues, they had a great time debunking some of the myths about getting older" and after having a baby. Hope you are able to check it out! And let us know what you think!! #Repost @isidora_romantini with @get_repost... Your pelvic floor is better off relaxed. Kegels don't do what some may think they do. I'm not saying that absolutely everybody should stop doing kegels (because it always depends), but I know for me it caused pelvic and lower back pain and tension that ailed me for years. Not only that, but it certainly didn't help with leakage - any woman in her 40's knows what I'm talking about. As soon as I learned how to breathe not only with my thoracic diaphragm (the area below your rib cage and around your belly), but with my pelvic diaphragm too (the pelvic floor), my pain began to ease up and leakage when sneezing or coughing stopped altogether. I'm not kidding. But I was only able to achieve that with the help of Melissa Wong of @markhampelvichealth who is a stellar pelvic physiotherapist. I had the pleasure of having Melissa as a guest on my podcast Bent Over Wellness where she busted some myths and misconceptions. I think it would be a good idea for you to tune into this one. Since we recorded, she has had her baby and life for her has changed in so many ways. Check out the podcast by going to the link in my bio and be sure to check put her IG page. She does a lot of good work.

What food aversions have you had? After having a baby of her own, our Registered Dietitian @victoriachu_rd is gearing up to come back to clinical care! Stay tuned for more info soon. #Repost @victoriachu_rd with @get_repost... Any mamas out there feeling like at the sight, smell, taste of meat?? Try swapping it out and try these foods instead: Lentils Tempeh Chickpeas Eggs Greek yogurt And while youre at it, try out a new recipe with those foods! This falafel + yogurt pita hit the spot for a hot summer day! There may be many [nutrients of concern] while following a vegetarian or low-meat diet during pregnancy. So if you are worried about meeting your nutrient needs, head to the [link in my bio] and start increasing your confidence (and nutrient levels) today! #prenatalnutrition #prenatalhealth #pregnantchicken #pregnanteats #pregnantgirl #pregnantbelly #pregnancyprep #pregnantlifestyle #healthybabies #healthypregnancyeating #peainthepod #dietitianapproved #pregnancyfood #pregnancynutrition #pregnancydietitian #vegetarian #plantbased #proteinsources #falafels

Inspired by the post from yesterday, daddy wanted to try the exercises too and decided to join in the core workout fun! Missed the post? Check it out on our profile, 3 fun exercises you can easily do with your baby You can use your baby, fur baby, or even your partner! Give it a try and tag us if you do!!... Sound on for this one!

With so many difficult decisions to make these days and the craziness of the world around us, who else could use this reminder?? #Repost @positivelypresent with @get_repost Making sense is overrated. Tag someone who needs this reminder!

Ever wonder why we cue you to breathe when we are doing pelvic floor strengthening and relaxation exercises? Check out this amazing video showing someone just breathing. You can see how much the organs of the abdomen and pelvis move around! Another example of why its so important to treat the whole body to get to the root of your problem, not just the pelvis!

What an amazing milestone to be celebrating!! It seems like just yesterday that we were touring the brand new unit. Congrats Durham & Markham Midwives and Markham Stouffville Hospital!!

Tools of the trade! A huge part of our unique approach to treatment is education. We believe that the more you understand about your own body, how it functions, and why you are experiencing certain symptoms, the better you will be able to take charge to improve things. . We regularly use a variety of models and other teaching tools to help you understand whats going on. Some examples of what we use these for include:... Female and male anatomy Do you know where the uterus sits in relation to the bladder? What the pelvic floor is and where it is located Its a term many of us have heard of, but do you know where it is? Why an issue like urine leakage can be related to bowel issues Any ideas? Demonstration of therapy techniques we use to help with painful intercourse, scar tissue pain, and to help prepare for labour Wouldnt you want a thorough explanation of what will be done before we ask you to lie down on a treatment table? #toolsofthetrade #pelvicfloorphysicaltherapy #pelvicfloorphysio #womenshealth #menshealth #educationispower #takecontrol #pelvicfloor #pelvicanatomy

Run or walk with us!! Postponed by Covid, we are so glad that the Run for Women will still be happening! . Join team Markham Pelvic Health to help raise important funds to support Womens Mental Health Initiatives at Markham Stouffville Hospital. . Join us on Saturday, September 26 for a walk or run, starting at the clinic, or feel free to join us virtually too! And for all members of our team, look out for some great giveaways! Link in our bio to register.... . Repost @runforwomen with @get_repost The 2020 Run for Women is VIRTUAL! Sign up to feel the UNSTOPPABLE power of thousands of walkers and runners coming together in support of womens mental health programs.Join us for Run for Women Day in Canada, a live stream event on September 27 and complete your walk or run anytime between September 17 and 27. Your registration includes: $40 to Charity 100% of your registration fee will be directed to your local charityOur legendary Swag Bag worth over $100!Official Run for Women UNSTOPPABLE BraceletOfficial Run for Women UNSTOPPABLE Technical T-Shirt Sign up to raise some help today! Link in our bio. #runforwomen #shoppersloveyou #pharmaprixaimezvous #virtual #swag #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthisimportant #mentalhealthrecovery #runningmotivation #womensmentalhealth #womenshealth #womensupportingwomen #womenshealthmatters #running #walk #5krun #10krun #10krunning #runningroom #fitness #fitnessgoals #fitmom #fitmomlife #motherrunner #marathonmom #runwithheart #runlife #rungirl

As we wrap up world breastfeeding week, we want to shine some light on the invisible mental load of motherhood related to feeding your baby. Whether you are breastfeeding, pumping, or formula feeding, the stress related to feedings can be very real. . Lets continue to support each other, share our stories, our challenges, and our wins.

Reading about this story is heart breaking. Being in #Markham, we are close to a very large South Asian community. Please know that if you are struggling, you are not alone and we are here for you. . rp @motherhoodunderstood rp @womensmentalhealthdoc; rp @thefemaledoc - This week we lost a beautiful life to postpartum depression. The fact is that suicide accounts for 1 in 5 postpartum deaths, and data shows that it the 2nd most common cause of death in the postpartum period.... *Trigger Warning* Nima Bhakta tragically died by suicide and before she died, she wrote about how the South Asian community in particular does not understand postpartum depression. She was worried about how much she had changed since having her son Keshav. She didnt feel like she had anyone to talk to about her struggles. The postpartum period is one of the highest risk times for women, even if youve never had any history of depression or anxiety. And, research shows that one of the biggest barriers to getting help is stigma. Women are terrified about sharing how dark they feel. The South Asian community in particular has a bad track record here. But what is so important to know that help exists. There are specialists who are trained to specifically work with pregnant and postpartum women. Psychotherapy and medications work. Postpartum support international @postpartumsupportinternational has an incredible warmline that can help connect you with local resources including perinatal psychiatrists like myself and perinatal psychotherapists - 1-800-944-4773. Please know that you dont need to suffer alone. There is help and treatment and support. #breakthestigma4nima See more

https://daubanddesign.com//d/postpartum-grace-and-movement Our friend Roxy Menzies wrote a very real and insightful blog post on her post-partum journey with pregnancy, post-partum, and movement. Check it out!

Happy World Breastfeeding week! The truth is that Breastfeeding is not happy for lots of us! Sore breasts, cracked nipples, mastitis, blocked ducts, sore necks, painful letdowns... the list can go on and on. As RMT @susannaduerr once put it, for something that you would think should come naturally, it is one of the most unnatural things to learn! Luckily, treating moms and helping with soreness related to breastfeeding is one of the things she looooves doing. As a mom of t...wo very active boys, she gets it!! Pro tip: book early with her, even when baby is only a few weeks old. She books up fast, and you will be thanking your lucky stars that you have that appointment when the time comes! Were you surprised with how difficult breastfeeding could be? What helped?? Comment with a if you could use a massage!

Can you relate? The Peeze, or pee when you sneeze is so commonly laughed about, but it is no laughing matter! . Urinary incontinence affects 1 in 3 women and 1 in 9 men in their lifetime. And most definitely affects all aspects of life. It often leaves people feeling embarrassed, shameful, inadequate, dirty, and isolated. . You do not have to suffer with incontinence. Safe, conservative and permanent treatment options are available.... . And it does not only involve kegel exercises! . Send us a DM to find out about the many ways we can help. See more

What are you up to this long weekend? We will be closed but back at it on Tuesday! #civicholiday #summerlongweekend

No time for exercise post-partum? Build it into your day! A little bit can go a long way. Went for a morning walk and a bit of strength training before a nice milk break! Feeling weak through your core? Try modifying your movement to help with your core engagement. In this example, you can see modified push ups from the knees creates just a bit more core stability than full push ups from the feet. Unsure what exercises to do post-partum? Try something you already like to do...! See how it *feels* in your body. Big concepts: you should never leak (urine, gas, or fecal matter), you should never feel vaginas heaviness or pressure, and you should never feel pain when you exercise. Nobody likes that! And is a sign of pelvic floor and core dysfunction Start slow with exercising and build your way up from there. Feeling frustrated with your lack of progress? Be gentle with yourself. It took you 9 months to grow your baby, it will take time to rehab afterwards. Other questions? Throw them below in the comments Want more guidance with your own exercise program? Our physios are available to help. And if you havent yet, sound on for some cuteness .

Melissa was highlighted in the To Birth and Beyond podcast today with some other superstar pelvic health physiotherapists from all over the world. For some great pelvic health tips jam packed into one awesome episode, check it out! https://tobirthandbeyond.com/pelvic-health-tips/

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Let us help you overcome common aches, pains, and soreness associated with pregnancy and help you feel prepared and empowered for your delivery! . In our Body Prep workshop, we discuss and practice: Exercises for a healthy pregnancy and post-partum recovery Exercises for your achey and tight mid back, low back, tailbone, and hips... Physical positioning options to facilitate an easier labour The benefits of perineal stretching to reduce obstetrical trauma . Our next session is on Wednesday, August 12. We keep sessions small to allow adequate time for participant interaction, exercise correction, and to tailor the exercises to the group. . Dont wait until its too late. Register under Book and Appointment in our bio See more

Join us in welcoming Caspian to the MPH family! Newborn son of Victoria Chu, our Registered Dietitian, he decided to make a speedy arrival, almost leaving the family not enough time to make it to the hospital! . Victoria and the rest of the family are all doing well at home and we cant wait to meet the little guy soon! . #birthannouncement #babyboy #markhammoms #momsofyorkregion #yorkregionmoms #newadditiontothefamily

In case you missed it, Susanna Duerr and Melissa Wong were voted Markhams Best Massage Therapist and Physiotherapist! Thank you to all who voted! Let us know how we can help you with your rehab and massage needs.

Did you know we treat kids and teens? . Some of the most common concerns we see in these populations include: Urinary leakage with laughing (known specifically in the pediatrics giggle incontinence) Trouble with potty training (either after a period of dryness or never having been dry)... Bed wetting Constipation Pain with tampon insertion or removal Overactive bladder and frequent urination Urinary leakage (often with high performance athletes - gymnasts, cheerleaders, figure skaters, trampolinists) . Let us know if you have questions about our pediatric program. We can help! . #pediatricpelvichealth #bedwetting #bedwettingsolution #giggleincontinence #incontinence #athleteproblems #pelvichealthphysio . @nabhan_illustrations See more

The look when you are 2 months post-partum, trying to wrap-up an online workshop, and your baby is crying outside the door wanting to eat!! Were you at our Growing Pains workshop tonight? You got to experience real-life baby needs first hand! Good thing we were just wrapping up *phew*! If you were there, drop us a hello below because Melissa felt super rushed saying goodbye and good luck!! . If you are pregnant, our next session is running next month, Wednesday,... August 5! . Or get some specific exercise practice and tips to prep for labour and delivery at our Body Prep for the Best Birth Possible workshop, happening next Wednesday. We keep this session small and intimate and there are only a few spots remaining. Fingers crossed baby sleeps through it! . Register online. Link in our bio under book an appointment. . #pregnancy #postpartum #pregnancypains #pelvicpain #pregnancyexercise #pelvicfloorphysicaltherapy #motherhood #motherhoodunplugged #markham #markhamstouffvillehospital #stouffville See more

Looking to return to running after having a baby? Read all about @btheiseneaton (Canadian heptathlete, 2x Olympian) experience with it below . Thank you for sharing your story! . . In France, every woman that has a baby has pelvic floor physio as part of their post-partum care. Pelvic floor physiotherapy should be a part of every womans post-partum recovery. .... #Repost @btheiseneaton with @get_repost 5.5 months postpartum and finally able to get back to my regular running routine. If anything shocked me about postpartum recovery, it has been how long my pelvic floor has taken to feel back to normal. I knew beforehand that pregnancy and childbirth would take a toll on my pelvic floor, but I didnt realize how much of a toll, and how hard I would have to work to strengthen it. Running is an important part of not only making me feel physically healthy, but mentally healthy as well. So when I was 3 months postpartum and still not able to run without feeling weakness and instability in my pelvic floor, I felt defeated and worried that I would never be able to return to my regular running routine again. Thankfully, I began working virtually with Melissa Dessaulles (@mommyberrieshealth) while I was still pregnant to understand what I could do, proactively, to help not only with childbirth, but recovery after having Ander. I was surprised to learn that for me, my pelvic floor strength wasnt all about doing kegels, but actually learning to relax these muscles as well. Melissa provided me with a better understanding of what actually happens to the pelvic floor during pregnancy and childbirth, and guided me through tons of postpartum exercises to get me back running. While the journey has seemed like two steps forward, one step back, Im finally able to see the light at the end of the tunnel and feel like my normal self again. Pelvic floor physical therapy should be a routine part of pregnancy and postpartum care and its unfortunate that it isnt in North America. If youre pregnant, newly postpartum, or are struggling with leaking or other pelvic floor issues, I would strongly encourage you to seek out a pelvic floor PT for help.

We continue to listen and learn to ensure we are offering a safe and inclusive environment for all. . Thank you @pelvicguru1 @youseelogic @mymuseumeye for the insightful and informative webinar. . To our healthcare colleagues, we urge you to check out their webinar Anti-Racist and Trauma-Informed Patient Care posted on the Pelvic Guru channel on YouTube.... . #blacklivesmatter #bipoclivesmatter #inclusivity #safespaceforall #endracism #systemicracism #generationaltrauma See more

Celebrations will look different this year for everyone, but we can still take some time to celebrate our countrys birthday and all the beauty she has to offer! . This photo is from one of the most beautiful places in Canada, @whistlerblackcomb . Comment below! What spectacular places in our country have you visited?... . #canada #canada #canadaday #whistler #dreamingoftravel #happycanadaday See more

Its the perfect week to get outside and get a bit of exercise. Happy Canada Day! Sharing some good news. Exercise has been shown to promote a compound in breastmilk that we think helps reduce risks for diabetes and heart disease for kiddos! Go exercise (and it doesnt have to be intense either to reap the benefit). Researchers also followed about 150 pregnant and postpartum women using activity trackers and found that those who had more steps per day had an increased amount ...of a compound known as 3SL in their breast milk, which they believe is responsible for these health benefits. "The increase in 3SL were not necessarily related to exercise intensity, so even moderate exercise like a daily walk is enough to reap the benefits," said Stanford, an associate professor of physiology and cell biology at Ohio States Dorothy M. Davis Heart and Lung Research Institute. "Exercise is also great for your overall health during and after pregnancy, so anything you can do to get moving is going to benefit both you and your baby."

Great news for our Midwife Colleagues!! Did you give birth with a midwife? Arent they awesome?

Happy Pride weekend! #loveislove #lgbtq #lgbtqrights #pridemonth #pride #virtualpride

You pushed a baby the size of a watermelon, what else do you expect? I almost tore completely front to back. Things are messy down there.... Unfortunately all healthcare providers occasionally need to be reminded of the power of our words and the influence they can play on a persons experiences. From everyone at Markham Pelvic Health, we are always humbled and take great pride in being a part of your healing journey. #birthtrauma #pelvicpain #episiotomy #csection #pelvicorganprolapse #incontinence #painwithsex #scartissue #postpartumhealing #mentalhealth #postpartumjourney #postpartumdepression #Repost @birthtraumaresolution with @get_repost Choosing our words and behaviours carefully will help to avoid some birth trauma. Treating everyone with care, kindness and compassion so a pregnancy, birth and recovery is well supported, can make it a healing experience. Did you experience birth trauma through how you were treated and what was said to you? DM me today Art by @angelica.ch.r

Happy Fathers Day to the fathers, grandfathers, and father figures in our lives! How are you spending your day? . #dad #daddy #fathersday