Prairie Sage Physiotherapy & Wellness

Pelvic Organ Prolapse is the term used to describe when the organs of the pelvis (the bladder, uterus, and rectum) begin to push into the adjacent vaginal wal...l and descend into the vaginal opening. Now although this sounds frightening and unnerving, it’s actually quite a common occurrence in women. Let me break it down a bit for you. A cystocele describes when the bladder descends. A uterine prolapse is when the ligaments that suspend the uterus lose some of their support and cause it to move towards the vaginal opening. A rectocele occurs when the posterior wall of the vagina becomes a bit lax and the rectum presses into it towards the vaginal opening. There are a few less common prolapses as well and some variances of the above. There is a staging classification (stage 1-4) that describes the position of the prolapse. It’s important to remember that a prolapse is NOT a FIXED or static thing. The stage and symptoms of prolapse can vary greatly depending on treatment, movement strategies and mindset even. Research has shown that the degree of prolapse can change by 1 full stage with pelvic floor physiotherapy. It’s also important to note that upwards of 75% of women who have had multiple kiddos have some degree of prolapse on examination, however only 5-12% are symptomatic. There are SO many treatment options available and SO much hope for prolapse. Please take a look through some past posts to read more. #hopeforprolapse #movementismedicine #pelvicfloorphysio #pelvicfloorhealth

Part 3 of the Know your Core Series! Who has heard of their Transverse Abdominus?! Today I want to focus on teaching you one cue to engage one of the deep core stabilizers. Keep in mind there are a few deep core stabilizers and cues so this is not an end all be all! If you are unsure if you are activating properly, a qualified Heath professional can assist! ... Be prepared to work the hardest 1/4 you will ever move. This takes a lot of mental concentration. However once you get going and activate properly be prepared to feel a deep burn! First let’s start off by getting to know the transverse abdominus. The transverse abdominus originates from the iliac crest of the pelvis, the cartilage of the 7-12th ribs, the thoracolumbar fascia of the back and the inguinal ligament in the groin. It attaches from there to the linea alba between the rectus abdominus, the pubic crest and the xiphoid process of the sternum. It’s action is to compress the abdominal organs and keep them flush to your torso. So here is one cue to engage the transverse abdominus. Lying on your back with your knees bent, place your hands on the inside of your pelvic bones resting them on your abdomen. Imagine there is a zipper going from your pubic bone up the centre of your abdomen to your belly button. Now imagine you are doing up this zipper as you exhale. Under your fingers you should feel a gentle bulge of the muscle into your fingers which is very different from clenching or tensing the abs when you brace for a blow to the abdomen. Now this takes a lot of mental work as you want to avoid overcompensating with the obliques! Once you have mastered it lying down, take it to sitting or standing. From here you will want to engage the transverse abdominus to prepare for core movements such as planks, doodlebugs, bird dogs etc. The deep core stabilizers are tricky to activate, but with concentration and practice they lay the perfect foundation for all movements going forward. If you have any questions or want to book an assessment email [email protected]. Cheers! -Kayla Williams, PT

Get your pelvic floors checked! NO leaking is normal!!

Know your Core Series: Part 2 In my previous post I described the origin, insertion and action of the abdominal muscles in hopes of drawing awareness to the fact that improper activation of the core can create dysfunctional postures as well as a disequilibrium of intra-abdominal pressure (think of a squeezed balloon). The issue of over recruitment of the abdominals can lead to problems with urinary incontinence, dyspareunia, low back pain, groin pain, symphysis pubis pain, e...Continue reading

With all the new year, new you resolutions, and apps out here that promise toned abs and weight loss results, I feel the need to do a little bit of preventative education. I recently have checked out a few fitness apps that some of my clients have downloaded to fulfill their fitness goals. I am all for getting moving, but I am a huge proponent for moving properly. My latest issue with a few of the apps has been the focus on engaging your core. You might be thinkingwel...Continue reading

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Thank you for the continued support. I will be taking a break over the holidays to spend some time with my family. Appointments will resume on January 4th, 2021. See you then!!... -Kayla

Get your pelvic floors checked! NO leaking is normal!!

Know your Core Series: Part 2 In my previous post I described the origin, insertion and action of the abdominal muscles in hopes of drawing awareness to the fact that improper activation of the core can create dysfunctional postures as well as a disequilibrium of intra-abdominal pressure (think of a squeezed balloon). The issue of over recruitment of the abdominals can lead to problems with urinary incontinence, dyspareunia, low back pain, groin pain, symphysis pubis pain, e...Continue reading

With all the new year, new you resolutions, and apps out here that promise toned abs and weight loss results, I feel the need to do a little bit of preventative education. I recently have checked out a few fitness apps that some of my clients have downloaded to fulfill their fitness goals. I am all for getting moving, but I am a huge proponent for moving properly. My latest issue with a few of the apps has been the focus on engaging your core. You might be thinkingwel...Continue reading

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Thank you for the continued support. I will be taking a break over the holidays to spend some time with my family. Appointments will resume on January 4th, 2021. See you then!!... -Kayla

Thank you everyone for your continued support! Due to the many changes and adaptations in policy and procedure that have been required over the past year with opening a new business during a pandemic, and the learning that has accompanied these changes; I have been required to increase my fees per visit. Further details can be found under the treatment descriptions on my booking site at https://prairiesagephysiotherapy.janeapp.com/ ... Should you have any questions please feel free to reach out at 403-302-9984 or [email protected]