A cut can make you cry

I have a surgeon friend who always says to patients: "WHEN YOU CUT YOU CRY"  Not the most comforting words, but there is some truth in his statement. There is always pain with surgery. But what happens when the pain remains longer than anticipated?   WHY IS IT SORE? The  ceasarian scar looks healed. You [...]

World Continence Week 2020

What is urinary incontinence? Urinary incontinence is leaking of urine, and you can not control it   Did you know that there are FOUR types of urinary leakage? 1 stress incontinence – Urine leaks out at times when your bladder or belly is under sudden increase of pressure; for example, when you sneeze, cough,laugh,jump or [...]

Till pregnancy do us part – Abdominal seperation

You are pregnant. Your bump is growing every day. But what is going on in the ab-department? Normally your "six pack" muscles named RECTUS ABDOMINUS are lying in two rows running from your ribs up to your pubic bone and are only seperated by a thin line of connective tissue named the LINEA ALBA. During [...]

Finding the magic muscles

Its a really awkward feeling. You really want to start supercharging your pelvic floor to improve your sex life, prevent leaking of urine and prevent sagging of the bladder as you age... BUT There is a small problem - you are not sure about where and how... You are not alone, only about 1 out [...]

You can’t miss out on our first publication

It's the tool all women's health physios and bladder patients can use. The Regain booklet on "female bladder problems and physiotherapy" is a full colour booklet written in easy- to understand terms and illustrates concepts with diagrams and sketches all designed by a female graphic designer. It includes all anatomy, conditions and solutions in an [...]

Defining The Physical Therapist

"A Physiotherapist assesses, treats and manages a wide variety of injuries including ailments from the fields of orthopaedics, neurology, respiratory and thoracic, cardio-vascular, obstetrics, sports medicine, paediatrics, geriatrics, intensive care units and general rehabilitation. Other medical fields and community care also falls within the scope of physiotherapy. " (definition: HPCSA website, accessed 17 July 2017) [...]

Bladder diary template

Bladder and bowel diary template

Good bladder habits for patients that leak urine

• If you experience leakage more in the night, try to cut out fluids for at least two hours before bedtime. Empty the bladder just before you go to bed. • If you experience more leakage in the day, avoid coffee, caffeine, fizzy drinks and spicy foods as they can irritate the bladder. Only drink [...]

The best parenting advice I got during pregnancy

Being pregnant is super overwhelming. And I know you are probably up to your ears in well meant advice. But I can narrow this down for you. Forget about what model stroller you want, which birth plan you consider, or your next sonar. The best parenting advice I got while pregnant was: Breastfeed your baby. [...]

The minute that matters: What is your risk for osteoporosis?

Today I would like to talk about spending a minute on your health. A minute that matters. Eight reasons why you should spend a minute that matters One out of three women and one out of five men over 50 years of age might develop osteoporosis. The diagnosis of a disease usually happens when the [...]