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And THIS is why we do what we do!! 😍
A patient came in with this glowing review, but too worried about sharing this publically on Google. Didn’t want it tied to her name.
Part of our mission is to normalize the convo about pelvic health. Of course we have a long way to go, but thankful to her for taking the time to write this and allowing us to share it here!!
🎉‼️Attn: New and Recent Physio Grads ‼️🎉
You’ve gearing up for graduation or have recently graduated and are thinking about expanding into Pelvic Health Physio.
🙋🏽♀️What course should I take?
🙋🏻♀️How do I get mentorship?
🙋🏼♀️What does the pay look like?
🙋🏾♀️What different skills will I need to be successful?
Come and get the answers to these questions, meet some of the GTA’s best Pelvic Floor Physios, and learn some key skills that will undoubtedly help you in your practice.
Know someone who would be interested? Please share!
Space is limited. Register today to claim a spot.
Can’t make it but interested? Send us a DM!
It’s birthday week over here at MPH!!!! Join us in wishing Jen and Thanika a very happy birthday!!
You both play such vital roles to both our physio team and admin team respectively, and we are so lucky to have you both!
Wishing both of you the very happiest of birthdays! 🎉🥳🎁🎊🎉😘
As a specialized clinic, we truly see clients at all phases and stages of their life. In many cases, for issues they have dealt with for a loooong time. Or in other cases, when they just want a different experience. Wherever you are in your journey, we are here for you 💕
Having a healthcare professional who cares makes
all the difference in someone’s healthcare journey.
Someone who goes an extra step or two.
Who will always take a bit of extra time to answer any questions you might have.
Someone who is kind, thoughtful, and excellent in their field.
Who is open to collaboration and a fierce advocate for you.
Dr. Peters was one of the very first physicians referring to Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy 10 years ago when Markham Pelvic Health was not even an idea.
When other doctors, let alone the public, did not even know this type of therapy existed.
When clients were routinely being turned away from their medical doctors’ offices with “it’s a normal part of aging” or “just stop trying to run” or “everyone has pain with sex” (true story!)
She continued to be a fierce advocate for pelvic floor physiotherapy, supporting the very first and only pelvic floor physio clinic in York Region and supporting the development of our pessary program here at Markham Pelvic Health.
Wishing you all the best in your retirement, Dr. Peters! The countless clients who you delivered, and then you helped deliver THEIR babies is a true testament to your dedication and fulfilling career! Your retirement is SO well deserved!!
Share any great memories or stories you have of Dr. Peters below and we will be sure to share them with her!!
June is Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) Awareness Month and we are proud to be partnering with .medical to support their campaign to bring greater visibility and support to those navigating pelvic health, specifically pelvic organ prolapse.
Did you know what pelvic organ prolapse affects up to 50% of women after they have given birth? And that some of the biggest risk factors include age, multiple babies, and chronic straining and constipation?
We can help! Did you know we have 3 trainer senior physiotherapists who fit clients with pessaries? And we are working with .medical to offer the very first custom designed pessaries - worldwide?? Exciting advancements in treatment options for those with prolapse!
Reach out if you have any specific questions! We’d love to help!
A very, very, late - but better than never post!!! Some highlights from our recent Spring Social!
Thanks to two local gems for hosting us! for the fun and very exciting escape room adventure and the owl for the food, darts, and drinks!!
We are excited for our summer social next week! What should we do?
To all the dads and the father figures in our lives, Happy Father’s Day!
Have you spent some time outdoors this weekend?
Your bladder can be like a very needy toddler. Or a whiny puppy. It can be easily irritated and often needs help calming down! If irritated, you might experience increased urinary urgency, frequency, or pain with urinating.
Have you heard of Vaginismus before?
By making small changes in your diet, it may be easier to control your bladder!
What bladder irritant is your biggest guilty pleasure?
Does your vaginal or re**al opening feel like its “under pressure”? You may have pelvic organ prolapse.
Here’s some more information and some tips!
Have you ever felt this before?
Using a step stool on the toilet can be incredibly beneficial for and
Scroll through the post to find out why!
Do you use a stool or a ?
Are you wondering when it’s safe to start running postpartum? Here are some tips and recommendations.
Have you run post-partum?
If you have trouble holding your bladder, try performing heel raises to calm the bladder!!
Does urinary urgency and frequency affect you?
While it might seem counterintuitive to stop the habit of peeing “just in case”, it actually trains the bladder to only signal to the brain that it needs to be emptied ONLY when it’s full.
What do you think?
We are so glad to be offering customized pessaries to our clients! Gynethotics pessaries are the very first customized pessaries worldwide and we are so proud to be part of their early innovator program.
Pessaries are supportive devices for pelvic organ prolapse and they already come in a wide range of shapes and sizes. By offering customizations including changing the material, thickness, and shape of a pessary, there are truly endless options for clients out there who wish to manage their prolapse conservatively, without surgery.
Thank you Cara from .medical for spending the day with us to learn more about this truly ground-breaking medical advancement in prolapse care!
Do you want to learn more about pessaries and prolapse?
Spring Update: Exercise with Moms and Educational Content! -
Spring is here! With that comes the opportunity to come out of hibernation and spend more time outside! This also means that our Stroller-Fit Series is back! Meet local Markham moms while we get fit and have fun in the sun!
Hats off to our amazing admin team!! These ladies truly run the clinic - from the first phone call, to the smiling face that greets you, to holding your fussy babies, and to celebrating your wins with you after every session!
We appreciate you!!
Hemorrhoids can quite literally be a pain in the 🍑!!
By ensuring good bowel habits and good muscular coordination, we can help heal those pesky hemorrhoids!
Did you know this before this post?
Back by popular demand!! Starting May 15th, join us for our Stroller Fit classes!
📍Cornell Community Park
📆 Wednesdays 9:30-10:30
Led by Candice, our Personal and Group Trainer, rest assured that she will provide safe and accommodating exercises for wherever you are in your post-partum journey!
Comment “fitness” for the registration link!
Here are some quick answers to a few common questions we receive about diastasis recti!
Not all Physios are created equal!!
Time and time again, we see clients who have been to Physios elsewhere and they tell us “I’ve done physio before. It didn’t work”. But just like a pair of dollar store flip flops won’t perform the same way as a pair of Birkenstocks, the physio you see matters.
We take immense pride in the quality of care we provide each of our clients. Care that’s rooted in:
✅ Best practices
✅ The evidence
✅ A solid foundation of anatomy and physiology
✅ Client goals and preferences
✅ Skill
That last one might arguably be the most important. Because if you don’t have the skill, none of the other pieces matter.
Here at MPH we take the time to perfect the art and the science behind what we do. No two clients are the same and the approach we take won’t be the same. Which means the unique skill set needed must also be different!
Pictured here: mentorship with one of our University of Toronto Physio students, on the unique and specialized touch often involved in pelvic floor physio. It’s physio in a cave!!
A test for you! Close your eyes and without pulling or lifting the theraband, do you think you can feel the difference in density between the colours?
Answer: they both involve moving around in darkness
If anyone has heard Melissa speak about preparing for birth before, one of the things she speaks about quite often is the need to surround yourself with positive birth stories, and not just ones of pain and challenges.
Check out some of these very powerful birth photos! How beautiful and empowering are these, or what?
"The International Association of Professional Birth Photographers is proud to announce the winners of the 2024 Birth Photography Image Competition!"
https://birthphotographers.com/winners-of-the-2024-birth-photography-image-competition/ -26
Make sure you take some time to enjoy those wins!! 🙌
Have a wonderful long weekend! 🐣
Another popular news article that only discusses kegel exercises as treatment options for pelvic floor dysfunction, but thank you to the American Physical Therapy Association for clearing that up! A great spotlight on pelvic floor physiotherapy nonetheless!!
In a recent NBC News Story, the author highlighted Brittany Mahomes, wife of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes who brought attention to a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of women's health: pelvic floor care.
A huge congratulations to Amanda on the birth of her daughter! Born on March 15 at 6 lbs 6 oz, they are all doing well at home.
We cannot wait to meet the little one!
What were your wins today?
Below the Belt is a documentary about Endometriosis. It sheds much needed light onto Endometriosis, and on a much wider level exposes widespread problems in our healthcare systems, particularly related to women's health.
From societal taboos and gender bias to misinformed doctors and profit-driven healthcare, the film reveals how millions are effectively silenced and how, by fighting back, they can improve healthcare for everyone.
York Endo Network is a patient-led advocacy group dedicated to supporting women battling endometriosis in York Region.
ca will be hosting a special screening on March 25th at 6:30pm at the Cineplex Cinemas Markham. Please reach out directly for tickets and support this local non-profit group.
Can't wait to see you there!
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It is hard to make the decision to enter into pelvic floor physio! There’s a lot of money involved in courses, time spent practicing and refining your skillset, and effort to find new patients. If you are considering entering into the world of pelvic floor physio or want to get a better idea of what it is like seeing MORE pelvic floor cases, come join us on August 14th for a night to learn about: ✔️what courses to consider taking ✔️ what skillset is needed to excel in this field ✔️ if niching down is the right option for you ✔️ what types of interesting cases you might see We would love to see you at our Pelvic Physio Info night on August 14! Register via the link in our bio!
Ok @mommyconnections_yorkregion and all your followers, we need your help! We are looking for Roxanne L who won a gift basket AND a free massage! We don’t have her contact information but would love to get these prize winnings over to her. Roxanne, if you see this, send us a DM! Let’s see this mommy tribe come together to find us the winner!
Do you ever have back pain? Have you ever considered that your pelvic floor could also be involved?
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For those of you celebrating Lunar New Year, wishing you good health and prosperity! If you are having a "dragon baby" this year, we hope for a smooth delivery and look forward to hearing all about your new adventures! Happy Lunar New Year!
Pelvic Organ Prolapse: Is surgery inevitable?
Urinary urgency and frequency: what’s normal?
Do you ever have intrusive thoughts as a new mom? Do you have strategies to control them or prevent them from spiralling? Our 6 week Pregnancy and Postpartum support group is starting on July 15! Tag a new mom to show them you care. And that #mentalhealthmatters Week 1: Understanding mental health and well-being Week 2: Challenges and changes Week 3: Social supports Week 4: Setting boundaries and communicating needs Week 5: Intimacy, exercise, and the post-partum body Week 6: Putting it all together Spaces are limited but a few spots remain. Link in bio to register.
Blocking sensation during sex? Feels like a wall? Like the “doors” are closed? Burning? Tearing? You may have a condition called dyspareunia, which is essentially described as pain during sex. Dyspareunia is an umbrella term that can be quite confusing and frustrating for many people. “I KNOW I have pain with sex” 🙄. But did you know that a pelvic floor physiotherapist can determine so much more about the “why” and the “how” it is happening? And most importantly, we are able to guide you “how to fix it”. When we see you, we may ask questions like: ✨ Does the pain happen on insertion or with deeper thrusting? ✨ Is your pain on the outside or deeper? ✨ Do you also have pain with tampon use? ✨ Is it position dependent? ✨ Do you have to stop because of the pain? Have you ever mentioned pain with sex to a healthcare provider? Did they ask detailed questions to get to the root of the issue? Or did they suggest lube, foreplay, and a bit of wine to warm you up? Bottom line is that you do not need to live in pain. Your pain is real. And you deserve better.
How do we assess pelvic girdle pain? Take a sneak peak into some of the specific tests we use to determine where your pain is coming from and the best treatment for it.
We could not do what we do on a daily basis without them. If you have been in contact with our clinic in the past year and a half, it has likely been this superstar you have chatted with. She manages the front desk like a boss, keeps us all safe, and even lets us take tons of photos and videos of her for presentations and social media! Thank you Sidra! To the newest members of the team, Kaylyn and Thanika, so glad to have you with us. Photos will need to come soon! If you have met or chatted with one of our front desk staff and have had a great experience, send them some 💕💕 below!
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