The Pelvic Floor Project
This podcast is for anyone with a pelvic floor. Pssst….. everyone has a pelvic floor. The pelvic floor is a group of muscles responsible for controlling our bodily functions. I refer to myself as a physiotherapist for embarrassing issues. I routinely help clients address symptoms like incontinence, prolapse, diastasis, pelvic pain, intimacy issues and the list goes on. A theme that stands out to me is how little we learn about our private parts and the muscles surrounding. This podcast is for you if you are interested in learning more about your body. Focused on the female, I cover topics pertinent to puberty, athletics, pregnancy, birth, postpartum recovery, menopause, surgery and so much more.I promise to share evidence based information through discussion with other health care experts in their field with the goal to showcase a holistic and empowering approach to taking care of the only body you will ever have. I hope you enjoy!
The Pelvic Floor Project
52. Discussing bladder leaks, treatments and surgery with urologist, Dr. Jennifer Locke
In this episode, I sit down with urologist Dr. Jennifer Locke to discuss:
- The evidence based guidelines that guide assessment and treatment for stress urinary incontinence
- The recommended first line treatments
- The benefits of pelvic floor physiotherapy
- The recommended course of action when physiotherapy isn’t enough
- Tests a urologist may recommend
- Non surgical options
- Surgical options, the risks and outcomes
- Does our health care system follow the recommendations for assessment and treatment
- Current research being done in the field
Dr. Jennifer Locke is a Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada certified Urologist with subspecialty training in reconstructive urology (female urology, male urology, neurogenic bladder, overactive bladder, urinary incontinence, urethral stricture disease).
Dr. Locke grew up in Tsawwassen, British Columbia and attended the University of British Columbia for her undergraduate degree in chemistry. She then completed a PhD in experimental medicine at the University of British Columbia followed by her MD training at the University of Toronto. She completed her residency training in urology at the University of British Columbia followed by her fellowship training in reconstructive urology at the University of Toronto.
Her current clinical practice is based out of Kelowna and consists of a mixture of general urology and reconstructive urology. Operating out of the Kelowna General Hospital she serves the greater Okanagan region and beyond.
Find Dr Locke at: https://www.lockemd.ca
Links mentioned in episode:
Episode 46 -Bladder leaks with cough, sneeze or physical activity to listen before this episode
Volunteers needed for research in the area.
Please inquire here:
IHurology.research@ubc.ca
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