Quelle est la nature de la mobilisation des muscles du plancher pelvien dans la dyspareunie ?
De nombreuses femmes éprouvent des douleurs pendant les activités sexuelles: c'est ce qu'on appelle la dyspareunie. Cette douleur, bien que mal comprise par les prestataires de soins de santé, peut nuire à la santé physique et mentale des femmes et être une source de stress dans les relations amoureuses...
L'activité et l'incontinence urinaire chez les femmes
L'incontinence urinaire touche jusqu'à une femme canadienne sur cinq. Les stress induits sur le plancher pelvien lors d'activités à fort impact comme la course à pied sont associés à des rapports de fuites urinaires lors de ces activités. Cette expérience "d'incontinence urinaire à l'effort" conduit éventuellement les femmes à se retirer de ces activités, et l'inactivité peut entraîner des effets néfastes sur la santé plus tard dans la vie...
Brain input influence on pelvic floor muscles.
In recent studies, non-invasive magnetic stimulation of the brain has been suggested as an ideal and pain-free way to evaluate the way in which the brain controls the pelvic floor muscles. However for clinical and research purposes, we need to be sure that measures obtained are repeatable- that is, that the [...]
Uterine Fibroids and Ultrasound Technology
Uterine fibroids are the most common gynecological condition, accounting for 1/3 of all visits to gynecologists in Canada, and can cause severe symptoms including pain, bleeding, and infertility. Due to potential risks associated with surgery, medical therapies are becoming more favorable, yet not all patients respond to medical therapy and side-effects [...]
Pelvic Floor Ageing Study
If you are interested in learning more about your pelvic floor muscles, our lab is looking for female volunteers, over the age of 60 that have never given birth vaginally nor by c-section to study age-related changes in the pelvic floor muscles in order to develop interventions to target these age-related changes. [...]
Is low-level laser therapy an effective intervention for provoked vestibulodynia?
Low level laser therapy (LLLT) is a technology that was first introduced in the 1960’s as a means of healing damaged tissue. LLLT has demonstrated effectiveness in terms of healing diabetic ulcers and many forms of dental lesions and pain. Recently a small study was published which demonstrated that a six week [...]
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