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If you have ever wondered if you needed to invest some big bucks into some fancy device to stop your bladder leaks or urinary incontinence, then this article is for you. We live in a world and age where there is tons of technology. Everywhere you look, social media, Google, the morning news shows, they’re...

If you’ve ever eaten something spicy and then noticed all of a sudden your bladder urgency, frequency, or even bladder leaks suddenly seem to get worse, you’re not losing your mind. It’s a real thing. My name is Brittany Kapiello, and I’m a pelvic floor physical therapist who has dedicated my entire 21-year career to...

If you’ve ever had a couple glasses of wine, maybe enjoyed a couple cups of coffee in the morning, or had an afternoon cup of tea and then found yourself living in the bathroom, this post is for you. Today we are talking about diet and the bladder, specifically talking about caffeine and alcohol. A...

People often discuss urinary urgency and frequency as well as bladder leaks. However, it can be challenging to determine what is considered normal in these areas. How can we distinguish whether we might be developing a pelvic floor issue, or if our urgency or frequency is within a typical range? Many individuals wonder if their...

Breath work is often emphasized in pelvic floor physical therapy, and while it’s not something I focus on extensively in my approach, I do recognize its importance. In my work I prefer to prioritize movement and teaching you how to move better because that’s what I have found to be most effective in my clinical...

If you’ve ever wondered if Kegel exercises really work or if they do anything at all, and wondered how many you should be doing, if any, then this article is for you. A member of my core floor membership asked me last week how many kegel exercises she should be doing in addition to the...