In this podcast join Jill and DPT Kimberly Tonovitz in our discussion of pelvic health and how we can age while still maintaining our continence and our quality of life. Kim is a DPT at Thompson Health in Canandaigua NY where she works with women and men to regain and retain their continence and sexual function. Fifty four percent of women ages 20 and up state they have had some kind of leakage in the past year.

You will learn:

• The causes of incontinence and why it doesn't have to be a part of aging
• How does taking care of the musculature of the pelvic floor help to decrease kinds of incontinence and maintain sexual function as we age.
• What are some things you can do today to help yourself maintain your continence
• How to connect with someone who can help you get back to controlling your continence.

If you want to connect with a Physical Therapist in your area, reach out to your provider and tell them what you're experiencing. Don't be shy or afraid that you are the only one who is having these concerns. This happens to lots of people, men and women, and there are ways to get better and strengthen or relax your pelvic floor. A specialized PT can tell you what your main issue is and prescribe you an exercise plan to get back where you want to be.

Yoga is another way to relax and strengthen your pelvic floor with deep breathing and relaxation.

Want to engage with me. Visit my website www.closedlotusyt.com or my you tube channel Yoga for Aging and Menopause.