In this episode, I discuss with Kelowna based urologist Dr. Chris Bitcon:

• What is erectile dysfunction (ED)?
• At what point does it move from a temporary issue to a condition requiring a doctor's visit?
• Primary causes (prostate treatment, vascular, hormonal, neurological, psychological)
• What can you do before you go see a urologist?
• Treatment options

Dr Chris Bitcon is a practicing Urologist in Kelowna. Dr. Bitcon grew up in Kelowna and is the epitome of a BC boy: involved in every sport under the sun and loves being outdoors. He completed medical school at UBC’s Island Medical Program in Victoria and urology residency at Dalhousie University in Halifax. He went on to complete a co-fellowship through the University of Toronto, specializing in both minimally invasive/robotic surgery as well as pediatric urology. Though he has two sub-specialties, he remains passionate about being a true general urologist and treats all urologic conditions.

EPISODE 128 will be PART 2 of this episode with Justin Paulsen (Psychotherapist/Couples Counsellor/Clinical Sexologist)

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In this solo episode, I talk about:

• What may happen in a pelvic floor appointment (specific to internal assessment)
• The importance of finding a therapist that feels right to you (we don’t all practice the same)
• My clinical practice process and how each patient influences this
• What happens when you have your period

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In this episode, I discuss with fellow physiotherapist Carina Siracusa

• Explanation of our body’s bowel and bladder function
• At what level Parkinson’s, Multiple Sclerosis and Stroke affect these systems
• Medication considerations and side effects
• How is the pelvic floor related and how it is NOT
• How we can help as physiotherapists
• How patients can advocate for themselves

Dr. Carina Siracusa has been a practicing physical therapist since she graduated from Ohio University with her doctorate in physical therapy in 2005. She has practiced in the areas of pediatric, neurologic, oncologic, and pelvic floor physical therapy in her tenure as a physical therapist. She currently works in the neurologic rehab department at OhioHealth in Columbus, Ohio, seeing patients of all ages and abilities with pelvic floor dysfunction. She also serves as the oncology rehabilitation coordinator and the wheelchair clinic coordinator in this hospital system. She has been teaching for the Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy since 2010 in the pelvic health series. She has also taught as adjunct clinical faculty at several universities. She has given multiple presentations all over the world on the topics of neurologic and pediatric pelvic health. She also teaches several two-day courses on the subjects of pediatric and neurologic pelvic health.

Instagram: @carinadpt

Mentoring available through Carina: @SynapsePTMentoring

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SRC Health: Use the link below for a discount at checkout!

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mel@pelvicfloorprojectspace.com

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