To treat a common bladder condition, Medtronic implant goes under the skin near the ankle

The Minnesota medtech company’s Altaviva implant just secured FDA approval. It treats urinary urge incontinence, a ...
Austin American-Statesman

How St. David's Round Rock is using ankle nerve device to stop bladder leaks in patients

"I would run. I would exercise. I would put my hands in warm water. It would cause me to dribble," said Michele Baran about her bladder leakage problem. The 63-year-old already had tried bladder sling ...
USA Today

Many women experience pain with sex. Is pelvic floor therapy the answer not enough people are talking about?

There are many different types of therapy – psychological, sexual, physical. But have you ever heard of pelvic floor therapy? Or, better yet, do you know what a pelvic floor is? You probably don't ...
NPR

'Say no to power peeing' and other good tips from a pelvic floor physical therapist

Painful sex. Urinary leakage. Constipation. Weak orgasms. What do these unpleasant experiences have in common? They can all be symptoms of a pelvic floor dysfunction in women, says Sara Reardon, a ...