Urology Care Podcast

Urology Care Podcast

The Urology Care Foundation is the official foundation of the American Urological Association. We support reliable patient education on urology health issues. Learn more at UrologyHealth.org.

  1. Pelvic Floor Power Series: Leaking the Truth about Pelvic Floor Muscle Training - A Patient’s Voice

    APR 9

    Pelvic Floor Power Series: Leaking the Truth about Pelvic Floor Muscle Training - A Patient’s Voice

    Welcome to the Pelvic Floor Power podcast series! Listen as we talk with women and health care experts to discover the power of your pelvic floor, reduce leaks and restore confidence. Women can easily feel embarrassed to talk about urine leaks with other people, even close friends or family. But chances are, you probably have someone in your inner circle who has experienced urine leaks in their life. Urine leaks affect a lot of women, but many still find it hard to talk about. We’re here to tell you that you are not alone and there are ways to find support and get the help you need. Dr. Una Lee and Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist, Stephanie Prendergast, talk with a woman who wants you to know you don’t have to just accept leaking as part of your life. In this episode, you’ll hear from Sandra as she shares her story about how urine leaks affected her life, her experience with pelvic floor muscle training and her advice for other women. Keep listening, because we’re ready to leak the truth about pelvic floor muscle training so you can start discovering the power of your pelvic floor. Click the link to access the full podcast series and download free resources: nafc.org/pelvic-floor-podcast-series/ **** April 9, 2026 This podcast series is brought to you by The National Association for Continence, The Urology Care Foundation and Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. This podcast series was partially funded through a Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Eugene Washington PCORI Engagement Award (EASI-38989).

    35 min
  2. Pelvic Floor Power Series: How Do I Return to Fitness with Urine Leaks?

    MAR 26

    Pelvic Floor Power Series: How Do I Return to Fitness with Urine Leaks?

    Welcome to the Pelvic Floor Power podcast series! Listen as we talk with women and health care experts to discover the power of your pelvic floor, reduce leaks and restore confidence. So you’ve done your Kegels and you’ve finally worked on getting your pelvic floor strong again. But for some reason, you’re still leaking urine when you workout and now you feel stuck. You may be wondering if you’re destined to leak during your workouts, or maybe you’re just not able to workout like you used to. The good news is that there is hope and this episode is a great place to start. Dr. Una Lee and Pelvic Health Physical Therapist, Julie Wiebe, talk about how to apply your pelvic floor strength to your workout. Whether you’re an elite athlete or simply want to get back to your everyday workout routine without leaking, this episode is for you. Keep listening to learn about the ways you can work to support your pelvic floor and return to movement you love, no matter your fitness goals. Click the link to access the full podcast series and download free resources: https://nafc.org/pelvic-floor-podcast-series/ **** March 26, 2026 This podcast series is brought to you by The National Association for Continence, The Urology Care Foundation and Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. This podcast series was partially funded through a Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Eugene Washington PCORI Engagement Award (EASI-38989).

    25 min
  3. Pelvic Floor Power Series: Why Does My Pelvic Floor Need Time on My Calendar Too?

    MAR 12

    Pelvic Floor Power Series: Why Does My Pelvic Floor Need Time on My Calendar Too?

    Welcome to the Pelvic Floor Power podcast series! Listen as we talk with women and health care experts to discover the power of your pelvic floor, reduce leaks and restore confidence. We’ve all been there. You know going to the gym will make you feel better, feel stronger and improve your overall health. But what about when you have no motivation to go? If you skip the gym, does that mean you’ve failed? Definitely not. But you know keeping a regular workout schedule will only make it easier. Therapy for your mental health is the same way. You may not want to go but you know after your session you will feel that sense of relief that you got through it, and you’re stronger for it. Pelvic floor muscle training is no different. It may be hard to take that first step, but once you get started, if you stick with it, you’ll thank yourself later. You may think you don’t have time to add another appointment to your calendar, but does anyone have time for urine leaks either? Let’s talk about it. In this episode, Dr. Una Lee and Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist, Dr. Sara Reardon, talk about who benefits from pelvic floor muscle training, why starting early is important and how to overcome obstacles for keeping up with a schedule. So why does your pelvic floor need time on your calendar too? Keep listening to find out. Click the link to access the full podcast series and download free resources: https://nafc.org/pelvic-floor-podcast-series/ **** March 12, 2026 This podcast series is brought to you by The National Association for Continence, The Urology Care Foundation and Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. This podcast series was partially funded through a Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Eugene Washington PCORI Engagement Award (EASI-38989).

    32 min
  4. Pelvic Floor Power Series: Do You Really Need a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist?

    FEB 26

    Pelvic Floor Power Series: Do You Really Need a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist?

    Welcome to the Pelvic Floor Power podcast series! Listen as we talk with women and health care experts to discover the power of your pelvic floor, reduce leaks and restore confidence. Have you ever heard the phrase, “Just do your Kegel exercises and you’ll be fine”? Many women hear about these “Kegel exercises,” but what do they actually involve? Are simple at home exercises enough to fix urine leaks or is there something more women should be seeking out? In this episode, Dr. Una Lee and Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist, Stephanie Prendergast, talk about how supervised pelvic floor muscle training goes beyond at-home exercises and can benefit women in their journey to fix urine leaks. Urine leaks can happen for many reasons. Maybe you’ve just had a baby, maybe you’re entering menopause, or maybe you’ve had pelvic trauma at some point in your life. No matter the cause there are ways for women to get help for these symptoms and regain the power of their pelvic floor. Click the link to access the full podcast series and download free resources: https://nafc.org/pelvic-floor-podcast-series/ **** February 26, 2026 This podcast series is brought to you by The National Association for Continence, The Urology Care Foundation and Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. This podcast series was partially funded through a Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Eugene Washington PCORI Engagement Award (EASI-38989).

    23 min

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The Urology Care Foundation is the official foundation of the American Urological Association. We support reliable patient education on urology health issues. Learn more at UrologyHealth.org.

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