Pelvic Health Study - NWT and Nunavut

06/10/2025

It's been a while since the last post - here's a quick one:

Did you know that non-insured health benefits (NIHB) will help pay for pads and briefs for bladder leaks?

See the link below!

The health centre or medical clinic can help with accessing these products.

The following Medical Supplies and Equipment (MS&E) list contains medical surgical items and services eligible under the Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) program for eligible First Nations and Inuit. Further you'll find information on coverage policies, item codes, requirements for prior approval....

02/07/2025

If you missed last night's information session, there's another one on Monday!

6-8pm at Nihtat Gwich'in Council building.

See the poster below for more details

02/03/2025

There will be a presentation about pelvic health conditions (like bladder accidents/leaks) at the ICC Community Hall this Thursday evening, from 6-8pm.

See the poster below for more details!

01/31/2025

I'm heading to Inuvik February 4-12. There will be a couple of information sessions about pelvic health while I'm in town. The details will be posted in the next couple of days.

If you live in Inuvik and are interested in sharing your experiences with bladder leaks for a research project, I'd be happy to meet with you!

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01/27/2025

Two info sessions about pelvic health will be at the Drop-in Centre. There will be a draw for a gas voucher, and snacks and tea will be provided.

See the poster for dates and times.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

01/26/2025

I made it to Taloyoak and will be here until the 31st.

I'm going to be hosting two information sessions about pelvic health (bladder leaks) this week, and will share the details on Monday.

If you'd like to be interviewed about your experience with bladder leaks for my research project, please send me a message. I will have gas vouchers to pay you for your time.

01/24/2025

Announcement:

I'm going to be travelling to talk about pelvic health with women. Here's where I'm going to be:
Taloyoak - January 25-31
Inuvik - February 4-12

I'll have more details about information sessions in the coming days.

If you, or a group of women you know are interested in being interviewed about pelvic health, please send me a message!

Send a message to learn more

01/03/2025

Happy New Year!

To those of you that I haven't met, my name is Kaeleigh Brown. I live in Yellowknife with my partner and daughter. I'm a pelvic health physiotherapist, and also a student researcher. One of the projects I'm working on is about pelvic health conditions (like bladder leaks, pain in the pelvis, prolapse).

I will be travelling to Nunavut this month to host a couple of information nights, and to work on the research project. Keep an eye on this page for updates!

For those that are interested, the Nunavut research license number for the project is 04 003 25R-M, and the NWT license number is 17646.

12/10/2024

If you're wondering about what exercises to do for your pelvic floor, check out this pelvic health exercise program posted by the University of Alberta - Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine's Rehabilitation Robotics Lab.

Looking for a versatile, guided workout to improve your pelvic floor health? The Rehabilitation Robotics Lab (RRL) has you covered! See our Youtube playlist with 12 weeks (2 days a week) worth of exercises to improve your pelvic floor strength and endurance.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HZ9hyrx9II

This 12-week program is structured with exercises that offer modifications for all fitness levels, ensuring everyone can benefit from this essential practice. Remember, consistency is key for optimal results! The program has both a guided video and voiceover, as well as a document with written instructions to guide you throughout each session.

Please feel free to email at rehabrobotics@ualberta.ca for any questions.

11/22/2024

The Continence Foundation of Australia has a lot of information about pelvic health on their website www.continence.org.au

Check out the comments section below for some pamphlets about women's bladder health and pelvic floor exercises.

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