Coventry & North Warwickshire PCSG - Open Meeting

Thursday, 17th October 2024

Thursday 17th October at 7:15 for 7:30 at Broadstreet RFC, Rugby Road, Binley Woods, Coventry. 

Our October meeting was devoted to pelvic health and how it can help in the battle against urinary incontinence.

Following radical surgery and/or radiotherapy many of us are left with ongoing urinary incontinence. Despite improvements associated with robotic surgery roughly 25% of men are still left with a measure of chronic urinary incontinence.

We were therefore delighted to welcome Fallon Norfolk, an NHS physiotherapist who works closely with the Urology Team at UHCW. Fallon talked to us about the promotion of pelvic health. She explained the anatomy of our pelvic floor muscles and how to exercise and train them to help regain control of urinary flow. She also introduced us to the SQUEEZY app - to help with regular exercising. Fallon also discussed how our bladders respond to our routines and how what and when we drink influences the frequency and urgency of peeing. Fallon's talk gave us all much needed encouragement in dealing with this side effect of our treatment. There was ample opportunity to answer all your questions.