The Sand TrapI had just moved to Florida and was working in a physical therapy clinic when I met Renie Calkin. This was only a few months ago. My move had been... By Rebecca Ironside, MSPT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Unique Considerations About Sex for Men With MSBeing a man who has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis can lead to questions about changes in sexual activity. Maybe you are newly diagnosed or don’t notice much of a... By Rebecca Ironside, MSPT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Sex for Women With MSMost people are aware of decreasing libido after menopause in women. But in reality, many women notice the loss of libido while raising children and working full time, and yet... By Rebecca Ironside, MSPT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments25 comments
How to Manage Muscle Spasticity for Improved Voiding of Bladder and BowelI work as a pelvic floor physical therapist and often treat those with a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS). As many of you may have experienced, emptying the bladder and... By Rebecca Ironside, MSPT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments16 comments
Erectile Dysfunction and Multiple SclerosisI am a pelvic floor physical therapist who treats men for sexual dysfunction. It is estimated that between 50-90% of men diagnosed with multiple sclerosis have some form of erectile... By Rebecca Ironside, MSPT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments
Why Using a Urinary Catheter Can Cause Constipation and What to Do About ItI work as a pelvic floor physical therapist and I treat a lot of patients who rely on catheters to void urine. For many people with neurogenic bladders, the use... By Rebecca Ironside, MSPT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments