S2E47 - Strengthening the Pelvic Floor Suspension Bridge

Welcome to Season 2 of AMC Clinical Deep Dive! Pelvic Floor Muscle Training (PFMT) is a high-yield intervention with NHMRC Level 1 evidence for managing urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse. This episode dives into the "gold standard" protocol: 8–12 repetitions of near-maximal, 6–8 second contractions performed 1–3 times daily. Master "The Knack"—consciously bracing the pelvic floor before coughing or lifting—and the critical importance of specialised physiotherapist referral for ultrasound-guided technique. We cover safety for post-prostatectomy patients and lifestyle hacks like caffeine reduction to ensure you deliver a professional, evidence-based management plan that examiners love.#AMCClinicalExam PelvicFloorMuscleTraining #PFMT #TheKnack #UrinaryIncontinence #OSCEManagement #IMGAustralia #ProstatectomyRecoveryPro Tip: In the OSCE, never just tell a patient to "do Kegels." Specifically mention "The Knack" by name and recommend a 3-month supervised program with a specialised physiotherapist. Citing NHMRC Level 1 evidence and suggesting a 1–2 week trial (or a 3-month review) demonstrates that you are following the latest Australian GP guidelines for integrated, evidence-based care.🎧 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Episodes in ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Season 1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (150 clinical scenarios) have been indexed by topic, patient group, discipline, setting, and more to support targeted learning. Use the filters to locate discussions relevant to your study or clinical training.