Educational Resources

Educational Resources

P.U.R.E. H.O.P.E. would like to thank the many contributors to the following columns/articles that help make the organization the place to go for answers.

Other Organizations and Resources
CLICK HERE for an updated list of organizations that can assist you

PELVIC PAIN THERAPIES AND INTERVENTIONS
CLICK HERE for a collection of treatment and support options

Prescription Assistance Programs
CLICK HERE for an updated list of programs that can assist you

Recommended Books
CLICK HERE for recommended books for all types of pelvic pain

ARTICLES:

A Spouse's Perspective
by Andrew Sandler, Ph.D.

Body pH vs Urine pH
by Julie Beyer, MA, RD

Cystoscopy and Ureteroscopy
by NKUDIC

Dietary Recommendations for Interstitial Cystitis
by Fred S. Emmite, R.Ph., CDM

IF 3WAVE - A new approach to chronic pelvic and Interstitial Cystitis (IC) pain.
by Dr. Daniel Brookoff

Imaging the Urinary Tract
by NKUDIC

Interstitial Cystitis
by Karen Delhey, M.D.

Interstitial Cystitis = Female Sexual Dysfunction
by Christopher Jayne, M.D.

Patient Perceived Outcomes of Treatments Used for Interstitial Cystitis
by Jennifer R. Hill, Ginger Isom-Batz, Georgia Panagopoulos, Kay Zakariasen, Elizabeth Kavaler

Physical Therapy for Pelvic Pain
by Lyne Stewart, P.T., LMT

Probiotics: Importance to Women
by Brad Douglass, PhD.

Psychosocial Consequences of Chronic Pain
by Stacey L. Bourland, Ph.D.

Review of Recent Literature: Interstitial Cystitis and Urinary Markers
by Peter Lotze, M.D., PURE HOPE Medical Advisory Board Chairperson

Urodynamic Testing
by NKUDIC

Your Urinary System and How it Works
by NKUDIC

Where's the Fat?
by Fred S. Emmite, R.Ph., CDM

PT CORNER:

Lyne Ezenwa P.T.
The Pelvic Health and
Physical Therapy Center
7900 Fannin Suite 1200
Houston, TX 77054

July 2011: Bladder irritants
by Lyne Ezenwa P.T.

June 2011: Heat vs. Ice
by Lyne Ezenwa P.T.

May 2011: Vulvar Irritants
by Lyne Ezenwa P.T.

April 2011: Heat versus Ice
by Lyne Ezenwa P.T.

March 2011: Intercourse
by Lyne Ezenwa P.T.

February 2011: Exercise
by Lyne Ezenwa P.T.

January 2011: Constipation
by Lyne Ezenwa P.T.

December 2010: Seating Solution
by Lyne Ezenwa P.T.

November 2010: True or false? You should keep your pelvic floor muscles tight at all time to prevent leakage and/or pain.
by Lyne Ezenwa P.T.

October 2010: What is a Kegel?
by Lyne Ezenwa P.T.

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