Some useful resources on urinary incontinence and conservative treatments:

Urinary Incontinence: How to prevent and treat this inconvenient problem

By Chantale Dumoulin 

This guide is a source of clear, precise and non-judgmental information and advice. The guide describes different types of urinary incontinence, and related factors and causes, and provides a 12-week pelvic floor exercise program, which can be done at home.

Collection: Institut universitaire de gériatrie de Montréal
Edition: CIUSSS du Centre-Sud-de-l’Île-de-Montréal

Published: April 2022

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Incontinence : Breaking the Silence. Tips and Tricks for Seniors 

Ministère de la Famille et des aînés

Knowing the essentials for feeling better. Incontinence: Breaking the silence by Chantale Dumoulin and Cara Tannenbaum describes the types of incontinence and related factors. It offers strategies and exercises to improve your quality of life.

Published: September 2009

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If you speak French…

Avant et après bébé - Exercices et conseils

By Chantale Dumoulin 

This book provides exercises and tips to keep you in shape during pregnancy and postpartum. The book contains helpful photos on how to perform the exercises.

Edition: CHU Sainte-Justine 

New edition in 2011

On sale in bookstores or order online

Gymnastique du plancher pelvien, 50 ans et plus – Exercices et conseils pour prévenir et vaincre l’incontinence urinaire 

By Chantale Dumoulin and Cara Tannenbaum 

This DVD contains useful information on urinary incontinence and a pelvic floor muscle exercise program to prevent or cure urinary incontinence in women age 50 and over.

Publication date: 2008 

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Find a physiotherapist in perineal and pelvic rehabilitation

Consult the following document or refer to the maps below to find professionals near you, who have received university training in perineal and pelvic rehabilitation.