discussing all things men's health and continence physiotherapy and remote consulting for rural areas with Dr Irmina Nahon
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In this episode we chat with Dr Irmina Nahon PhD – a men’s health and continence physiotherapist who works and teaches in Canberra.

Irmina shares some advice as to how to get experience and work in men’s health and reflects on her own journey and interest in this niche specialty. She also talks about some of the clients she has worked with and the challenges with the area.

Irmina is also well placed to talk about servicing areas of need in Australia as she is a student placement co-ordinator at the University of Canberra and also has done locums in Katherine, Tamworth and the Hunter Valley. Irmina also provides a continence consulting service for rural areas and chats about this valuable and rewarding contribution.

Time Stamps

0:00 – 0:50 Introduction

0:50 - 2:20 Post graduate studies in mens pelvic floor and continence health

2:20 – 4:00 Being made an honorary member of the men’s urinal membership

4:00 – 6:00 Barriers for men training in women’s health physiotherapy and men’s continence

6:00 – 7:20 Details of independent Men’s Health course and pathways of training…

7:20 – 8:10 Men’s Health requires knowledge in dietetics, fluid intake and pain management skills and educating around urgency

8:10 – 10; 55 Is there a preference for male practitioners by male patients in men’s health?

10:55 – 13:15 Types of patients encountered in Men’s Health…

11:30 – 12:15 Debunking the ‘chronic prostatitis’ medical diagnosis.

12:30 – 13:15 Continence physiotherapy has a Large psychological component which includes aspects of counselling and sex therapy

13:15 – 14:00 What is your favourite development that has really helped you in the clinic?

14:05 – 17:30 Continence Consultations for Rural and Remote Clients using skype

17:30 – 19:00 Discussion about the demand for physios in regional areas and insights into challenges for working in a remote area such as rural NSW, Tasmania and the Northern Territory

19:00 – 20:10 It is important to provide ongoing professional development and mentoring for remote physio's

20:10 – 23:00 The role and value of locums for sourcing physio's for providing relief and experiencing regional work…

23:00 – 24:30 Reflections of working in the UK in the NHS

24:30 – 25:45 Course information and sign off