Pelvic pain and urinary incontinence in women are things that, even though they are widespread, are seldom discussed, says physical therapist Kimberly Tonovitz.

“It’s extremely common,” Tonovitz says. “I know they say about two-thirds of women struggle with some form of urinary incontinence at some point in their life. And I think it’s more prevalent than that. I think that’s an underestimate.”

Thompson Hospital recently became the first in the state to offer revolutionary SafeGait technology in a full-time outpatient setting.

The device’s state-of-the-art technology, developed by Victor-based Gorbel Medical, can “unweight” and provide fall protection to physical therapy patients as they practice walking, improve their strength and over­come balance issues.

With modern medical practices constantly evolving, physicians frequently find themselves adjusting to updates in their respective disciplines. And as they handle those changes, it is important they educate and familiarize their patients with new developments and changing practices.