The 4-phase exercise hierarchy that protects the stoma site and prevents parastomal hernia, walking, gentle core, resistance bands, lifting with the belt.
Ostomy 101
Learn all you can about life with an ostomy. Use this information to boost your confidence and help you adapt to your ostomy. It takes time to become comfortable with an ostomy — a surgically created opening in your abdomen that allows waste or urine to leave your body. Many…
A practical, real-life guide to reducing your risk of a parastomal hernia — covering support belts, safe lifting, core strength, and daily habits ostomates can use to protect the stoma site.