Squatty Potty Helps Alleviate Suffering from Pelvic Floor Disorders

• One-Third of Women in the United States Have One or More Pelvic Floor Disorders
• The World’s No. 1 Toilet Footstool for Going “No. 2” Improves Toilet Posture for More Effective Elimination and Relief from Incontinence

ST. GEORGE, Utah--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Squatty Potty, a toilet footstool that is leading the squatting movement worldwide, helps ease suffering from pelvic floor disorders in women and men by improving toilet posture.

“The abundance of responses from our customers who have sought and found relief from their pelvic floor problems with the Squatty Potty is evidence of the effectiveness of the squatting position.”

A 2008 study by Kaiser Permanente published in Obstetrics & Gynecology found that one-third of women suffer from one or more pelvic floor disorders. In addition, aging, obesity, and childbirth increase the likelihood of experiencing these issues. Although pelvic floor disorders are more common in women, men also suffer from similar symptoms; the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey reports that nearly one in every five men ages 60 and older experience incontinence.

Manufactured in the USA, the Squatty Potty’s ergonomic design properly aligns the colon to reduce straining during bowel movements; pressure from frequent straining can contribute to pelvic floor disorders. Recently featured on The Dr. Oz Show and The Doctors, the Squatty Potty is a toilet footstool that helps assume the squatting position for more effective elimination.

“I recommend the Squatty Potty to my clients who suffer from constipation and pelvic floor disorders,” said Barbara Loomis, a Restorative Exercise™ Specialist, certified practitioner of abdominal massage and owner of Nurturance in Portland, Ore. “Squatting strengthens the pelvic floor by allowing the muscles to be at the correct length for optimal function. Squatty Potty can be a great part of a healing plan to help those with pelvic floor disorders and those wanting to prevent issues of the pelvic floor including incontinence, prolapsed organs and constipation.”

A network of ligaments, muscles and connective tissues, the pelvic floor acts as a “hammock” to support the pelvic organs, including the bladder and rectum – and in women, the uterus and vagina. Pelvic floor disorders, also called pelvic floor dysfunction, occur in both men and women when muscles and nerves in this area become damaged or weakened, causing the pelvic organs to prolapse (drop), which can lead to symptoms such as constipation and fecal and urinary incontinence.

“Most pelvic floor disorders are tied to the de-evolution of our normal evolutionary biology,” said Dr. Jack Kruse, optimal health coach and Nashville, Tenn.-based neurosurgeon specializing in treating chronic pain, neck pain and back pain. “By correcting our bathroom posture, the Squatty Potty can be a huge help to people suffering from these health problems. Not only is the Squatty Potty aesthetically pleasing, but it also makes a tremendous amount of sense with how we should eliminate.”

Squatty Potty’s story began in May 2010, when Judy Edwards attempted to alleviate her colon issues by gathering boxes and stacking phone books in front of the toilet to serve as squatting platforms. The makeshift setup worked, but its unstable foundation and inconvenient clutter prompted Judy and her husband, Bill, to petition their son, Robert, to develop a better solution. After consulting with doctors, nurses, alignment specialists and natural health experts to identify the perfect angle, height and position ideal for squatting, Robert designed the Squatty Potty – the solution to Judy’s and countless others’ colon problems.

“These issues plague millions of women and men,” said Robert Edwards, creator of the Squatty Potty. “The abundance of responses from our customers who have sought and found relief from their pelvic floor problems with the Squatty Potty is evidence of the effectiveness of the squatting position.”

Pricing and Availability

The Squatty Potty product line includes three popular models: Squatty Ecco (US$34.95), Squatty Classic (US$59.95) and Squatty Tao Bamboo (US$79.95). The Squatty Potty comes in three sizes: 5-inch, 7-inch and 9-inch, which can be purchased at the Squatty Potty online store.

Press Kit

High-res images of the product and company and embeddable videos can be found in the Squatty Potty online press kit.

About Squatty Potty

Launched in late 2011, Squatty Potty (www.squattypotty.com) is a safe, natural, simple solution that allows for easier elimination. The Squatty Potty offers a better bathroom experience by aligning the colon in a natural angle for faster, more effective colon evacuation. The Squatty Potty is designed to help assume the squatting position, which helps alleviate suffering from hemorrhoids, constipation, colon disease and pelvic floor issues. Squatty Potty is proudly manufactured in the USA and has shipped its toilet footstool to all 50 United States and every continent except Antarctica.

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