3-2-1: Seeing Flow Differently

I. The toilet bowl is a reference point
Using the center of the bowl as “midline” allows patients and clinicians to compare stream direction and strength consistently across recordings.

II. Permission to void reveals brain-bladder timing
Asking patients to verbalize “go” captures the delay between conscious release and actual flow. A short lag is normal. Premature flow suggests overactive bladder.

III. Voiding strategies leave distinct signatures
Bladder contraction creates smooth curves. Abdominal straining shows jagged spikes. Pelvic floor squeeze appears as short jets. Seeing these patterns on video turns guesswork into clear education.

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I. Leonardo da Vinci on observation:
“All our knowledge has its origin in our perceptions.”
Flow video is perception made visible.

II. Physicist Niels Bohr on clarity:
“Never express yourself more clearly than you are able to think.”
Charts and drawings organize what would otherwise remain vague impressions.

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Which strategy did your last patient use — bladder, abdominal, or pelvic floor — and what single cue will you try to shift it toward a smooth, bladder-driven flow?

With care,

Team IPC