Welcome to the Brittany Berry podcast, where amazing things happen.
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This podcast is for anyone with a pelvic floor. Pssst….. everyone has a pelvic floor. The pelvic floor is a group of muscles responsible for controlling our bodily functions. I refer to myself as a physiotherapist for embarrassing issues. I routinely help clients address symptoms like incontinence, prolapse, diastasis, pelvic pain, intimacy issues and the list goes on. A theme that stands out to me is how little we learn about our private parts and the muscles surrounding. This podcast is fo ...
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Started for the love of sharing our date night outings, WeEatCNY aims to share the great cuisine coming from the exceptional chefs and restaurants in the greater Central New York area. We talk with local chefs, restaurateurs, and other food artisans to promote and share their passions for food and for you to get an inside look into the minds of who might be part of making that next great dish you're about to try! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/weeatcny/support
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On today's program: Matt Carpenter, FRC Action Director, offers Election Day analysis of early voting numbers. Josh McKoon, Georgia Republican Party Chairman, dives deep into how his state has secured their elections. Glenn Grothman, U.S.
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On today's program: Mark Mitchell, Rasmussen Reports Chief Pollster, breaks down the final polling ahead of the presidential election and responds to concerns over post-election violence and delay in the announcement of a winner. Chris Smith, U.S.
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101. Understanding and treating constipation with Naturopathic Doctor, Dr. Rachel Fobert
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In this episode I discuss with Naturopathic Doctor, Dr. Rachel Fobert: What defines constipation? What is considered ideal poop Signs and symptoms of constipation Reasons people can become constipated? Negative effects of constipation? Recommendations for softer stools How to get help Dr. Rachel Fobert is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor striving to …
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On today's program: Pete Sessions, U.S. Representative for the 17th District of Texas, provides an update on how House Oversight Committee's investigation into the White House's violation of the Presidential Records Act is going. He also shares
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On today's program: Mike Waltz, U.S. Representative for the 6th District of Florida, comments on U.S. government intelligence showing North Korean troops fighting alongside Russia against Ukraine. Jason McGuire, Executive Director of New York
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On today's program: Keith Self, U.S. Representative for the 3rd District of Texas, dissects the contrasting messaging from Vice President Kamala Harris versus President Biden's 'garbage' comment. Matt Carpenter, FRC Action Director, shares what
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On today's program: John Cornyn, U.S. Senator from Texas, grades the legacy media's coverage of the 2024 election. He also reacts to the Pentagon's promotion of an official suspected of leaking of Israel's war plans and the Israeli Knesset's votes
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On today's program: Brian Babin, U.S. Representative for the 36th District of Texas, comments on the latest developments in Isreal's war against Iran and reacts to Vice President Kamala Harris's comments reiterating abortion as her top campaign
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On today's program, hosted by Jody Hice: Meg Kilgannon, FRC's Senior Fellow for Education Studies, debunks Vice President Kamala Harris's lies about abortion at her recent campaign rallies. Aaron Baer, Center for Christian Virtue President, reacts
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On today's program: Kevin Cramer, U.S. Senator from North Dakota, responds to Vice President Kamala Harris's call to eliminate the filibuster in the Senate to enact her extreme abortion agenda and shares details of the forthcoming Stand with Israel
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On today's program: Mike Waltz, U.S. Representative for the 6th District of Florida, shares how a recent Pentagon leak exposes the Biden-Harris administration's lack of intelligence gathering in the Middle East and discusses the latest regarding
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On today's program: Mike Rounds, U.S. Senator from South Dakota, discusses Secretary of State Antony Blinken's trip to Israel and responds the FBI's investigation into the leak of Pentagon documents possibly revealing Israel's plans to attack Iran.
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Scott Perry, U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania's 10th District, reacts to the leak of Pentagon documents on Israel's plans to attack Iran and the discovery of UNRWA rations in the bunker of now-deceased Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. Cathi Herrod,
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100. Top 5 ways to prevent tearing during childbirth with Dr. Rebecca Dekker from Evidence Based Birth
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In this episode I discuss with Dr. Rebecca Dekker from Evidence Based Birth: What is the perineum? Different types of tears How often do tears happen? Factors that increase or decrease chance of tearing Side effects of tearing 5 evidence based ways to decrease tearing in childbirth How are we doing in terms of evidence based care? Ways we can impro…
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Chris Mitchell, Middle East Bureau Chief for CBN News, reports on the latest developments in Israel and unpacks the path forward following the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. Tara Rodas, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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Lindsey Graham, U.S. Senator from South Carolina, discusses the latest news from Israel and responds to Vice President Kamala Harris's recent one-on-one interview on Fox News. Christopher Mills, Founder of Spero Law LLC, shares the details of the
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Brigadier General (Ret.) John Teichert, former Assistant Deputy Undersecretary for the Air Force for International Affairs, responds to the Biden-Harris administration's threat of an arms embargo against Israel. Madeleine Rowley, Investigative
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On today's program: Andy Biggs, U.S. Representative for the 5th District of Arizona, discusses how the Biden-Harris administration's border crisis has affected communities throughout the country. Andrew Arthur, Resident Fellow at the Center for
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On today's program: Chad Wolf, former Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, assesses FEMA's preparedness for Hurricanes Milton and Helene as well as reports that FEMA funding is being redirected from natural disaster response to
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On today's program, hosted by Jody Hice: Chris Mitchell, Middle East Bureau Chief for CBN News, reports on the latest developments in Israel's war against Hamas, Hezbollah, the Houthis and Iran. Matt Carpenter, FRC Action Director, speaks to the 41
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On today's program, hosted by Jody Hice: Michael Maibach, Distinguished Fellow for Save our States, reacts to Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's call to eliminate the Electoral College and explains why the Electoral College played a key role in the
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On today's program, hosted by Jody Hice: Tim Burchett, U.S. Representative for the 2nd District of Tennessee, discusses the recovery effort in Tennessee and throughout the Southeast region following Hurricane Helene. Josh Hammer, Senior Counsel at
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99. Uresta: A reusable insert for bladder leaks with CEO Lauren Barker
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In this episode I discuss with Lauren Barker, CEO of Uresta: The reasons why a Canadian Urogynecologist created the device for incontinence Differences between Uresta and a pessary What does Uresta look like and what does it do? Sizing Suggestions for insertion and removal How long can it be left in? How well does it work and which symptoms will it…
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98. Sexual health after birth with nurse practitioner Dr. Rachel Ollivier
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In this episode I discuss with Dr. Rachel Ollivier, Nurse Practitioner and women's health scientist based at the BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre in Vancouver, BC: Sexual health is physical, emotional and relational The 6 week check up: What it is and what it isn’t Body image and its relationship with sexual self-image Identity as a mother vs. a…
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97. The menopause transition: the naturopathic approach with Dr. Brittany Schamerhorn
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In this episode I discuss with Naturopathic Doctor, Dr. Brittany Schamerhorn: The menstrual cycle and changes that characterize the menopause transition The role of testosterone, estrogen and progesterone The various symptoms experienced by women during perimenopause and menopause (not just hot flashes!) What can someone expect when they book an ap…
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96. The physiotherapy approach to male urinary, prostate, pain and sexual health issues with Corinne Wade
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This episode is meant to follow Episode #96, Erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, urinary issues, pain and the prostate with Urologist, Dr. Matthew Ho. In this episode with fellow physiotherapist, Corinne Wade, we discuss the physiotherapy approach to addressing some of the most common pelvic floor related symptoms that men experience. Erec…
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95. Erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, urinary issues, pain and the prostate with Urologist, Dr. Matthew Ho
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In this episode I sit down with Kelowna based Urologist, Dr. Matthew Ho to discuss: What you can expect at a Urology appointment Diagnostic tests commonly ordered Common reasons men are referred to a urologist and treatment suggestions that may be provided Urinary issues Storage issues (frequency, urge, incontinence, pain, nighttime urination) Issu…
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94. Hemorrhoids, fissures and itchy anus with colorectal surgeon Dr. Ritha Belizaire
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In this episode I sit down with dual board certified general and colorectal surgeon, Dr. Ritha Belizaire to discuss: What are hemorrhoids? What causes anal fissures? Anal itchiness How the pelvic floor is related to these conditions Treatment options including creams, physio, botox, stress management, bowel hygiene, surgery and more Dr. Ritha Beliz…
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93. The voice and pelvic floor connection with speech language pathologist, Ashley Michaelis
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In this episode I sit down with speech language pathologist (SLP) Ashley Michaelis to discuss: Similarities between the voice box and pelvic floor Relationship between voice, breathing and pelvic floor Missed connections in the research Ways we can use the pelvic floor to train the voice and the voice to train the pelvic floor How sounds we make in…
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92. Is it my hormones (menopause/pregnancy/postpartum) or am I underfueling? With Brittany Klingmann and Melissa Hardy
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In this episode I sit down with physiotherapist and olympic weight lifter, Brittney Klingmann and Dietician Melissa Hardy to discuss: Common symptoms women experience (tired, low mood, decreased performance, low libido, pelvic floor symptoms) How do we know if they are due to hormones, stress. Lack of sleep, nutritional deficiency? The difference b…
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91. Puberty and sex; what our kids are learning in school and how to continue the conversation at home - Part 2
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In part 2 of this 2 part episode, I sit down with Sexual Health Education Teacher, Jenny Rabinovich to discuss: Ways that habits, beliefs and knowledge from our childhood carries forward to adult related pelvic floor issues The Sexual Health Education curriculum Middle years and high school focus focus (grades 7-12) healthy vs unhealthy relationshi…
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90. Puberty and sex; What our kids are learning in school and how to continue the conversation at home - Part 1
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In part 1 of this 2 part episode, I sit down with Sexual Health Education Teacher, Jenny to discuss: Ways that habits, beliefs and knowledge from our childhood carries forward to adult related pelvic floor issues The Sexual Health Education curriculum Elementary years focus (grades 4-6) puberty education (periods, hormones, pimples, hair, body odou…
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89. Forceps and vacuum birth with Urogynecologist, Dr. Merry Gong
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In this episode, I sit down with New Westminster BC based Urogynecologist, Dr. Merry Gong to discuss: Operative vaginal birth (vacuum, forceps, episiotomy) What do these instruments look like and indications for their use Indications for operative vaginal birth vs. Cesarean birth Risks associated with vacuum and forceps Canada has the highest rates…
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88. Sexual trauma and the pelvic floor with Psychotherapist Lucy Snider
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In this episode, I sit down with psychotherapist, Lucy Snider to discuss: How the pelvic floor is related to previous sexual trauma What you can expect at a pelvic physiotherapy appointment What may take place at a psychotherapy appointment What is EMDR therapy? Suggestions to help progress to pleasurable sexual activity How do you know when you ar…
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87. Compression garments for prolapse, diastasis, c-section, pregnancy, hysterectomy and so much more with SRC
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In this episode, I sit down with physiotherapist clinician/researcher Dr. Sinead Dufour and Sinead O’Donovan from SRC to discuss: The evidence based benefits of compression The quality garments SRC has developed for incontinence, prolapse and the perinatal population Australian trends for use of compression Given the data to support, some reasons w…
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BONUS Episode: HELP NEEDED! Midlife women and menopause research with Dr. Lori Brotto
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In this episode I sit down with Dr. Lori Brotto; Professor in the UBC Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Registered Psychologist and Executive Director of the Women’s Health Research Institute of BC and Principal Investigator in the HER-BC Research Study on Midlife Women and Menopause to discuss: The impacts of perimenopause/menopause on mid…
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86. Can the kegel chair and physiotherapy be friends?
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In this episode, I sit down with physiotherapy clinician and researcher Dr. Sinéad Dufour and Founder and CEO of Urospot, Erin Craven to discuss: Kegel chair (emsella) controversy Various marketing strategies Physiotherapy skepticisms HIFEM technology and the evidence How we use other modalities as physiotherapists to help “reboot the system” (musc…
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85. How persistent pain is related to the brain with psychotherapist Christie Uipi
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In this episode, I sit down with Christie Uipi, a psychotherapist specializing in the treatment of chronic pain, anxiety and depression and the founder of The Better Mind Center to discuss: Pain is invisible and so are pelvic floor issues How pain works Why each person experiences pain uniquely Why sometimes pain goes away quickly and reasons why i…
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84. Diastasis: Do we need to close the gap? With Munira Hudani
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In this episode I sit down with fellow pelvic health physiotherapist and leader in the field of diastasis, Munira Hudani to discuss: The increasing awareness around the topic of diastasis rectus abdominis and the confusion that comes with it Conflicting messaging ranging from “be careful, you shouldn’t do those exercises” to “all exercises are good…
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83. Should physiotherapists give patients what they want with Sarah Lord Ferguson
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In this episode, I sit down with clinician-researcher Sarah Lord Ferguson to discuss: Current trends in physiotherapy Physiotherapy as a business Expectations that patients may have of their physiotherapist Patients are not a blank slate The importance of meeting patients where they are at Blending evidence based care with what our clients may be a…
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82. Female sexual issues with urogynecologist Dr. Alexandra Dubinskaya
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In this episode, I sit down with Beverly Hills based urogynecologist, Dr. Alexandra Dubinskaya to discuss: The importance of sex and difficulties when it comes to talking about it The female sexual response cycle Desire: various types of sexual desires, common issues related to sexual desire, and available treatments Arousal: Factors that can impac…
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81. Hysterectomy and the pelvic floor with gynecologist, Dr. Kate Collins
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In this episode, I sit down with Kelowna based OBGYN Dr. Kate Collins to discuss: Reasons/symptoms that may indicate a hysterectomy could be beneficial Different surgical procedures (vaginal, open abdominal, laprascopic) Types of hysterectomy Surgical menopause What can be expected after surgery Postoperative suggestions Pain management Sexual inte…
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80. Pelvic organ prolapse: pessaries, physiotherapy and surgical management with urogynecologist, Dr. Alexandra Dubinskaya
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In this episode, I sit down with Beverly Hills based urogynecologist, Dr. Alexandra Dubinskaya to discuss: What is prolapse? Typical sequence of events that happens when patients experience symptoms of prolapse and how they may end up in the office of a surgeon. Conservative management options How the decision is made to proceed with surgery Types …
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79. This isn’t about menopause, it’s about your health with Shirley Weir
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In this episode, I sit down with women health advocate and self proclaimed menopause chick, Shirley Weir to discuss: The negative stigma around the term ‘menopause’ The relationship between perimenopause, menopause and post menopause Symptoms commonly experienced in these stages Is women’s health support experiencing a wave of momentum? What Shirle…
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78. Your colonoscopy is related to your pelvic floor with registered nurse, Kirsten Curruthers
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In this episode, I sit down with registered nurse, Kirsten Curruthers who was curious to know ways she can better support her patients who undergo colonoscopy. Here are some of the things we discuss: Common patient symptom patterns Kirsten notices in the colonoscopy clinic Advice typically given when colonoscopy results are negative How the pelvic …
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77. Finding confidence as a new pelvic health physiotherapist with Anniken Chadwick and Trish Gipson
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In this episode, I sit down with Anniken Chadwick and Trish Gipson from the Cheerful Academy to discuss: Reasons why new physiotherapy graduates are starting off in niche areas like pelvic health Differences between practicing in orthopaedic vs pelvic health The gap that exists between what we learn in pelvic health courses and what is like in the …
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76. Cesarean birth: The sequence of events with OBGYN Dr. Kate Collins
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In this episode, I sit down with Kelowna based OBGYN Dr. Kate Collins to discuss: The stress that uncertainty and lack of control can have on an expecting mom How far out can moms planning a c-section expect to know their delivery date? The sequence of events that unfolds once you arrive at the hospital How is this different in an emergency situati…
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75. Abdominal compression garments after c-section with Katie Kelly
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In this episode, I sit down with fellow physiotherapy clinician, researcher and educator, Katie Kelly to discuss: Similarities in acute care needs between limb surgery and cesarean birth How can abdominal compression support help after c-section What does the research tell us about compression after cesarean birth? People are looking for a black/wh…
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74. For the husbands/partners/support: Tips to help the postpartum mom recover
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In this episode, I sit down with Kristin Eapen, a birth doula and Lamaze certified childbirth educator to discuss: Reasons why new moms have a hard time asking for help How physical recovery after birth is similar to recovery after a knee surgery Suggestions to support your entire household (including you) Suggestions to support the new mom Tips fo…
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73. Urinary tract infections (UTIs) and the pelvic floor
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In this episode I sit down with Kiran Mann, a resident doctor in obstetrics and gynecology and member of the Be Pelvic Health Aware Campaign to discuss: Definition and symptoms of a urinary tract infection (UTI) Factors that may make someone more prone Effects of menopause Diagnosis Are antibiotics overused? Consequences of an untreated UTI How the…
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