by Diane Ping | Jul 31, 2022 | Women's Health
Influences of Progesterone on Bone Density Osteoporosis manifests in adulthood, though it truly has its roots in childhood. When children are not given the basic nutrition necessary to achieve their genetic potential, osteoporosis will result. Childhood osteoporosis... by Nina Olson | Jul 8, 2022 | Women's Health
Body Changes in Pregnancy Pregnancy is a time of great change for the mother’s body. Postural changes in pregnancy can happen overnight. As the fetus grows in size, the demands on the mother’s body increase. The center of mass of the mother’s body moves forward. The... by Caroline Wickler | May 12, 2022 | Women's Health
Endometriosis Endometriosis is a chronic condition that affects at least 10% of girls and women globally. It occurs when tissue that is similar to the endometrium (lining of the uterine wall) grows outside of the uterus leading to pain and infertility. This tissue is... by Caroline Wickler | May 2, 2022 | Women's Health
Managing Constipation with Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Did you know that you can manage constipation with physical therapy? Constipation is the most common GI complaint, with more than 4 million Americans affected every year. It affects 15-20% of adults,... by Caroline Wickler | Apr 15, 2022 | Women's Health
Women’s Health PT I have been a physical therapist in an outpatient orthopedic setting for the past five years and began focusing my continuing education on the pelvic floor and Women’s Health in early 2019. In that time, I have learned so much about pelvic... by Caroline Wickler | Mar 3, 2022 | Women's Health
Physical Therapy for Post-partum Care There is no doubt that the body goes through extraordinary changes during pregnancy. Labor and delivery further add to the stresses your body has to endure and it can be hard to know where to start on your path to recovery. Muscle...