Would Biofeedback Training Help You? Could you benefit from a biofeedback training session? Let’s try something; try doing a Kegel. Do you know if you are activating your pelvic floor muscles (the muscles that perform a kegel) correctly? Are you certain you are only activating these muscles and not your gluteals or your abdominals too? […]
Women's HealthPelvic Organ Prolapse Let’s talk about the pressure-filled world of pelvic organ prolapse. Have you ever had the feeling of pressure down on your pelvic floor? Have you ever felt like things were “falling out” down there? Do you avoid certain activities that you know will make that sensation worse? Prolapse is kind of like […]
Women's HealthWhen Can I Return to Exercise After Having A Baby? A question from postpartum moms we hear in the clinic commonly is “When can I return to exercise after having a baby?” Giving birth is a big event. There are many remarkable changes your body must go through during pregnancy, birth, and after pregnancy. Honoring […]
Women's HealthPregnancy changes your body Pregnancy can bring about great changes to a female’s structure and alignment. The female’s body changes to accommodate the quickly growing fetus inside. These changes to our body often persist through the post-partum period. If these changes to our body’s structure are not addressed through exercise and bodywork, problems can begin […]
Chronic Pain, Injury Prevention, Women's HealthPartnering with a PT can enhance motherhood immensely Who would have thought I (a physical therapist) would need to partner with a women’s health PT to enhance my motherhood experience. I just had my first child in January of 2021 and I thought I was prepared to help myself after the birth process with the […]
Women's HealthShould I Exercise with Osteoporosis? A diagnosis of osteoporosis can at times be frightening and full of unknowns. Should I continue my regular exercise? Do I exercise at all with osteoporosis? If so, which exercises should I do? Exercising with osteoporosis can be even more nerve-racking. Here is what our therapist recommends to those wishing […]
Injury Prevention, Women's HealthChances are you or someone you know has IBS or chronic pelvic pain. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is the most common disorder of the GI system. IBS is a functional disorder of the movement of stool through the small and large intestine.
Chronic Pain, Women's HealthDo you or someone you know have IBS? Chances are you or someone you know has IBS. Managing IBS with Physical Therapy is a non-medication way to help improve the symptoms. Let’s start with some background information on IBS. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is the most common disorder of the GI system. IBS is a […]
Chronic Pain, Women's Health
