Schedule an AppointmentFemina Physical Therapy Newsletter | Issue 165
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This Week at Femina Physical Therapy Particpate in a High Quality Study Using Shockwave Therapy for Painful IntercourseAlso: Runner's World asks yours truly about symptoms of a weak pelvic floor, and we are hiring pelvic floor PT's!It's been a while since you heard from us, and this jam packed edition will help you get up to speed on what we've been up to and what's going on in the world of pelvic health in general. On that note, we are excited to announce that Health Central has taken note of our project at The Origin Fund as a way to get treatment to individuals in need of pelvic floor therapy, and we're proud to announce that donations are rolling in and people are getting the care they deserve. Woo hoo! As always thank you so much for being a subscriber to our newsletter, and remember that you can also stay in touch by following us on InstaGram at @feminapt and @dr.heatherjeffcoat. That's it for now, see you next week! | |||||
Featured Content from the Femina PT WebsiteCan A Vaginal Birth Ruin Your Sex Life? | Femina PT Talks Postpartum Sex Are You Wondering "Can A Vaginal Birth Ruin Your Sex Life?"Medically, the answer is a resounding ‘no’… but postpartum sex is still an understandable concern for most pregnant women, especially in a digital age where whispered rumors have given way to detailed stories of difficult birth experiences splashed across social media pages. In the greater debate over vaginal birth vs. C-section, the real issue on the minds of many expectant mothers is often whether one mode of delivery is somehow better than the other. It’s a complex question; but a group of researchers in Ontario, Canada recently attempted to answer the ‘sex after baby’ part of it. What they found out surprised even them; and shed some important light on the bigger question as well. Researchers Studying the Impact of Vaginal Childbirth versus Cesarean on Postpartum Sex Find...   Read More How Physical Therapy Can Help with Clogged Milk Ducts and Mastitis Physical therapy can help women across their lifespan. This includes support with orthopedic considerations related to breastfeeding, as well as other breastfeeding care with clogged milked ducts and noninfectious mastitis. Symptoms & Causes of Clogged Milk Ducts and MastitisBreastfeeding can be a joyous time for some, but unfortunately it can be painful for others. Clogged milk ducts can be extremely uncomfortable and painful. It often arises due to not being able to drain fully, causing a back-up of milk along the mammillary ducts. It can occur when feeding sessions are interrupted or skipped, as well as when mom is under stress. One may experience symptoms such as a painful lump in the breast tissue, pain during breastfeeding that subsides after, and/or decreased milk supply from the blockage. Sometimes if unresolved, it can lead to mastitis, or infection of the breast tissue. Monitor for symptoms such as fever, swelling of breast tissue, redness of breast tissue, and escalation of pain/breast tenderness. If you start to experience these aforementioned symptoms, give your doctor a call as soon as possible. Read More | |||||
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