Year: 2022

Incontinence During Pregnancy & Postpartum | Postpartum Recovery Series – Part 4

Incontinence During Pregnancy & Postpartum | Postpartum Recovery Series – Part 4

What causes incontinence during pregnancy? There are many causes for incontinence during pregnancy and postpartum. Some of the proposed factors are: hormonal changes, pelvic floor muscle and connective tissue modifications, bladder neck widening (due to the weight of both the uterus and the growing fetus), anatomical injuries during delivery.1, 2 A hormone called relaxin is […]

Restless Legs Syndrome & Physical Therapy | Postpartum Recovery Series – Part 3

Restless Legs Syndrome & Physical Therapy | Postpartum Recovery Series – Part 3

Restless Legs Syndrome (or RLS) Restless legs syndrome (or RLS) is a condition where there are uncontrollable urges to move limbs (mostly in the legs, but sometimes in the arms) that follows a circadian pattern, namely evenings/overnight when resting. The urges usually come with unpleasant sensations such as tingling, burning, itching, or otherwise pain. Usually, […]