Physical Therapy Can Mitigate the Effects of Cancer on Sexual Function Sexuality can be a big part of who we are as individuals. Sexual function can be defined as “specific physical, physiological, neurological and emotional behaviors expressed by an individual response”.5 Sexual function and cancer can have an important and detrimental relationship. There are certain cancers […]
What’s the Link Between Urinary Incontinence and Postpartum Depression? Postpartum Depression is a medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think, and how you act. It typically arises due to a combination of hormonal changes, psychological adjustment to motherhood, and fatigue. Postpartum depression is said to affect between 5-20% of mothers […]
What Are Some of the Best Labor Positions For Vaginal Birth? Read on to find out why not all labor positions are created equal If you have been pregnant for many months now, it is most likely time to get ready for the upcoming birth! Similar to a marathon, we need to train for childbirth […]
Learn About Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy as Treatment for Levator Ani Avulsion The pelvic floor is a group of muscles positioned like a hammock along our saddle region. The group of muscles attach from our pubic bone on the inside and then to our lateral walls with a bundle of collagen fibers called the levator […]
Learn About the Link Between Scoliosis and Pelvic Floor Health Scoliosis is a 3D curvature of the spine. If you recall from part 1, scoliosis is a 3D curvature of the spine. Some people get it in early childhood or adolescence, and others get it as an adult. This can lead to low back pain, […]
June is Scoliosis Awareness Month! Scoliosis is a 3D curvature of the spine. According to the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, 2-3% of the US population currently have some form of scoliosis. Types of Scoliosis There are many different types. There is juvenile scoliosis starting at a young age, or adult-onset scoliosis. It can be […]
Are You Thinking of Working with a Doula? Here are some of the benefits Being a pelvic floor physical therapist, I work with pregnant and postpartum women almost daily. Not having birthed any children yet and currently pregnant, I was curious about the doula process both professionally and personally. So, I attended a wonderful birth […]
All About the Importance of Pelvic Floor Stretches for Childbirth **Talk to your physical therapist and healthcare team about specific guidelines for you** Are you ready for the big day? Have you thought about how you will prep for your upcoming delivery? In this article, we’ll review four pelvic floor stretches for childbirth that may be […]
Let’s Talk Pilates for Urinary Incontinence and Low Back Pain “Physical Therapy is the first line of treatment for any type of urinary incontinence.” Incontinence, or unwanted urinary leakage, is commonly experienced by women, especially during pregnancy and postpartum. Experts often state, and research supports, it occurs in 1 in 3 women. While this may […]
Endometriosis and Sexual Function Require a Specialized Approach Endometriosis is a global disease affecting 5-15% of women during their reproductive years. It is characterized by the presence of endometrial-like tissue outside of the uterus which can trigger a local inflammatory response and can have a significant impact on patients’ quality of life. One such domain […]
