How do you know if you have lower urinary tract symptoms and an overactive bladder? Over ¾ of women report that they have experienced one or more Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS)1. More than ½ of American women report urinary incontinence (UI), and approximately 17% of women over the age of 18 years report symptoms of […]
May is Osteoporosis Awareness Month. Did you know that Physical Therapists are an essential member of your interdisciplinary care team? With life expectancy increasing it is becoming more evident that bone health and fall prevention are key to a good quality of life. Osteoporosis is defined as a decrease in bone mass or a change […]
Breast Cancer Surgery and Physical Therapy – An Overview There are an estimated 2 million breast cancer survivors in the United States and it is the most common form of cancer among women.2, 3 Following breast cancer surgery many patients experience neck, arm, and shoulder impairments. The most common complaints after surgery are restrictions in shoulder […]
What is IC or Interstitial cystitis? IC is also known as bladder pain syndrome or painful bladder syndrome and is a debilitating condition that significantly affects the quality of life of patients living with it. Many patients with IC have other overlapping pain conditions such as Dyspareunia (pain with intercourse). 88% of patients with IC had […]
You may have heard that chronic stress takes a toll on your body. But did you know how chronic stress affects your sex life? What is chronic stress? Chronic psychosocial stress is defined as either a major life event that takes place over a long period of time (ie. death of a family member) or […]
November is Bladder Health Awareness Month. At Fusion Wellness & Physical Therapy, we take pride in understanding and applying how your whole body affects your pelvic health. In this article, we explore the links between grip strength and urinary incontinence. A study conducted at the Jeju National University measured grip strength in patients and found […]
Are You Thinking of Returning to Running Postpartum? There is not a magic time frame as each person recovers differently and the most important thing is to listen to your body. For healthy uncomplicated pregnancies and deliveries the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommends women return to low-moderate intensity exercise at six weeks […]
Postpartum Pelvic Health Recovery Should Start Day 1. Here are some tips to help you get your postpartum pelvic health (and general health) back on track: This article focuses on 5 key techniques you can use to improve postpartum pelvic health. It covers diaphragmatic breathing to activate core muscles and kickstart lymphatic drainage, pelvic floor […]
Interstitial Cystitis, Multimodal Treatments, and How Pelvic Health Physical Therapy Helps IC Interstitial cystitis (IC) also known as bladder pain syndrome or painful bladder syndrome, is a debilitating condition that significantly affects the quality of life of patients living with it. The definition of IC from an international consensus is: An unpleasant sensation (pain, pressure, […]
Whether you’re asking for a friend or for yourself, it’s an important question these days. Practicing social distancing and wearing a mask can make it quite difficult to have intimate relationships. Through the last year and half, we have learned more about COVID-19 and each and every day new data helps us better understand this […]
