We Take a Look at Combined Methods of Hormonal Birth Control and Vulvodynia In this three part series, we will explore the effects of hormonal contraceptive methods and their relationship with vulvodynia. What is Hormonal Birth Control? Hormonal birth control methods, such as birth control pills, patches, injections, rings and hormonal intrauterine devices (IUDs), work by […]
Are You Suffering From Chronic Overlapping Pelvic Pain Conditions? We Can Help! Part 1: Endometriosis and Vulvodynia Chronic pelvic pain, sometimes abbreviated to “CPP”, is defined as “pain in the abdomen or pelvis for at least 14 days per month and severe enough to cause functional limitations” by a recent literature review of chronic pelvic […]
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 […]
Discover the Ways Urinary Incontinence and Weight Are Linked Today, let’s delve into the intricacies of bladder leakage, commonly known as urinary incontinence (UI) Balancing health and weight involves various factors, both intrinsic and extrinsic, making it a complex aspect of well-being. As a pivotal metric for assessing health, weight is not only a symptom […]
Did You Know That Proper Footwear Can Improve Your Running Mechanics and Pelvic Floor Health? How Do My Feet Impact My Pelvic Floor When I Run? If you are a runner, you tend to look for ways to improve your running. If you’re thinking about starting up or returning to running, it can feel intimidating […]
Dr. Debbie Dy, PT, DPT Orthopedic Clinical Specialist/Pelvic Health Physical Therapist Once the exciting news of a new pregnancy is shared, it is common to get flooded with misinformation and “advice” from concerned family members regarding the safety of exercise during their pregnancy. Historically, it is common for people to be told to “take it […]
Let’s Discuss Some Solutions for Chronic Constipation “Chronic constipation can have detrimental effects to daily life…” Constipation is an extremely common symptom that has been reported to affect 63 million people in North America.1 Chronic constipation can have detrimental effects to daily life and is known to increase psychological distress and impair health related quality […]
Choosing the Right Vulvovaginal Moisturizer Assuming you need one, make sure it’s got the right ingredient list There are many reasons why those born with female anatomy may require the use of a vulvovaginal moisturizer throughout their lifetime. As you age, the vaginal and vulvar tissues tend to become drier and less elastic. This change […]
What Do Updated Endometriosis Guidelines Mean to You? A variety of treatments are available for endometriosis and its symptoms. They include pharmacological treatments, surgical treatments, acupuncture, electrotherapy, nutritional changes, psychological therapies and of course, pelvic floor physical therapy. The World Health Organization (WHO) states that Endometriosis affects 190 million (10%) of women of reproductive age […]
What is babywearing? Babywearing is the practice of transporting a baby or child in a sling or carrier that is worn on the body – a practice that has existed for generations, and has been observed across many different cultures. What are the benefits of babywearing? In the first few months of an infant’s life, […]
