It’s truly amazing what bodies endure during and following pregnancy. We praise all the new parents that come into the clinic for their resilience not only physically but mentally, taking care of themselves as well as being a caretaker 24/7 whether it’s one child or three children, it really is a super power.
I just returned to Los Angeles after completing an amazing eight day trip to Beijing, China. There I had the opportunity to work with the Chinese Olympic Committee, their rehabilitation staff and athletes. I gave two lectures with hands-on labs to their physiotherapists on Hip Impingement and Cyclist’s Syndrome (Pudendal neuralgia in cyclists). Did I […]
Constipation and pelvic floor disorders often go hand-in-hand for clients with hypertonic (tight) pelvic floor muscles and with associated symptoms like pelvic pain, pain with sex, and urge incontinence. So, let’s get your constipation in control! The connection between your bowels and your pelvic floor If you think about what is housed inside of the […]
Some patients are surprised to learn what your bowel movements say about your health. They are in the office to with pelvic floor dysfunction and problems like urinary incontinence or pain with sex – what does that have to do with poop? Bowel function is a key piece in the journey towards healing from pelvic […]
Worried About Exercise and Urinary Incontinence? Don’t let your New Year’s workout make you leaky! With new year’s resolutions, a lot of us will be starting new workout routines to shape up. While exercise is a cornerstone of physical health, a little talked about side effect of increased athletic training, particularly for those with female […]
Learn How to Fit Your Bike Correctly With These Simple Tips Did you know that riding a bike that doesn’t fit your body can cause and exacerbate nerve and orthopedic problems? Avoid nerve and joint pain with the following tips! Before We Begin: Ask for Help If you are spinning at a gym or in […]
Spin The Right Way for Optimal Results! Want to start a spin class? Afraid of returning to cycling because of knee pain or pelvic pain? Come see Heather Jeffcoat, DPT, or another therapist for an assessment of your form. We love biking at Fusion Wellness & Physical Therapy / Femina PT! We have a Peloton […]
A 101 on the credentials, training, and skills of a pelvic floor physical therapist Two recently published articles, in the International Urogynecology Journal and in Neurourology and Urodynamics talk about the positive outcomes of treatment with trained pelvic floor therapists. Today is a basic rundown of what kinds of credentials, training, and skills a pelvic […]
Learn How Obesity Increases Urinary Incontinence and How Pelvic Floor Therapy Can Help Urinary Incontinence is common, why suffer? Urinary incontinence is the loss of bladder control. Urinary incontinence affects up to 1 in 3 women. The two most common types of urinary incontinence that affect women are stress incontinence and urge incontinence (also called […]
What are the Links Between Menopause and Pelvic Health? Menopause is a period of life transition for many of us. Today we will review what menopause is and how symptoms can negatively affect pelvic health, including bowel, bladder and sexual function. What Happens During Menopause? Menopause is an important life transition for those with female anatomy, […]
