What do Breastfeeding women need and want? Let’s take a closer look. You’ve had your bundle of joy and you’re working out the kinks of having a new baby in your life and feeding them the best you can. From breastfeeding to return to exercise, there are many challenges that new moms must navigate. There […]
What is Edema, and what causes swelling during pregnancy? During pregnancy, extra water and salt retention is one of the most common complaints and symptoms that occur during pregnancy– this is called edema. Edema happens as a result of a few different changes that occur in pregnancy: the growth of the baby as they put […]
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 […]
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 […]
