More About Urinary Incontinence and Physical Therapy Urinary Incontinence Under the Radar: Part 2 Welcome back for Part 2! November is Bladder Health Awareness month, and Femina PT would like to shine light on something that tends to go understated, unaddressed, brushed off as “normal”: urinary incontinence. In this blog series we’ve been addressing the various […]
Muscles And Potty Training, What’s the Connection? Red flags to spot once your child starts potty training, how to prevent poor habits from forming, and when to see a pelvic floor physical therapist Believe it or not children can show signs of a pelvic floor dysfunction like adults AND show similar signs and symptoms. Pelvic […]
Treatment Options for Tarlov Cyst: Physical Therapy This article will go over what a Tarlov cyst is, what symptoms can arise from having a Tarlov cyst, how it is diagnosed, and common conservative and surgical treatments. What is a Tarlov Cyst? Tarlov cysts are sacral perineural cysts that consist of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) close to […]
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 […]
Period Action Day: Helping Provide Menstrual Products to Those in Need Millions of women across the United States are suffering the consequesces of not being able to afford period products. We believe that menstrual hygeine is a matter of human rights, not a prividlege.
What is Endometriosis and Deep Infiltrating Endometriosis? Endometriosis is a benign condition where endometrial tissue (the lining of the inside of the uterus) grows outside of the uterus. About 5-10% of reproductive aged persons with female-associated genitalia have endometriosis. Symptoms can range from no symptoms to debilitating pelvic pain with dysmenorrhea, pain with periods, abdominal […]
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 […]
