Proper Postpartum Care is Crucial to Prevent “Ghostpartum” Today we are addressing “Ghostpartum,” which may sound like a Halloween ghoul or goblin, but is actually a term used to describe the postpartum period where many do not receive appropriate care as they transition from pregnancy to parenthood. In fact, according to the American College of […]
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 […]
Redefining Postpartum Care in the “Fourth Trimester” by Utilizing Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Last month the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) updated their position on postpartum care in the “fourth trimester” – the first 12 weeks after your baby is born. This is such a huge step for better healthcare and support for […]
What Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy after Cesarean Section Can Do For You Physical therapy after cesarean section can help you in your recovery by giving you skills to regain optimal body function and help you get back on your feet, doing the activities you value in addition to taking care of your new little one. […]
Tips For Scar Management and Desensitization After C-Section Also After Hysterectomy and Other Laparoscopic Procedures After delivery via cesarean section, hysterectomy or other laparoscopic procedure, there will be an incision site that you will have to manage according to the directions of your doctors and nurses to keep the site from becoming infected. Although […]
Learn To Do Cesarean Section Early Recovery Exercises It’s Cesarean Section Awareness Month! Trauma to the body is something all who give birth to a baby experience. With those who deliver via cesarean (c-section), there is the added trauma of an abdominal surgery in addition to the trauma of labor and delivery. Today we will […]
Self Care After Cesarean Section, With an Emphasis on Baby Care Ergonomics Today we talk about ergonomics with baby care after a cesarean section. It’s important for all new parents to conserve energy and protect their own bodies while adjusting to the care of a new baby, especially those who have had a cesarean. Today we […]
