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Femina Physical Therapy in the Media
Heather Jeffcoat, DPT and the team at Femina PT are routinely sought out by major online sources, print publications, and broadcast media for our knowledge of all things related to pelvic health. The recognition we have received as leading experts in our field has resulted in appearances on "Loveline with Mike and Dr. Drew" , US News & World Report, Huffington Post, ABC News, Cosmopolitan, Women’s Health, Bustle, "Sex With Emily" with Dr. Emily Morse, and in New York Magazine and Health Magazine, to name but a few. The demand for our expertise is greater than ever as more and more women seek to remedy the issues that we work with on a daily basis.
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Well + Good writer, Tabitha Britt, spoke with our founder, Dr. Heather Jeffcoat about getting a good night's sleep despite dealing with endometriosis. Due to the chronic overlapping pain conditions that often co-occur with endometriosis, Heather notes that people with this diagnosis often report “higher levels of pain, longer time spent in pain, higher levels of anxiety or depression, and more physical and psychosocial impairments.”
Heather recommends calming the nervous system through mindfulness practices, or even stretching the body before bed with some gentle yoga. Read on for more of her coping tips and tricks, or click here to read the full article.
Coping Strategies for Sleeping Well Despite Endometriosis
1. Address the root cause
2. Try an anti-inflammatory diet
3. Consider CBD suppositories
4. Meditate or do breath-work
5. Stretch before bed
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If you're looking for some insight on what might be causing your pelvic floor dysfunction, this article has plenty of valuable information.
Femina's founder, Dr. Heather Jeffcoat emphasizes that the first thing to address is what is causing pelvic floor weakness. She says, “Not every person should start with strengthening the pelvic floor right away. For example, somebody that has a hypertonic pelvic floor would need to perform pelvic floor muscle...relaxation exercises prior to beginning a strengthening routine.”
Read on for more information!
Patient | Exercise After Pregnancy
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If you're curious about what exercise might look like postpartum, this article is for you.
Femina's founder, Dr. Heather Jeffcoat tells Patient that it's important to pace yourself, especially if you're experiencing any of the following symptoms:
Exercise that causes pain or bladder leakage
An increase in postnatal bleeding
Heather emphasizes listening to your body and visiting a pelvic floor physical therapy specialist for more personalized exercises and care. Click here to read the full article.
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If you're tired of tried and true sex positions, look no further than this Women's Health article featuring Femina Physical Therapy's very own, Sarah Bellon, DPT.
She recommends the Side-Lying Lover as an option for people who recently had a vaginoplasty. If you’re trying vaginal penetration for the first time post-surgery, she tells WH's Gabrielle Kassel, “[P]ositions that encourage you to relax your hips and pelvic floor may be the most comfortable."
Click here for more tips and tricks!
Well + Good | Urinary Incontinence
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If you're coping with urinary leakage, you're definitely not alone.
As our founder, Dr. Heather Jeffcoat tells Tabitha Britt of Well + Good, "Urinary incontinence is not just an 'old lady' issue. Young athletes have high rates of urinary incontinence, as well as bowel (fecal) incontinence." And yet, incontinence is still deemed taboo for a variety of reasons, including:
- Societal expectations and norms
- General embarrassment and fear, especially of aging
- Limited access to information on the subject
- Systemic barriers in health care
Read the full article for more information on how doctors and patients alike can take steps to normalize and alleviate symptoms of incontinence.
Please feel free to Schedule with one of our physical therapists for an assessment and treatment plan. We hope to see you soon!
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Disposable Heating Patches work wonders during painful periods.
SELF writer, Gabrielle Kassel tried out DeoDoc's Menstural Disposable Heating Patches so you don't have to... and she loves them!
Though our founder, Dr. Heather Jeffcoat reassures us that cramping during your period is totally normal, there's nothing that says it needs to be suffered through.
Check out the rest of the article for more quotes from Heather, and more information about these awesome pain-relieving patches.
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According to First For Women writer, Chad Birt, "Researchers estimate that up to 84% of women suffer from painful sex after menopause." Founder of Femina Physical Therapy, Dr. Heather Jeffcoat explains that pelvic floor weakness might coincide with the hormonal changes and thinning tissue experienced during and after menopause. Moreover, she says that this weakness can lead to prolapse, which causes a bulge in the vagina and “creates discomfort during sex, as well as during daily activities.”
Read more: First For Women | Sex After Menopause Shouldn't Be Painful
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In addition to giving you insight into what you like sexually, masturbating can help you uncover what you don’t like. It can also help you uncover information about your body.
You can learn so much about your pelvic floor and anatomy through masturbation,” says Dr. Jeffcoat.
For instance, if you learn that vaginal penetration hurts when you masturbate, you will have specific insights on where the hurt is, and you can bring those insights to a licensed pelvic health provider. Similarly, if you discover that you have a difficult time having an orgasm or can't have one at all, "[t]his could be due to a hormonal imbalance or simply weak or uncoordinated pelvic floor muscles,” says Dr. Jeffcoat. The strength and tone of your pelvic floor muscles play a role in determining sexual wellness and satisfaction.
