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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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Cosmopolitan writer, Gabrielle Kassel and sex experts including our founder, Dr. Heather Jeffcoat, explore options and ideas for when your partner's penis is well... supersized. Click here for the full article.
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Do you need a Pelvic Floor Trainer?
Your pelvic floor is an integral aspect of your core. And due to its foundational purpose within our body, any dysfunction there can impact your wider physical and mental health, says owner of Femina Physical Therapy, Dr. Heather Jeffcoat. Moreover, "if we lose these functions, it can affect your ability to exercise and maintain social and intimate relationships, with outcomes from bladder leakage to sexual dysfunction."
Giddy writer, Annabel Lee talks with Dr. Jeffcoat and other experts about the importance of pelvic floor trainers. And no, I don't just mean Kegel exercises.
Some of the different types of pelvic floor trainers:
- Smart pelvic floor trainers (i.e., biofeedback technology)
- Weighted pelvic floor trainers (for example, weighted balls)
- External pelvic floor trainers, such as strengthening exercises
Read the full article for more information on the different types of pelvic floor trainers, and who they could benefit.
Want to talk with a professional? Schedule with one of our physical therapists for more info. We hope to see you soon!
Health Digest | The Impact of Not Wearing A Bra
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Owner of Femina Physical Therapy, Dr. Heather Jeffcoat spoke exclusively with Health Digest to explain the potential impact of not wearing a bra. "Posture is all about how you hold yourself over your center of gravity," she says. "If your sizing is a C cup or higher, there will be more pull in the front that could lead to strain on your upper back and neck, and postural changes throughout your spine." Dr. Jeffcoat recommends that those who prefer not to wear a bra, work on postural strength. "This means they are routinely doing core work, back extension exercises, and targeted midback and shoulder strengthening such as rows and shoulder external rotation exercises."
Read the full article for more of Heather's tips and tricks for those who choose not to wear a bra.
Peloton | Hamstring Stretches
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Heather Jeffcoat, DPT chats with Sara Lindberg at Peloton about her favorite stretches for tight hamstrings. She says the best hamstring stretches are those that involve stretching in multiple fascial planes as life is not linear and involves movement in various directions.
Read the full article for specific stretch recommendations.
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From allergies, to certain medications, to hormones, to just plain old Winter, there are many causes of vaginal dryness. Alice Wade, contributor at Sextras, explores potential culprits.
Our owner, Heather Jeffcoat, DPT offers suggestions for alleviating dryness. She emphasises the importance of differentiating between vaginal lubricants that “are designed to be used during intercourse to improve glide and reduce friction”, and vaginal moisturizers that can help with daily discomfort. For instance, you might be surprised to know that hyaluronic acid can provide relief to places other than your dry skin. Heather tells Wade, “Hyaluronic acid is a key ingredient to consider when looking at vaginal moisturisers, and has been shown to be as effective as estradiol in improving vaginal dryness."
Read on for more information about causes of and solutions for vaginal dryness.
Want to talk with a professional? Schedule with one of our physical therapists for more info. We hope to see you soon!
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Well + Good writer, Gabrielle Kassel introduces us to a new kind of sex toy.... The overachiever of sex toys, if you will.
Kiwi by The Pelvic People offers pleasurable vibration, pelvic floor rehabilitation, massage, and postpartum pain relief all at once. For those experiencing pelvic floor dysfunction, like Kassel, it's a game-changer. Our owner, Heather Jeffcoat, DPT tells Well + Good, "Vibration is a tool used in pelvic floor physical therapy to create a relaxation response in the muscles.” Moreover, "In general, applying vibration to muscles can help relieve pain, reduce muscle spasms, and increase blood flow." This helps alleviate pain during penetration by easing pelvic floor tightness.
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Buzzfeed | What to Know About Lymphatic Drainage
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Buzzfeed writer Lara Parker took on the responsibility of exploring the latest celebrity obsession — lymphatic drainage. What is it, what does it do, and how does it help? Well according to one of our very own, Laureen McVicker of Femina Physical Therapy, lymphatic drainage is a light massage that affects the superficial lymph structures of the skin to help propel the lymphatic fluid throughout our system.
Laureen told BuzzFeed, "Our lymphatic system consists of lymph vessels and lymphatic organs. This special drainage system works very closely with our venous system. The primary lymphatic organs include our lymph nodes, spleen, tonsils, and thymus gland, which help manufacture our white blood cells, which are important for our immune system to fight infection."
Some of the potential physical and mental health benefits of lymphatic drainage include:
- Improvement of lymphatic circulation
- Reduction of chronic inflammation
- Increased relaxation
Click here to read the full article, and learn more about Lara's experience having a lymphatic massage.
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Heather Jeffcoat Details Common Culprits for Post-Masturbation Pain
With the help of leading experts, including Heather Jeffcoat, DPT, Popsugar investigates those pesky post-masturbation cramps. From faulty sex toys to more serious underlying issues, Heather provides invaluable insight into why your solo sessions may be causing you pain:
"People can experience pain or cramping after solo sex for a range of reasons, including endometriosis, hypertonic pelvic floor, and underlying infection" says Heather Jeffcoat, doctor of physical therapy and author of "Sex Without Pain: A Self-Treatment Guide to the Sex Life You Deserve," who specializes in sexual dysfunction and incontinence. Less innocuous things, such as a bad sex toy, inadequate use of lube, and super-powerful vibrator can cause pain after masturbating, too, she says.
