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  1. image depicting discomfort caused by Abdominal Phrenic Dyssynergia

    Abdominal Phrenic Dyssynergia and how Pelvic Floor Therapy Can Helphttps://feminapt.com/diagnoses/abdominal-phrenic-dyssynergia

    What is Abdominal Phrenic Dyssynergia? Abdominal Phrenic Dyssynergia (APD) is a functional gastrointestinal disorder (FGID). This condition occurs when the brain cannot coordinate the correct movement of the diaphragm in relation to the fullness of the...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Staff
    • Category: What We Treat
  2. Solutions for Chronic Constipation | Image Courtesy of Tim Mossholder via Unsplash

    How to Have Your Best Poop Ever: Solutions for Chronic Constipationhttps://feminapt.com/blog/how-to-have-your-best-poop-ever-solutions-for-chronic-constipation

    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...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Debbie Dy, PT, DPT
    • Category: Blog
  3. Postpartum Recovery pt. 2 Diastasis Rectus Abdominis | Image Courtesy of Katherine Hood via Unsplash

    Diastasis Rectus Abdominis: What, Why, How? | Postpartum Recovery Series - Part 2https://feminapt.com/blog/diastasis-rectus-abdominis-what-why-how-postpartum-recovery-pt-2

    What is DRA? Diastasis rectus abdominis (DRA, sometimes referred to as Diastasis Recti) is a distortion or thinning of the linea alba which is the midline of the abdomen that connects left and right rectus abdominis muscles together. Although DRA can...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Staff
    • Category: Blog
  4. Don't Squat and Hover to Pee!

    New Year’s Resolutions For Your Pelvic Floor | Don't Squat and Hover to Pee!https://feminapt.com/blog/new-year-s-resolutions-for-your-pelvic-floor-don-t-squat-and-hover-to-pee

    Don’t squat and hover to pee! Sit down and relax your pelvic floor muscles. Ok, ok so this tip is always met with some pushback, but to those of you who prefer to squat and hover to pee rather than sit should be aware that this habit is not good for...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Staff
    • Category: Blog
  5. stop sucking in your stomach

    Washington Post: Stop Sucking in Your Stomach All the Timehttps://feminapt.com/media-content/washington-post/washington-post-stop-sucking-in-your-stomach-all-the-time

    can make a difference.” Jeffcoat said other strategies include a combination of flexibility and breath work, such as “belly breathing,” as well as abdominal massage. When you’re practicing breathing, Wiebe suggests doing inhalations with an emphasis on...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
    • Category: Washington Post

  6. belly breathinghttps://feminapt.com/site-index/belly-breathing

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    • Author: Webmaster
  7. Laboring Positions and Pelvic Floor Stretches for Childbirth

    4 Pelvic Floor Stretches for Childbirth That You Need NOWhttps://feminapt.com/blog/4-pelvic-floor-stretches-for-childbirth-that-you-need-now

    All About the Importance of Pelvic Floor Stretches for Childbirth **Talk to your physical therapist and healthcare team about specific guidelines for you** Are you ready for the big day? Have you thought about how you will prep for your upcoming...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Staff
    • Category: Blog
  8. Steps to return to running in postpartum | image courtesy of sam chaffin via unsplash

    Blog: A Safe Return to Running and Impact Activities in Postpartumhttps://feminapt.com/blog/blog-return-to-running-in-postpartum

    During pregnancy, the body goes through tremendous changes that can significantly impact strength, endurance, and ability to absorb ground reaction forces that are required to safely return to running. Your growing belly changes your posture, your...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Debbie Dy, PT, DPT
    • Category: Blog
  9. What are deep core muscles and how does pregnancy affect them?

    What are deep core muscles and how does pregnancy affect them?https://feminapt.com/blog/what-are-deep-core-muscles-and-how-does-pregnancy-affect-them

    What are the “deep core muscles”? The “deep core” is a muscle group that acts to stabilize your spine. This muscle group consists of the diaphragm, the pelvic floor muscles, the transverse abdominis and the multifidi muscles. When properly engaged,...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Debbie Dy, PT, DPT
    • Category: Blog
  10. hormones during pregnancy

    What's Happening To Your Hormones During Pregnancy? https://feminapt.com/blog/whats-happening-to-your-hormones-during-pregnancy

    Do you really know what happens to your hormones during pregnancy? Do you know what hormones are in play during pregnancy? Well, let’s go through some of the hormones and their functions during pregnancy, so you can have a better understanding of what...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Staff
    • Category: Blog
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What Our Patients Say About Their Journey

Testimonial by A.B.

Before I was referred to Heather Jeffcoat I was living in a nightmare. I had been married to my husband for three years and I was suffering from Vaginismus. That all changed when I visited my OBGYN and she said she knew of someone with a great success rate. To be honest I was hesitant at first because my first doctor had already told me that all I needed to do was order dilators from the internet and I should overcome my problem. She was wrong because I had followed the...

Testimonial by J.H.

My last appointment with Heather was over 6 years ago but I still think of her every day. I don’t take for granted that I can easily get out of bed, care for my two active and busy young boys, run, play tennis, clean my house, or sit at a desk for several hours at a time. None of these tasks were easy for me before meeting Heather. Eight years ago my car was struck from behind by a tractor trailer that was estimated to have been speeding. I spent 3 years working with...

Thanks for the healing hands

Heather is the best! I saw her today for terrible hip/groin pain. I was so impressed with the safety measures in place and felt completely safe . Thanks for the healing hands. S.S., age 54

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