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International Journal of Childbirth Education | Exercises for Lower Back Pain in Pregnancyhttps://feminapt.com/resources/published-articles/exercises-for-lower-back-pain-in-pregnancy

17 March 2009 floor (B). Inhale, return to the start position. Repeat for 15 repetitions, one to two times per day. There should be no bulging through the abdomen (i.e., a worsening of the DRA). Rather, the navel should gently pull down toward the spine. Pelvic tilts...

• Type: Article
• Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
• Category: Published Articles

Livestrong | 6 Signs You Should See a Pelvic Floor Therapisthttps://feminapt.com/media-content/heather-on-livestrong/livestrong-6-signs-you-should-see-a-pelvic-floor-therapist

06 March 2024 one example of pain during pregnancy. Find lots more great tips on pregnancy related pain here. Pelvic Pain, Heaviness or Bulging - If you're experiencing bulging or heaviness that causes pelvic pain, look here for some answers. Fecal Incontinence or...

• Type: Article
• Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
• Category: Livestrong

International Journal of Childbirth Education | Post-partum Urinary Incontinencehttps://feminapt.com/resources/published-articles/post-partum-urinary-incontinence

04 June 2009 will increase intraabdominal pressure and place undue strain upon the abdominal wall and pelvic floor muscles. If abdominal bulging is observed through a separated rectus abdominus (if present), the exercise being performed is likely too difficult and...

• Type: Article
• Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
• Category: Published Articles

Chronic Constipation and Dysynergic Defecationhttps://feminapt.com/diagnoses/constipation-dysynergic-defecation

14 April 2018 organs such as the bladder, uterus, vaginal wall, or rectal wall will begin to push on the pelvic floor, sometimes bulging or protruding. Constant strain will also cause the muscles of the pelvic floor to spasm or become weak. How can pelvic floor...

• Type: Article
• Author: Staff
• Category: Diagnoses

Body Mechanics and Posture for Prolapse Managementhttps://feminapt.com/blog/body-mechanics-and-posture-for-prolapse-management

12 June 2018 graded based on how far the organ has fallen: Grade 0 (no prolapse) Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 (organ in question is bulging out of the vagina) You can read more specific information on the grades of prolapse in this article from American Family...

• Type: Article
• Author: Staff
• Category: Blog

Pelvic Floor Injury During Childbirth: All About Levator Ani Avulsionhttps://feminapt.com/blog/pelvic-floor-injury-during-childbirth-all-about-levator-ani-avulsion

05 August 2021 is a weakening of the pelvic support system (fascia, ligaments, muscles) that leads to a descent or shift of organs bulging onto the vaginal wall. Women with prolapse often complain of a vaginal bulge, heaviness in vagina, or like an old/dry tampon...

• Type: Article
• Author: Staff
• Category: Blog

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

03 January 2022 down flat on your back, place two fingers at midline at the top of the abdomen (right below your breast bone) and feel for bulging, sinking in, or other puckering, etc. and assess how the tissue may change as you move your finger down all the way to...

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• Author: Staff
• Category: Blog

Nike | How To Strengthen Your Pelvic Floor, According to a Physiotherapisthttps://feminapt.com/media-content/nike/nike-how-to-strengthen-your-pelvic-floor-according-to-a-physiotherapist

14 September 2022 floor health. While at first blush taking care of the pelvic floor may not seem as "sexy" a topic as sculptured calves or bulging biceps, at Femina PT we of course understand the pivotal role that pelvic floor health plays in sexual function (of...

• Type: Article
• Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
• Category: Nike

Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy: Treatment for Levator Ani Avulsionhttps://feminapt.com/blog/pelvic-floor-physical-therapy-treatment-for-levator-ani-avulsion

18 October 2022 is a weakening of the pelvic support system (fascia, ligaments, muscles) that leads to a descent or shift of organs bulging onto the vaginal wall. Women with prolapse often complain of a vaginal bulge, heaviness in vagina, or like an old/dry tampon...

• Type: Article
• Author: Staff
• Category: Blog

Sexual Function and Cancer: Include Physical Therapy in Your Care Planhttps://feminapt.com/blog/sexual-function-and-cancer-include-physical-therapy-in-your-care-plan

31 December 1979 whether it be pain, decreased sensation, decreased arousal and desire, or vaginal stenosis. Pelvic organ prolapse, a bulging or sensation of something falling in the vaginal canal, can also occur as a result of a shift in organs and or decrease in...

• Type: Article
• Author: Staff
• Category: Blog