Search For Pelvic Floor Treatments, Physical Therapy, and More
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Meet Debbie Dy, PT, DPThttps://feminapt.com/about-us/about-debbie
ligament sprains) ankle/foot pain (Achilles tendinopathy, ankle sprains, plantar fasciitis) TMJ dysfunction chronic pain conditions (fibromyalgia, arthritic pain, hypermobility syndromes) Debbie also has a depth of knowledge and experience in the...
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- Author: Debbie Dy, PT, DPT
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Does Fear Create Vaginismus? Or Vice Versa? I came across an article that came out last month and it brought up an old question I often muse over--Does Vaginismus create the fear and anxiety in women, or does an underlying fear or anxiety create...
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- Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
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Did You Know Physical Therapy Can Help Endometriosis? What is the link between endometriosis and painful sex? Endometriosis is a global disease affecting 5-15% of women during their reproductive years. It is characterized by the presence of...
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- Author: Staff
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Sexual Problems and Cancer Treatmenthttps://feminapt.com/blog/sexual-problems-and-cancer-treatment
pain in extremities, vulva, breast, armpits, and chest wall Therapeutic yoga to improve lymphatic drainage and reduce chronic pain Neuromuscular re-education and autogenic relaxation to reduce chronic muscle over-activity, reduce pain, and improve sleep...
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a direct result of a specific factor, but dyspareunia is different. There are many reasons a woman may be suffering from chronic painful sex. The good news is that determining the cause means a doctor can prescribe the correct treatment. Dyspareunia is...
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- Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
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rarely a single intervention that reverses an individual’s pain,” which I state in the interview. The management of chronic pain may require a multifaceted approach that includes working with a team of healthcare professionals like the pelvic floor...
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- Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
- Category: Healthline
Healthline reached out to me about yoga for endometriosis I was glad to contribute my thoughts. We discussed styles of yoga that can help, and poses to release tension and promote relaxation. Here are some key points from the article with a link to the...
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- Author: Kasia Gondek, PT, DPT, CSCS
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Whats Up Down There, Doc?https://feminapt.com/blog/whats-up-down-there-doc
therapists possess that encompasses evaluation and treatment of orthopaedic dysfunctions and how these contribute to chronic pain, pelvic pain, sexual wellness or other joint, tissue, neurologic or muscle dysfunctions is an invaluable adjunct to...
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- Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
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Meet Kasia Gondek, PT, DPT, CLT, CSCShttps://feminapt.com/about-us/about-kasia
Kasia Gondek, PT, DPT, CLT, CSCS Doctor of Physical Therapy, Certified Lymphedema Specialist, and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist Kasia (she/ her/ hers) earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) from Mount Saint Mary’s University,...
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- Author: Kasia Gondek, PT, DPT, CSCS
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Learn the difference between an intentional vs. unintentional ruined orgasm and what it all means. My office frequently receives calls and emails about orgasm function. "Can you help my orgasms be more intense? Can you help me if I've never had an...
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- Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
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which is pain at the opening of the vagina and not in the vaginal muscles like with vaginismus. Vulvodynia, which is chronic pain and irritation of the vulva. Vulvar vestibulitis, which is a type of vulvodynia that involves pain and redness surrounding...
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- Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
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Treatment Options for Tarlov Cyst: Physical Therapy This article will go over what a Tarlov cyst is, what symptoms can arise from having a Tarlov cyst, how it is diagnosed, and common conservative and surgical treatments. What is a Tarlov Cyst? Tarlov...
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- Author: Staff
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What Do Updated Endometriosis Guidelines Mean to You? A variety of treatments are available for endometriosis and its symptoms. They include pharmacological treatments, surgical treatments, acupuncture, electrotherapy, nutritional changes,...
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- Author: Stephany Tritt, PT, DPT
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Foam Roller Refresh for a New Yearhttps://feminapt.com/blog/foam-roller-refresh-for-a-new-year
has also been found to increase parasympathetic nervous system response (rest and digest) which is also helpful in chronic pain management (Beardsley, 2015). I often tell my patients that the pelvic is not an isolated island, in fact it’s at the center...
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“The cure is worse than the disease." We’ve all heard the cautionary proverb; but to someone desperate for a cure, it’s all too easy to ignore. Sadly, that’s been the outcome of too many vaginal mesh surgery cases. It’s a popular treatment for stress...
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- Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
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Meet Stephany Tritt, PT, DPThttps://feminapt.com/about-us/about-stephany
Stephany Tritt, PT, DPT ¡También hablo español! After receiving her Bachelor’s degree in Biology from UC Santa Cruz, Stephany earned her Master’s degree in Physical Therapy from Mount St. Mary’s University then expanded further with her Doctorate in...
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- Author: Stephany Tritt, PT, DPT
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Do You Know the Difference Between Rectal Prolapse and Hemorrhoids? We continue Pelvic Organ Prolapse Awareness Month by talking about Rectal prolapse and hemorrhoids, two conditions that are commonly mistaken for one another. Rectal prolapse and...
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- Author: Staff
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Pelvic Floor Dysynergia, Dysynergic Defecation, and Chronic Constipation Can pelvic floor therapy help with the various forms of constipation? It's National IBS Month! We are continuing our bowel health series to help you achieve optimal pelvic health....
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- Category: Diagnoses
their lives from it. Approximately one out of every 10 women has endometriosis, an inflammatory disease that causes chronic pain, limits life’s activities, and may lead to infertility. Knowledge IS power!
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- Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
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