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Hormonal Birth Control and Vulvodynia Part 3: The Mini Pillhttps://feminapt.com/blog/hormonal-birth-control-and-vulvodynia-part-3-the-mini-pill

06 August 2024 pain, reach out to your referring provider to discuss another option as soon as possible in order to stop a chronic pain cycle from beginning. As the theme has been for this entire series, research is lacking on quantity and quality of studies...

• Type: Article
• Author: Anna Larson, PT, DPT
• Category: Blog

Manage Constipation Naturally for Better Pelvic Floor Functionhttps://feminapt.com/blog/manage-constipation-naturally-for-better-pelvic-floor-function

29 May 2019 Constipation and pelvic floor disorders often go hand-in-hand for clients with hypertonic (tight) pelvic floor muscles and with associated symptoms like pelvic pain, pain with sex, and urge incontinence. So, let’s get your constipation in control! The...

• 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 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

Eating Disorders and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction | ED Awareness Weekhttps://feminapt.com/blog/eating-disorders-and-pelvic-floor-dysfunction-ed-awareness-week

27 January 2022 What's the Connection Bewteen Eating Disorders and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction? Read on for some answers. Eating disorders are unfortunately common, with at least 9% of people worldwide suffering from an eating disorder. This translates to 28.8 million...

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

Foam Roller Refresh for a New Yearhttps://feminapt.com/blog/foam-roller-refresh-for-a-new-year

09 January 2021 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...

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

Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder (PGAD) | What is it and How Can Pelvic Floor Therapy Help?https://feminapt.com/blog/persistent-genital-arousal-disorder-pgad-what-is-it-and-how-can-pelvic-floor-therapy-help

04 September 2020 Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder (PGAD) is a condition that is poorly understood. Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder is a rare disorder most commonly seen in those with female anatomy and is characterized persistent sensations of genital arousal in...

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

The Benefits of Yoga for Urinary Incontinencehttps://feminapt.com/blog/the-benefits-of-yoga-for-urinary-incontinence

08 March 2023 Yoga for Urinary Incontinence is a Thing By Kasia Gondek PT, DPT, CSCS, certification in Yoga for Pelvic Pain through the Herman and Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute When I am working with fitness or physical therapy clients, I often incorporate...

• Type: Article
• Author: Kasia Gondek, PT, DPT, CLT, CSCS
• Category: Blog

Testimonial by Jamie M.https://feminapt.com/about-us/testimonials/testimonial-by-jamie-m

09 March 2017 I have been going to see Heather for a while now, and I can't tell you enough how much she has improved my quality of life. Heather specializes in issues like pelvic floor, but I see her for other orthopedic issues. I have a lot of chronic joint pain...

• Type: Article
• Author: Webmaster
• Category: Testimonials

Heather Jeffcoat's Book "Sex Without Pain" Featured Not Once But Twice in the Same Week!https://feminapt.com/media-content/heather-jeffcoat-s-book-sex-without-pain-featured-not-once-but-twice-in-the-same-week

16 August 2019 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!

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

Forbes | How To Strengthen The Pelvic Floor Pre And Post Babyhttps://feminapt.com/media-content/forbes/forbes-how-to-strengthen-the-pelvic-floor-pre-and-post-baby

28 November 2022 As our reach expands beyond the realm of health care, we are seeing more and more articles around the internet about pelvic floor issues. Many sites that not long ago would have never posted such content are now looking into pelvic health. A good...

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