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  1. chronic overlapping pelvic pain conditions

    Chronic Overlapping Pelvic Pain Conditions: Endometriosis & Vulvodyniahttps://feminapt.com/blog/chronic-overlapping-pelvic-pain-conditions-endometriosis-vulvodynia

    to pain signals, and can lead to inappropriate firing of neurons in other regions of the body, away from the original injury or pathological source. Check out this article on our website explaining this mechanism in further detail. Recent evidence has...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Anna Larson, PT, DPT
    • Category: Blog
  2. Myofascial Release Therapy

    Myofascial Release Therapyhttps://feminapt.com/treatments/specialty-treatments/myofascial-release-therapy

    and Bloating Painful Periods Pudendal Neuraglia or pudendal nerve entrapment Painful Intercourse Sexual Dysfunction after Injury Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder (PGAD) Urinary Incontinence Urinary Frequency Mastectomy Pain Problematic Breast...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
    • Category: Specialty Treatments
  3. Understanding Relaxin: Why It Doesn’t Cause Pain in Pregnancy

    Understanding Relaxin: Why It Doesn’t Cause Pain in Pregnancyhttps://feminapt.com/blog/understanding-relaxin-why-it-doesnt-cause-pain-in-pregnancy

    cause pain. What is Relaxin? Relaxin is a regulatory hormone involved in growth, metabolism, and tissue remodeling after an injury to our bones, ligaments, muscles or tendons (Dehghan 2014). During pregnancy, Relaxin levels begin to increase in the...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Anna Larson, PT, DPT
    • Category: Blog
  4. Understanding Birth Injuries: Levator Ani Muscle Avulsion

    Understanding Birth Injuries: Levator Ani Muscle Avulsionhttps://feminapt.com/blog/understanding-birth-injuries-levator-ani-muscle-avulsion

    González MS, Garriga JC, Capel CD, Roda OP, Capó JP, Saladich IG. Is obstetric anal sphincter injury a risk factor for levator ani muscle avulsion in vaginal delivery? Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol. 2017;49(2):257–62. Fialkow MF, Newton KM, Lentz GM, Weiss...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Debbie Dy, PT, DPT
    • Category: Blog
  5. Excision Surgery for Endometriosis: Post-Operative Pain Expectations

    Excision Surgery for Endometriosis: Post-Operative Pain Expectationshttps://feminapt.com/blog/excision-surgery-for-endometriosis-post-operative-pain-expectations

    genitofemoral nerves. Neuropathic pain - described as burning, shooting, or tingling – may result from nerve irritation or injury. In cases where incomplete excision occurs, residual endometriosis can continue to provoke inflammation and pain,...

    • Type: Article
    • Category: Blog

  6. How Shock Wave Therapy Can Alleviate Chronic Painhttps://feminapt.com/blog/shockwave-therapy-for-chronic-pain-relief

    everyday activities a challenge. Whether it's a persistent backache, nagging joint pain, or ongoing discomfort from an old injury, the impact is undeniable. Chronic pain doesn't just affect the body; it can weigh heavily on emotions and mental...

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

  7. Targeting Trigger Points with Myofascial Release for Pain Reliefhttps://feminapt.com/blog/targeting-trigger-points-with-myofascial-release-for-pain-relief

    They are often described as sensitive spots, sometimes referred to as knots, that form due to muscle overuse, stress, or injury. These points act like traffic jams in the muscle fibers, with a build-up of tension that needs to be released. Understanding...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
    • Category: Blog
  8. Heather Jeffcoat on the "Sex With Emily" Show with Dr. Emily Morse

    Heather Jeffcoat on the "Sex With Emily" Show with Dr. Emily Morse - July 6, 2018https://feminapt.com/media-content/heather-on-the-sex-with-emily-show/heather-jeffcoat-on-the-sex-with-emily-show-with-dr-emily-morse

    podcast hosted by Dr. Emily Morse. Topics include Heather's book "Sex Without Pain", painful sex issues due to vaginismus, injury, pregnancy, and other issues, returning to a healthy postpartum sex life after childbirth, and much more. From the show's...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
    • Category: Sex With Emily
  9. Positional Release Therapy

    Positional Release Therapyhttps://feminapt.com/treatments/positional-release-therapy

    subtle energy. We remind the body of its innate “happy place” and invite you to come back to relaxation and ease. Through injury, trauma, repetitive motion or posture, we can develop compensation patterns throughout the body. A muscle becomes “stuck” in...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Staff
    • Category: Treatments

  10. AARP Speaks with Heather About Pain-Free Sex for People 50+https://feminapt.com/media-content/aarp-speaks-with-heather-about-pain-free-sex-for-people-50

    in the past, sex might start to feel different as you get older. You might notice new obstacles like healing from an injury, experiencing chronic pain or stiffness, or dealing with hormonal changes. In this informative article, Nicole Pajer at AARP...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
    • Category: Media
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What Our Patients Say About Their Journey

Testimonial by J.B.

My husband and I were having problems with painful intercourse. My therapist recommended that I go and get a pelvic floor evaluation from a physical therapist. Having never been treated by a physical therapist, I wondered how this really was going to help me. My husband who is a physician was very supportive and agreed that a PT evaluation would be a great idea. So i made the appointment and was blown away by what I learned. I had no idea that pelvic floor muscles could...

Testimonial by Carolina J.

I had tried Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy before (with another PT) and I had a really bad (painful) experience. A friend of mine and fellow patient, told me about Heather, Laureen and Femina PT (née Fusion Wellness & Physical Therapy) and I decided to try again. I am so happy I did! Femina PT have, literally, changed my life. I was able to do again things I couldn't do for over 10 years!! Their bedside manners are impeccable, their knowledge and understanding make me...

Testimonial by Amanda W.

Heather's unique physical therapy program literally changed my life! After years of struggling with vaginismus, a condition that made it impossible for me to have intercourse and very difficult to use tampons without pain, a gynecologist referred me to Heather. I was nervous for my first appointment, but Heather's professional and friendly demeanor put me at ease. She did a great job explaining each technique she was using to help my muscles relax. Heather uses a...

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