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

15 October 2024 from its insertions has a significant impact on the function of the pelvic floor, often leading to symptoms such as pelvic organ prolapse, urinary and bowel incontinence, and sexual dysfunction. The Clinical Consequences of Levator Ani Muscle Avulsion...

• Type: Article
• Author: Debbie Dy, PT, DPT
• Category: Blog

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

12 June 2018 Learn All About Body Mechanics and Posture for Prolapse Do you feel a bulge or feel like you are sitting on a ball in the pelvic area? What should you do? Don’t freak out, there is help for you! Here are some things to get you started: See your...

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

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 such as: Urinary incontinence (unintentional loss of urine) Fecal incontinence (unintentional loss of stool) Pelvic organ prolapse (when organs in the pelvis shift from their position and bulge into the vagina) Chronic pelvic pain Pain during sex Other...

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

Pelvic Floor Dysfunction: The Facts, Research, and Treatmenthttps://feminapt.com/blog/pelvic-floor-dysfunction-the-facts-research-and-treatment

05 November 2021 sex. One in three women suffers from urinary incontinence. 40% of all women and 50% of childbearing women have pelvic organ prolapse. Because I’m a fan of scientific data, this isn’t the first time you’ve seen the truth by the numbers in this space....

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

What is Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy and How Can it Help You?https://feminapt.com/blog/what-is-pelvic-floor-physical-therapy-and-how-can-it-help-you

14 March 2018 What is pelvic floor physical therapy? When you are suffering from neck or shoulder pain, it is common to go see a physical therapist to help correct any issues with like alignment, movement, strength, and flexibility to reduce pain and improve...

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

Menopause and Pelvic Healthhttps://feminapt.com/blog/menopause-and-pelvic-health

10 October 2018 issues that existed before the onset of menopause like pelvic floor dysfunction, orthopedic dysfunction, vulvodynia, pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence, and bowel issues including chronic constipation and IBS. An existing pelvic floor issue...

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

Benefits of Manual Therapy for the Pelvic Floorhttps://feminapt.com/blog/benefits-of-manual-therapy-for-the-pelvic-floor

28 March 2020 and realignment of pelvic organs. Pelvic Floor Manual Therapy Can Help With: Urinaryand Fecal Incontinence Pelvic Organ Prolapse Pain with Sex Inability to have sex or tolerate tampon use, gynecological exams Anorgasmia or dysorgasmia: inability or...

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

Stress, Bowel Movements, and Your Pelvic Floorhttps://feminapt.com/blog/stress-bowel-movements-and-your-pelvic-floor

10 July 2020 other things. Also, people with constipation tend to strain when they are on the toilet, contributing to issues like pelvic organ prolapse (read more about prolapse in this previous post). Diarrhea and Loose Stools Most people have experienced fecal...

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

Don’t let your New Year’s Diet Hurt your Pelvic Healthhttps://feminapt.com/blog/don-t-let-your-new-year-s-diet-hurt-your-pelvic-health

08 January 2021 but not least, constipation leads to straining on the toilet, which greatly increases your risk for issues like pelvic organ prolapse (read more about prolapse in this previous post). To avoid constipation, try the following tips: Exercise. Motion is...

• 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 that it does not necessarily increase perineal pain in postpartum or beyond. However, it does put women at risk for pelvic organ prolapse either early in postpartum or in their later years. Prolapse and Decreased Vaginal Sensation are common with a...

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