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Assuming pregnancy is required, the following 116 results were found.

  1. chronic constipation

    Chronic Constipation | The Basicshttps://feminapt.com/blog/chronic-constipation-the-basics

    disease, anorexia, and hypothyroidism can cause constipation. Changes in life or daily routine including aging, pregnancy, and travel can all cause constipation, too. Problems with the colon and rectum including scar tissue and diverticulosis. Problems...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Staff
    • Category: Blog
  2. treating pelvic organ prolapse with pelvic floor therapy

    Treating Pelvic Organ Prolapse with Pelvic Floor Therapyhttps://feminapt.com/blog/treating-pelvic-organ-prolapse-with-pelvic-floor-therapy

    of the pelvic floor and deep core muscles that help keep organs in their place. Common causes and risk factors include: Pregnancy, labor, and childbirth (the most common causes) Assistive birth: forceps, vacuum or a combination Diastasis Recti Abdominus...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Staff
    • Category: Blog
  3. pilates and the pelvic floor

    Pilates and the Pelvic Floorhttps://feminapt.com/blog/pilates-and-the-pelvic-floor

    can help treat issues including: Urinary Incontinence Fecal Incontinence Pelvic girdle pain Low back pain Pain with pregnancy Pelvic Organ Prolapse How will Pilates be incorporated into therapy? The therapists at Femina Physical Therapy are trained in...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Staff
    • Category: Blog
  4. obesity increases urinary incontinence

    How Obesity Increases Urinary Incontinencehttps://feminapt.com/blog/how-obesity-increases-urinary-incontinence

    (also called overactive bladder, or OAB). Incontinence affects twice as many women as men. This may be because pregnancy, childbirth, and menopause are contributing factors to urinary incontinence. Urinary incontinence should not be considered a normal...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Staff
    • Category: Blog
  5. pelvic floor physical therapist

    Why See a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist?https://feminapt.com/blog/why-see-a-pelvic-floor-physical-therapist

    Periods, Dysmenorrhea Bladder and bowel issues Low back and pelvic pain involving the SI joint, groin, abdomen and legs Pregnancy & postpartum recovery Some clients often see a multidisciplinary team to treat their conditions. These teams often include...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Staff
    • Category: Blog
  6. Pelvic Floor Therapy

    Pelvic Floor Therapy | What To Expect on Your First Visithttps://feminapt.com/treatments/pelvic-floor-therapy

    pelvis/back area is, and test for issues like Diastasis Recti (separation of the abdominal muscles that is common after pregnancy). Part Three: The Pelvic Floor Assessment After your orthopedic exam an evaluation of your pelvic floor muscles will be...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Staff
    • Category: Treatments
  7. Heather Jeffcoat on the "Sex With Emily" Show with Dr. Emily Morse - January 8, 2019https://feminapt.com/media-content/heather-on-the-sex-with-emily-show/heather-jeffcoat-on-the-sex-with-emily-show-with-dr-emily-morse-january-2019

    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 notes on...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
    • Category: Sex With Emily
  8. Our La Canada office has moved to Montrose!https://feminapt.com/blog/our-la-canada-office-has-moved-to-montrose

    a large gym space including a pilates reformer we are able to support our patients’ needs specializing in pelvic floor, pregnancy and orthopaedic physical therapy. We look forward to having classes, seminars, and course trainings to provide to the...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
    • Category: Blog
  9. How Smoking Affects Bladder Healthhttps://feminapt.com/blog/how-smoking-affects-bladder-health

    in tobacco disrupt the maturation of ovarian follicles as well as the uterine receptiveness to implantation. During pregnancy, smoking has been linked fetal growth retardation, fetal death, premature delivery, lactation problems, and long-term effects...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Staff
    • Category: Blog
  10. Motherlyhttps://feminapt.com/media-content/motherly

    exactly the support you need, right when you need it. You’ve got this, mama. And we’ve got you. Read about Parenting, Pregnancy, Life, Wellness and more.

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  11. Your Sexual Peak May Last Longer Than You Think

    Healthline | Hey Vulva Owners, Your Sexual Peak May Last Longer Than You Thinkhttps://feminapt.com/media-content/heather-jeffcoat-at-healthline/healthline-hey-vulva-owners-your-sexual-peak-may-last-longer-than-you-think

    therapy who specializes in sexual dysfunction and incontinence, adds that the body goes through a temporary period during pregnancy and breastfeeding that mirrors menopause. There may be a decrease in estrogen that makes sex feel less good without the...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
    • Category: Healthline
  12. unsplash: Sabina Tone

    Sex After Childbirth – What’s Your ‘New Normal’?https://feminapt.com/blog/sex-after-childbirth-what-is-your-new-normal

    last, your anticipation might be tinged with some anxiety. After all, your body has been through a lot since that positive pregnancy test result. Sleepless nights, fluctuating hormones, and breastfeeding challenges can take a toll. Perhaps you’re still...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
    • Category: Blog
  13. Meet Mary P. Shriver, CMThttps://feminapt.com/about-us/about-mary

    techniques avaialable: MyoFascial Release (MFR) Therapeutic Tremoring (TRE) Myofascial Unwinding (MU) Pre/Postnatal and Pregnancy Soft Tissue Mobilization (STM) such as Swedish Deep Tissue Sports Skin Rolling Lymphatic Drainage Scraping Currently...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Mary P. Shriver, CMT
    • Category: About Us
  14. Female Athlete Triad – The Distance Runner’s Hidden Obstaclehttps://feminapt.com/blog/female-athlete-triad-the-distance-runner-s-hidden-obstacle

    are just part of the game. Of course, there are a number of other reasons a runner’s period might be irregular, from pregnancy to perimenopause to a perfectly healthy personal cycle. But if you’re skipping periods, it’s important to find out why....

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
    • Category: Blog
  15. VeryWell Family | Peloton

    Verywell Family | Peloton Launches Fitness Series for Pregnant Womenhttps://feminapt.com/media-content/heather-jeffcoat-at-verywell-family/verywell-family-peloton-launches-fitness-series-for-pregnant-women

    is a Peloton user and physical therapist, and she believes this was a smart move. Encouraging women to stay active during pregnancy is essential to prepare them for delivery and postpartum activities. As a Peloton user, I find the instructors across the...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
    • Category: Verywell Family
  16. Levator Ani Avulsion - Injury during Childbirth

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

    counterparts. What can we do? Knowing what we know about levator ani avulsions, we can be proactive. Regardless of type of pregnancy or complicated v. uncomplicated childbirth (regardless of severity of tearing or avulsion, or even type of delivery-yes...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Staff
    • Category: Blog
  17. pandemic life harming your pelvic floor

    Washington Post: Is pandemic life harming your pelvic floor?https://feminapt.com/media-content/washington-post/washington-post-is-pandemic-life-harming-your-pelvic-floor

    position because the pelvic floor can no longer support them. The most widely known cause of pelvic floor dysfunction is pregnancy and delivery, Austin said, noting that both vaginal and Caesarean delivery can result in muscle trauma. Other factors that...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
    • Category: Washington Post
  18. postpartum pelvic health

    5 Things You Can do to Improve Postpartum Pelvic Healthhttps://feminapt.com/blog/5-things-you-can-do-to-improve-postpartum-pelvic-health

    H., Smith, C. A., & Dahlen, H. G. (2018). The Effect of Pelvic Floor Muscle Exercise on Female Sexual Function During Pregnancy and Postpartum: A Systematic Review. Sexual Medicine Reviews. doi:10.1016/j.sxmr.2018.08.002 Wu, Y. (Maria), McInnes, N., &...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Staff
    • Category: Blog
  19. Pre-Birth Stage of Labor

    Vaginal Childbirth Positioning Series | Part 1: Pre-Birth Stage of Laborhttps://feminapt.com/blog/vaginal-childbirth-positioning-series-part-1-pre-birth-stage-of-labor

    more important, to also be able to lengthen and relax the pelvic floor. It is a good time starting at around 34-35 weeks pregnancy to practice releasing and bearing down without straining the pelvic floor muscles. Incorporating perineal massage...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Staff
    • Category: Blog
  20. pelvic organ prolapse and urinary incontinence

    POP Quiz About Two Common Postpartum Conditions - Pelvic Organ Prolapse and Urinary Incontinencehttps://feminapt.com/blog/postpartum-pelvic-organ-prolapse-and-urinary-incontinence

    education about urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse in your treatment plans and classes during and after pregnancy. It’s a discussion 98% of the women who participated in this survey said they would like their providers to initiate. If you’re...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
    • Category: Blog
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Testimonial by Alexandra B.

Heather is without exaggerating AMAZING! After years of trouble with a certain part of my body, in no time, she made everything change back to equilibrium and to what would be considered normal. She explains everything in detail and therefore gives you a better understanding of why things are the way they are, and how you can work towards turning things around. I would highly recommend Heather for any type of Physical Therapy. She has created her own "Method/Therapy" through years of studying (with some of the greatest practitioners), practice and breaking down the issues of her past patients, enabling her to fine tune her own system. I'm so thankful to have found her, and I'm especially grateful for the quick recovery I've achieved, after years of distress. If you cannot afford her, I recommend you purchase her book. Although it may not be Heather in person, it can still help you to get on the right path to recovery!

-- Alexandra B., 5/20/2015 via Yelp!

Testimonial by T.H.

I started seeing Heather in October 2014. For more than two years, I had been suffering from painful urinary tract infection type symptoms after my bartholins gland surgery which included constant burning and urinary frequency sensation that led to more and more painful intercourse. I had made multiple visits to internist, obgyn and urologist's offices, went through a range of treatment with UTI and bladder frequency medication that included antibiotics, vesicare, estrogen cream, but nothing worked.

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Testimonial by A.M.

Months after giving birth, it was difficult for me to go from a sitting or lying position up to a full standing position without feeling that I had to remain hunched over until a bit of time had passed to get fully upright. However, after taking Heather’s course, I learned exercises to get my body back to normal. She also showed me correct ways to lift and carry my son as well as put him in/take him out of the carseat and stroller. This class was really beneficial and Heather is a wonderful teacher who made me feel very comfortable.

-- A.M.

Testimonial by Ann V.

I wish i could give this place 10 stars!! 
I have been suffering from vaginismus for 5 years and never found the cure to it. I had seen an ob/gyn and he diagnosed me with vaginismus and told me i needed a surgery to cure my condition, which i refused to do. He also referred me to a PT that he works with, i had given them multiple calls and they never responded back to me, so i started searching yelp for another PT. I am SO HAPPY I found Heather's office! I was working with Laureen, and with her guidance and techniques i was able to be cured from vaginismus in only 2 1/2 short months!!! I couldn't believe how quickly their program worked for me! I am forever grateful and thankful from Heather, and Laureen! They are the absolute best at what they do!

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Testimonial by Ann V.

I wish i could give this place 10 stars!! 
I have been suffering from vaginismus for 5 years and never found the cure to it. I had seen an ob/gyn and he diagnosed me with vaginismus and told me i needed a surgery to cure my condition, which i refused to do. He also referred me to a PT that he works with, i had given them multiple calls and they never responded back to me, so i started searching yelp for another PT. I am SO HAPPY I found Heather's office! I was working with Laureen, and with her guidance and techniques i was able to be cured from vaginismus in only 2 1/2 short months!!! I couldn't believe how quickly their program worked for me! I am forever grateful and thankful from Heather, and Laureen! They are the absolute best at what they do!

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Testimonial by R.M., Age 40

I can’t speak highly enough of the theapists at Femina Physical Therapy and how much they have helped me grow, discover, and love my body. I had had painful sex for my entire life, and didn’t know that there was anything that could be done about it. It was at the point where my husband and I were not having sex for MONTHs, because it was just too frustrating, and I hated feeling like I was the ONLY woman out there who had this problem, especially at my age. I finally brought it up to my doctor because I was turning 40 and my husband and I were barely having enough sex to conceive. And she brought up pelvic floor, PT. I didn’t even know this was a “thing”.

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