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  1. peeing just in case

    Scary Mommy: If You’ve Been In The Habit Of Peeing Just In Case, Stop It Right Nowhttps://feminapt.com/media-content/scary-mommy/scary-mommy-if-you-ve-been-in-the-habit-of-peeing-just-in-case-stop-it-right-now

    “worry journal” might be a start. “Put down all your concerns and stressful thoughts in writing,” he advises, “and tell yourself you’ll deal with them the following day.” Many of us might have suspected that any of the above could funkify our sleep, if...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
    • Category: Scary Mommy
  2. 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

    is the lengthening phase and the normal resting state of that muscle. This is much easier to understand by trying it out yourself. Step 1: assess what your pelvic floor muscles feel like when you are sitting or at rest. Rate it on a scale from 0 being...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Staff
    • Category: Blog
  3. 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

    can you take now to avoid or address these issues later? If you’re a healthcare provider or childbirth educator… Ask yourself how you can best incorporate patient education about urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse in your treatment plans and...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
    • Category: Blog
  4. Endometriosis Laparoscopic Road to Recovery | Image Courtesy of Unsplash

    Endometriosis Laparoscopic Postoperative Care: Steps to Recovery https://feminapt.com/blog/endometriosis-laparoscopic-postoperative-care-steps-to-recovery

    you inhale again. Continue breathing for 5-10 minutes. This exercise can be done every hour. Don't expect too much of yourself for the first few days. You will probably be very tired and need lots of naps. However, be sure to get up and move around as...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
    • Category: Blog
  5. Pelvic Floor Muscles Don’t Always Benefit From Kegels

    Well and Good | Your Pelvic Floor Muscles Don’t Always Benefit From Kegelshttps://feminapt.com/media-content/well-and-good/well-and-good-your-pelvic-floor-muscles-don-t-always-benefit-from-kegels

    down on your back and take a few deep breaths to relax your body. Then clench your groin as if you were trying to stop yourself from peeing. This is your pelvic floor, according to Dr. Jeffcoat. The problem that arises with Kegels is that not everyone...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
    • Category: Well and Good
  6. Resetting Pelvic Heath Goals | Image Courtesy of Peter Conlan via Unsplash

    Resetting Your (Pelvic) Health Goals in 2022 https://feminapt.com/blog/resetting-your-pelvic-health-goals-in-2022

    and meaningful to you. Visualize what achieving your goals might look like, how will it feel, what will your reward to yourself be? It is important to keep these critical aspects in mind when creating goals in order to determine if they are reasonable,...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Kasia Gondek, PT, DPT, CLT, CSCS
    • Category: Blog
  7. benefits of pelvic floor physical therapy

    Well + Good | The Surprising Benefits of Pelvic Floor Physical Therapyhttps://feminapt.com/media-content/well-and-good/well-good-the-surprising-benefits-of-pelvic-floor-physical-therapy

    Use our simple contact form to begin your journey toward reaping the benefits of pelvic floor physical therapy for yourself. We look forward to hearing from you!

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
    • Category: Well and Good
  8. urinary incontinence and physical therapy

    Under the Radar: Urinary Incontinence and Physical Therapy - Part 2https://feminapt.com/blog/under-the-radar-urinary-incontinence-and-physical-therapy-part-2

    to manage your own symptoms so that you don’t need to continue to rely on your provider - you are given tools to help yourself. Does conservative treatment last? Yes! A study found that pelvic floor muscle rehabilitation for urinary incontinence remains...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Staff
    • Category: Blog
  9. Exercises to Relieve Endometriosis Pain | Image Courtesy of Tyler Nix via Unsplash

    5 Simple Exercises to Reduce and Relieve Endometriosis Painhttps://feminapt.com/blog/5-simple-exercises-to-reduce-and-relieve-endometriosis-pain

    the internal neural environment will sway in favor of a more regulated state. There is a lot going on while you allow yourself to have nothing going on! Exercise #5: Walking Aerobic Exercises Aerobic exercise increases our circulating endorphines, which...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Staff
    • Category: Blog
  10. image depicting belly press during sex

    Cosmo Asks Heather Jeffcoat About This "Belly Press During Sex" Thinghttps://feminapt.com/media-content/heather-jeffcoat-in-cosmo/cosmo-asks-heather-jeffcoat-about-this-belly-press-during-sex-thing

    belly press during sex technique, and go here if you think you might need some therapy before you're ready to try it for yourself.

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

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...

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"...

Testimonial by M.M.

A personal journey and testimonial from one of my patients: My husband and I were married for 5 years before we were able to have intercourse due to my vaginismus. There was nothing traumatic in my past but for some reason, even though I wanted sex, I mentally avoided "that area" of my body and didn't even admit to myself that there was a problem for a long time, even though I was never able to put tampons in. Once I finally opened my eyes up to the fact that I had a...

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