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What is Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM) and Why Every Woman Should Know About Ithttps://feminapt.com/blog/what-is-genitourinary-syndrome-of-menopause-gsm-and-why-every-woman-should-know-about-it

18 December 2019 including painful or difficult urination (dysuria), urgency, frequency, increased night time urination (nocturia), urinary incontinence (UI), and recurrent UTI (Robinson, 2003). In one study by Robinson (2003), 20% of postmenopausal women reported...

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• Author: Staff
• Category: Blog

Management of Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause | Non-Hormonal Treatments for GSMhttps://feminapt.com/blog/management-of-genitourinary-syndrome-of-menopause-non-hormonal-treatments-for-gsm

18 December 2019 as well. Pelvic Floor Therapy Pelvic floor therapy can help with common menopausal pelvic health issues including urinary incontinence, bowel issues, pain with sex, and pelvic pain. Urinary Incontinence Losing urine when with coughing, sneezing, and...

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• Author: Staff
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Yoga Reduces Urinary Incontinence in Older Womenhttps://feminapt.com/blog/yoga-reduces-urinary-incontinence-in-older-women

19 June 2018 Learn How Yoga Reduces Urinary Incontinence in Older Women A study presented at the annual meeting of the American Urological Association this past May of 2018 shows that a 3-month yoga intervention can reduce the frequency of urinary incontinence (UI)...

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• Author: Staff
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Heather Jeffcoat at Hellahealth.com | Kegels Are Not the Only Option for Treating Incontinencehttps://feminapt.com/media-content/heather-jeffcoat-at-considerable-com-kegels-are-not-the-only-option-for-treating-incontinence

16 August 2019 option for every pelvic floor issue that women often face. Some excerpts from the article: Many women struggle with urinary incontinence. It’s uncomfortable and embarrassing. And worse, it’s linked with other health problems. Women can become dehydrated...

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

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

10 October 2018 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 with some menopause sprinkled...

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

15 October 2024 continence. When avulsion occurs, this support is compromised, increasing the risk of pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence, and other functional disorders. The severity of these outcomes can vary, but they often necessitate further medical...

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

Well + Good | The Pandemic and Bladder Healthhttps://feminapt.com/media-content/well-and-good/well-good-the-pandemic-and-bladder-health

15 August 2022 were exacerbated by the fears that arose from the pandemic, and even disposable underwear for those dealing with urinary incontinence. It also asks the question "Has something changed for the worst in the broader scope of people's bladder health?" The...

• Type: Article
• Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
• Category: Well and Good

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

14 September 2021 resting number on the scale. Currently, evidence supports the use of postpartum pelvic floor exercises to improve urinary incontinence, sexual function, and overall postpartum pelvic health. (Wu et al., 2018 Sobhgol et al., 2018) 3. Get Evaluated It is...

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

07 August 2018 had been modified and led by a physical therapist to specifically target the pelvic floor for the management of urinary incontinence. Those who attended the Pilates classes reported less leakage, improved self-esteem, decreased social embarrassment and...

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• Author: Staff
• Category: Blog

Running Mechanics and Pelvic Floor Health: The Impact of Footwearhttps://feminapt.com/blog/running-mechanics-and-pelvic-floor-health-the-impact-of-footwear

30 November 2023 running postpartum, read on and also check out this article by one of our pelvic floor physical therapists. Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is defined as the involuntary leakage of urine with activities that raise intra-abdominal pressure. These...

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• Author: Stephany Tritt, PT, DPT
• Category: Blog