Search For Pelvic Floor Treatments, Physical Therapy, and More

Innovative Wellness Technologies for a Healthier You | Heather at DailyOmhttps://feminapt.com/media-content/dailyom/innovative-wellness-technologies-for-a-healthier-you-heather-at-dailyom

01 November 2023 is, "A classic finding with those with pelvic pain, painful intercourse, urinary urgency, or frequency, and urge urinary incontinence." Apps and devices for pelvic health can help strengthen pelvic floor muscles, but they may not be suitable for...

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

Contact Laureen McVicker, PT, CLT | Femina Physical Therapyhttps://feminapt.com/contact-laureen

01 February 2018 Laureen McVicker, PT, CLT Laureen (she/her/hers) is an accomplished physical therapist with over 35 years of clinical and supervisory experience. Born and raised on Oahu, Hawaii, she received a Bachelors of Science in Health Education from California...

• Type: Contact
• Category: Staff
• Region: California

Diastasis Rectus Abdominis: What, Why, How? | Postpartum Recovery Series - Part 2https://feminapt.com/blog/diastasis-rectus-abdominis-what-why-how-postpartum-recovery-pt-2

03 January 2022 What is DRA? Diastasis rectus abdominis (DRA, sometimes referred to as Diastasis Recti) is a distortion or thinning of the linea alba which is the midline of the abdomen that connects left and right rectus abdominis muscles together. Although DRA can...

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

Understanding Gastroparesis and the Role of Pelvic Floor Physical Therapyhttps://feminapt.com/blog/understanding-gastroparesis-and-the-role-of-pelvic-floor-physical-therapy

01 October 2024 Symptoms: Many individuals with gastroparesis also experience pelvic floor dysfunction, including constipation, urinary incontinence, or pelvic pain. Pelvic floor physical therapy addresses these symptoms, making it easier to manage gastroparesis.3 5....

• Type: Article
• Author: Iris Xu
• Category: Blog

Physical Therapy Treatments for Pelvic and Abdominal Post Surgical Conditionshttps://feminapt.com/diagnoses/abdominal-post-surgical-conditions

19 March 2019 Symptoms We Treat for Pelvic and Abdominal Post Surgical Conditions: We can help with just about any pelvic or abdominal post surgical conditions that you may be experiencing, and help reduce the associated pain and discomfort. Our licensed therapists...

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

Manage Constipation Naturally for Better Pelvic Floor Functionhttps://feminapt.com/blog/manage-constipation-naturally-for-better-pelvic-floor-function

29 May 2019 Constipation and pelvic floor disorders often go hand-in-hand for clients with hypertonic (tight) pelvic floor muscles and with associated symptoms like pelvic pain, pain with sex, and urge incontinence. So, let’s get your constipation in control! The...

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

Heather Jeffcoat on lifehacker.com | Do You Need Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy?https://feminapt.com/media-content/heather-jeffcoat-on-lifehacker-com-do-you-need-pelvic-floor-physical-therapy

13 August 2019 As the level of recognition for the expertise of Heather Jeffcoat, DPT and her team in the field of pelvic floor physical therapy has grown, so has the attention she has received from across various media platforms. Heather was recently sought out by...

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

Women's Health Magazine | 8 Pelvic Floor Exercises That Are Better Than Kegelshttps://feminapt.com/media-content/womens-health-magazine/women-s-health-magazine-8-pelvic-floor-exercises-that-are-better-than-kegels

27 November 2019 Women's Health Magazine quotes Heather Jeffcoat on flatter abs and more The widely repsected magazine "Women's Health" reached out to Heather Jeffcoat to open their most recent article on pelvic floor health and alternatives to Kegels, including yoga...

• Type: Article
• Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
• Category: Women's Health Magazine

Heather Jeffcoat at Greatist | For the Love of Your Pelvic Floor, Stop Kegeling so Muchhttps://feminapt.com/media-content/heather-jeffcoat-at-greatist/the-greatist-for-the-love-of-your-pelvic-floor-stop-kegeling-so-much

08 December 2019 The website "Greatist" recently penned a quite informative article on Kegels, and of course they reached out to Heather Jeffcoat for her expert opinion! “The pelvic floor muscles are just like any other voluntary muscle in the body, so we can treat...

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

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

28 March 2020 Manual Therapy Skills are an Often Overlooked Aspect of Physical Therapy In is well documented in journals such as the International Urogynecology Journal and Harvard Medical School that patients see positive outcomes when they receive treatment with...

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