During this time of “safer at home” orders, we have been having to find more creative ways to move at home. If you are someone that experiences urinary incontinence and/or pelvic organ prolapse you may not be going out now to see a pelvic health physical therapist to guide you through a routine. In this […]
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 trained pelvic floor therapists. One of the most valued skills of a trained pelvic floor therapist is their […]
Many women experience lower libido, vaginal dryness, sore muscles, and tender skin in the genital area after childbirth. These issues can make sex uncomfortable, or even unappealing. Many women are not comfortable bringing up their sex lives to their doctors and midwives, thinking that it “will get better with time.” However, if you find your […]
Greetings! Today is another blog post to help you connect with resources to help manage the feelings of stress, anxiety, and helplessness in light of COVID 19 and the ways in which our global community is facing this challenge together. What are Tai Chi and Qi Gong? Tai Chi and Qi Gong are both ancient […]
As many places in the United States and around the globe are beginning to navigate new realities and daily routines in light of COVID-19, there is undoubtedly a lot of stress, anxiety, and helplessness affecting not only individuals, but our entire global community. I myself am writing to you on day 7 of a 14 […]
Many people start like to start the new year off with exercise regimens and plans to lose weight. Unfortunately, often times women who start exercise programs to lose weight also lose their ability to control of their bladders and experience urine leakage during physical activity, otherwise known as stress urinary incontinence (SUI). So what makes […]
Believe it or not, the pelvic floor can affect the quality of our breathing. The opposite is also true: Promoting efficient diaphragmatic breathing can improve function of the pelvic floor. In this study by Zivkovic et al. Zivkovic et al. , diaphragmatic breathing exercises were effective in helping to retrain children with voiding dysfunctions, including […]
There Are Several Options For Non-Hormonal Treatments for GSM. Some include hormones, while others do not. Today we will review some non-hormone treatment options. As always, consult with your physician to help you make the best decisions regarding your health.
Every person with a uterus will experience menopause during their lifetime. Genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) is a term that describes the different genital, sexual, and urinary signs and symptoms that can occur during menopause. The symptoms of GSM can greatly affect quality of life, so it is important to be aware the signs so […]
Presents for your Pelvic Floor Give the gift of pelvic health this holiday season! Check out these pelvic floor friendly products we have for sale at the clinic. Give us a call or stop by our Montrose or Sherman Oaks locations to purchase some items.
