The muscles in the pelvic floor are a functional group of many muscles that are the foundation of most of what we do as humans. They work to provide stability…
The Pelvic Floor Series Part 2: Bladder
The muscles in the pelvic floor are a functional group of many muscles that are the foundation of most of what we do as humans. They work to provide stability…
The Pelvic Floor Series: 1
The muscles in the pelvic floor are a functional group of many muscles that are truly the foundation of most of what we do as humans. They work to provide…
What’s In Your Lubricant?
You consider what you put in your mouth, your ears, nose and eyes, but do you think about what might be lurking in the lubricant you put in your vagina? …
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy After Baby
We have had the great honor of treating news journalist and super-mom Haley Harrison-Lee in our clinic recently. Haley has written a poignant, honest, brutiful blog about pregnancy, postpartum, and…
Pediatric Constipation – What Is It and How Can Parents Help?
The majority of us have read our kids the book Everyone Poops, but some parents are still looking for the My Kid Doesn’t Poop, My Kid Only Poops Every Few…
Diastasis Rectus Abdominus – What Is It and How Do We Treat It?
Are you standing in front of a mirror months after giving birth, looking at that saggy belly wanting to cry? Maybe you feel weak when you try to get up…
Back Pain After Baby? Our Specialists Can Help
That sweet little bundle of joy is not so small these days. Breast feeding is dwindling, baby is moving and shaking and near walking. You’ve gotten back to some exercise,…
Hip Pain: How To Treat it and Why
As a specialist in the pelvic floor, I see pain that resides anywhere from the lower ribs to the knees. We see a lot of patients who develop persistent hip…
Exercise Precautions During Pregnancy
Pregnancy Fitness is all the rage these days. You can find just about any type of workout geared toward pregnant mamas from barre to yoga to birth fit classes. But,…
6 Things I Wish I Had Known After Having a Baby – Rockhurst PT Student Blog Post
Whether you’re a new mom or a seasoned one, reading up on what to do with your newborn isn’t the only thing that’s important. It is also important to understand…
The Female Athlete Triad
Lola was a freshman in high school and was joining her cross-country team for the very first time. She did not have much experience running, but knew she wanted to…