Back to Basics: What is Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy?
The pelvic floor plays an important role in our daily lives, even though many people do not know what it is or how it works. These muscles help control the bladder and bowels, support the pelvic organs, and play a role in sexual health and childbirth. When the pelvic floor is not working as it […]
The Missing Link in Core Strength: Your Abdominal Wall and Load Transfer
The human body is designed to move and transfer force. Every time we walk, lift, carry, push, pull, roll in bed, or exercise, our body has to move force from one area to another. This is called load transfer. Good load transfer is important for core strength and pelvic stability. The core is more than […]
Breathe your way to a healthy pelvic floor: Diaphragmatic Breathing 101
It is a continuous conversation in my treatment room with my clients – every single patient, every day hears something about their diaphragm and the pelvic floor. So, this seemed like an easy blog topic! Let’s dive into the what how and why of this vital connection and give you some tips on how to […]
The Real Reason Golfers Lose Power, Distance, and Comfort on the Course
Golf may look smooth and effortless, but the body works extremely hard during every swing. A powerful golf swing depends on flexibility, strength, balance, and timing. One of the most important parts of the swing is rotation through the lower back and pelvis. When lumbar rotation becomes limited and pelvic pain develops, golfers often notice […]
Seeing the Pelvic Floor in Real Time: How Rehabilitative Ultrasound Is Changing Physical Therapy
Pelvic floor physical therapy is changing in exciting ways. One of the biggest advances is the use of Rehabilitative Ultrasound Imaging (RUSI). This tool helps therapists and patients better understand how the deep core muscles work together. These muscles include the pelvic floor and the abdominal wall, especially a deep muscle called the transversus abdominis […]
Constipation and GLP-1 Medications: What You Need to Know Before Symptoms Start
Constipation is a common but often overlooked side effect in people taking GLP-1 receptor agonists, a class of medications widely used to treat obesity and type 2 diabetes. These drugs, which include semaglutide and tirzepatide, are very effective for weight loss and blood sugar control. However, they also affect how the digestive system works. Constipation occurs in […]