Choosing the Right Lubrication
As we begin a new year, it may be time for a good closet, nightstand, and medicine cabinet clean out. Now, if you catch yourself holding onto an old bottle of lube from many years ago whose advertising swore that…
Know before you go: getting back to the gym safely after baby or surgery.
I ran into a friend who had had a baby 8 weeks ago. She told me she wanted to get back in shape but once she started working out, she didn’t feel as comfortable as she had hoped. As we…
Getting your zzz’s and how it effects your ability to move.
Raise your hand if you get enough sleep? No one? We all have heard the importance of getting enough sleep and how it helps restore our bodies. But few Americans get enough sleep overall. Interestingly, not getting enough sleep doesn’t…
Pelvic PT after baby; the individualized program.
Having practiced orthopedics, sports medicine, manual therapy, and pelvic floor therapy in Kansas City for 23 years there is one patient question that resonates with me as a tripping up point for new patients. I will give you an example:…
Mamas: Don’t wait to rehab your pelvic floor until you are done having babies!
The other day I heard the common statement that makes me pause: “I knew I was peeing my pants, having pain with intercourse, and some weakness after my first child was delivered, but I wanted to wait until I completed…
Leaking with exercise? You can fix it!!!
Leaking while exercising? You are not alone. More than 40% of elite female athletes leak with their sports. Imagine how high that number is in the regular population; Women who are exercising, going for a jog, taking classes, weight training,…
Estrogen and Heart Health
Did you know that estrogen is not just for menstrual cycles and having babies? Estrogen is a very important hormone that contributes to most women's health issues. Let's dive into how it impacts our heart health. Heart attacks and heart…
Eating Healthy: an easy place to start!
As we all start a new year with new goals, let’s look at some ways to improve our diets. This is NOT a suggestion to go on a diet, or that one particular DIET is the answer. To be successful,l…
Cervical Cancer
January is cervical cancer awareness month. Unfortunately, unlike many cancers that have early signs to watch for, cervical cancer usually does not have early symptoms. Regular screening is the key to catching early cell changes and preventing cancer from occurring. Most…