Informed Consent
Consent has been a hot topic on college campuses and in dating apps. But there is less discussion about consent when it comes to medical procedures and examinations. Of course, you sign all the forms when you see a new…
Pelvic Floor DIY: Can you treat it yourself?
With all the information that you can find on the internet and social media platforms about the pelvic floor, can you find the help you need out there? Why should you choose to go to pelvic floor physical therapy vs…
How to know if your provider is legit.
Pelvic floor therapy is a trendy topic these days. Pelvic floor comes up on any social media platform. Yoga and Pilates instructors, personal trainers and fitness gurus are talking about the pelvic floor. It is wonderful that we are becoming…
Perineal Tearing with vaginal delivery
Many women who have a vaginal delivery will have some level of perineal tearing that can affect how the new mom can rehab after the baby. Perineal tears occur in about 85% of vaginal deliveries but many women don’t receive…
Toxins and how to find simple ways to reduce them.
Toxins cause a ton of problems in our bodies. When our body is hit with toxic chemicals it does not know how to break them down, so they are stored as fat. These chemicals block the hormone receptor sites making…
Joy in the new year.
As we enter a new year, there is pressure to set New Year’s resolutions that may be big and maybe not all that attainable for an entire year. What if we set smaller goals that were doable? And make us…
Mindful listening: Is your healthcare provider hearing you?
As specialists in pelvic health physical therapy, we meet a new patient and listen to their medical history. Often, we hear a lot of frustration that no one has ever truly heard their story. Listening, true, mindful listening, is a…
Is my bladder falling out of my body?! Pelvic Organ Prolapse what it is an how it is diagnosed.
When you are told you have a bladder prolapse, bowel prolapse or uterine prolapse and have a freak out moment wondering if that means those organs could just fall out at any time, you are not alone. Many of our…
I am Grateful; Utilizing gratitude to maintain health.
As we begin this holiday season I wanted to take a moment to express my thanks to the many people I am surrounded by and explain why daily gratitude (not just on Thanksgiving) is so important. Being grateful brings conscious…
