Fecal Follies – Why Leaking Stool Happens and How PT Can Help
I have a friend that recently confided in me that she has had a long fight with losing stool accidently. She said that she had talked to her doctor but…
What is Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy?
What Exactly Is Pelvic PT? Although I realize the term “Pelvic PT” is not exactly a common term, I’m still surprised when I discover that many healthcare professionals, specifically physicians, have…
An Outpouring of Gratitude
Over the past two weeks, my children have pointed out their aggravation at feeling like Thanksgiving is a lost holiday. My seven year old walked into Target with me last…
FC Nominated for 2015 KC Chamber Small Business Award
Foundational Concepts was nominated for the 2015 KC Chamber Small Business of the Year Award! Thank you to the KC Chamber for your support and recognition!
Treating the Pain of Endometriosis with Pelvic Physical Therapy
Endometriosis affects more than 6 million women in the United States. It is a painful disorder in which the cells that form the endometrial lining within the uterus grow outside…
KC Couple Find Relief with Pelvic Floor Therapy
One of our brave patients was willing to tell her story about her experience with pelvic floor therapy, and a news team wanted to help spread the word. The goal…
October is National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month
Did you know that former President Ronald Reagan proclaimed October as “Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month”? It was in October of 1988 that he put this provision in place,…
What is Lipedema?
"Why can't I lose weight?", "Why do I exercise and exercise, and I still can't get my thighs to change?", "Why is my upper body 3 sizes smaller than my lower…
Providing Hope After Cancer Treatment.
Every year nearly 98,000 American women are diagnosed with gynecological cancer, according to the American Cancer Society. Although nearly 30,000 of these new cases will die from the disease, more…
Varicose Veins in my HooHa
Varicose Veins in my HooHa I was in my second trimester when I started feeling a lot of pressure and discomfort, you know, “down there”. Different than the normal pregnancy…
Education is Power.
Why do we compare? As women, we often compare ourselves to others. We compare our bodies, our wardrobe, our homes, our families, and even our pregnancies and birth stories. As…
A little Friday morning Good JuJu
I go in early on Fridays. I left my house earlier today so that I could do a good deed for myself and stop at my favorite little coffee shop,…