Tearing during childbirth: what you need to know
Childbirth can lead to physical changes and challenges, particularly on the pelvic floor. One of the most common injuries is perineal tears, which occur during vaginal delivery. These tears can…
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome: is weight lifting safe?
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) is a group of connective tissue disorders characterized by hypermobility, leading to joint hypermobility, joint dislocations, and increased risk of injuries. Managing EDS involves a multidisciplinary approach,…
Menopause and Frozen Shoulder
Frozen shoulder, or adhesive capsulitis, presents as stiffness and pain in the shoulder joint. It typically progresses through three phases: freezing, frozen, and thawing. This condition can significantly impact daily…
Endometriosis & pelvic floor physical therapy
Endometriosis is a chronic and often debilitating condition where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside it, causing pain, inflammation, and a range of other symptoms. Managing…
Persistent Pain: What is happening and how we can understand it.
Our Nervous system is an amazing network that generally keeps us in a balanced place. When you are in balance, your sense of touch, movement, temperature and general feeling of…
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy for Bladder Pain
Dealing with bladder pain can be a debilitating experience that significantly impacts daily life. Whether the pain stems from interstitial cystitis, urinary tract infections, or other pelvic floor dysfunctions, finding…
Pelvic Girdle Pain in Pregnancy: Is a Belt right for me?
Pregnancy is an amazing journey that brings profound changes to a woman's body. Alongside the joy and anticipation, many expecting mothers also experience discomfort, particularly in the pelvic region. Sacroiliac…
Some simple exercises to help with urinary leakage
Urinary incontinence or the leaking of pee can be caused by various factors, including pregnancy, childbirth, aging, or different medical conditions like high blood pressure and diabetes. While this is…
Foundational Concepts is Growing!
Foundational Concepts is expanding: on May 1, 2025 we opened our fifth clinic! There have been many physicians, providers and patients asking for a clinic in Lawrence, KS We are…
The Next Step: navigating perimenopause and menopause
Menopause is a point in time. It is when you have stopped having a period for 12 months. The transition toward that moment in time can bring on a lot…
The Backside of Things…
We often see patients with anal pain, irritation, and itching. Many times, they will have seen their providers and been prescribed a medication for their symptoms and given a diagnosis…
Bladder Irritants and the symptoms they cause
When you eat or drink something that your bladder is sensitive to, it can cause irritation that can lead to bladder irritation. Symptoms of bladder irritation can include: Urgency: a…
