Stress urinary incontinence, also called SUI, is a common condition that affects many women. It happens when urine leaks during activities that increase pressure inside the abdomen. Common triggers include coughing, sneezing, laughing, exercising, or lifting heavy objects. Some women…
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…
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…
Hip pain and constipation may seem like two completely separate problems, but in many cases, they are closely connected. This connection can be confusing for patients and even for healthcare providers at first. However, understanding how the body works helps…
Urethrocele and anterior vaginal wall prolapse happen when the front wall of the vagina becomes weak and allows the bladder and urethra to drop downward. Many women with this condition feel a bulge, pressure, or heaviness in the vagina. Some…
Urethrocele is a type of pelvic organ prolapse that affects many women, especially after childbirth or later in life. It happens when the front wall of the vagina becomes weaker, and the bladder and urethra drop down into the vaginal space. The urethra is…
Diastasis rectus abdominis (DRA) is a common condition in women after pregnancy. It happens when the two sides of the main abdominal muscle, called the rectus abdominis, separate along the midline of the belly. This separation stretches the connective tissue between…
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…
Thirteen years ago, Jenn and I took a big leap of faith, at least to us it felt that way. Foundational Concepts began with a vision: to fill a gap in the Kansas City metro by creating a specialty clinic…
Shoulder pain is one of the most common reasons people seek physical therapy. While many assume the problem starts and ends in the shoulder itself, this is not always true. For a large group of patients, shoulder pain is closely connected to decreased…
