Breathe your way to a healthy pelvic floor: Diaphragmatic Breathing 101
It is a continuous conversation in my treatment room with my clients – every single patient, every day hears something about their diaphragm and the pelvic floor. So, this seemed like an easy blog topic! Let’s dive into the what how and why of this vital connection and give you some tips on how to […]
Celebrating Foundational Concepts: 13 years!
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 dedicated to pelvic floor physical therapy and whole-person healing. At the time, it was a […]
Pelvic Floor PT through Pregnancy
Pregnancy brings many exciting changes, but it can also place a lot of stress on your body—especially on the pelvic floor. These are the muscles at the bottom of your pelvis that help hold up your bladder, uterus, and bowels. They also support you during labor, birth, and recovery. Many people think pelvic floor physical therapy […]
Sexual Health and Longevity: A Vital Part of Women’s Well-Being
Sexual health is an essential part of women’s overall well-being and quality of life. Beyond intimacy, emerging research shows that sexual health is closely linked to both physical and emotional health—and may even play a role in longevity. Sexual Health as a Marker of Overall Health Just like sleep, exercise, nutrition, and stress management, sexual […]
Perineal Tears during vaginal delivery: What. Why. and How to reduce risk and severity.
Vaginal birth is an incredible and empowering experience, but it can also come with challenges—including perineal tearing. While some degree of tearing is common during delivery, especially for first-time mothers, there are effective strategies to reduce the severity or avoid tearing altogether. The perineum is the area between the vaginal opening and the anus. During […]
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tears and Pelvic Floor Coordination in Female Athletes: The Importance of Neuromuscular Control and Stability
Athletes are no strangers to injuries, but one of the most significant and challenging injuries for many is an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear. This injury, often resulting from sudden changes in direction, deceleration, or improper landing mechanics, has profound implications for both physical health and sports performance. For female athletes, however, the risk of […]