Can Pelvic Floor Therapy Help My Irritable Bowel Disease?
What is the difference between Irritable Bowel Disease and Irritable Bowel Syndrome? IBS is a chronic syndrome made up of a group of symptoms. IBD, on the other hand, refers to inflammation or chronic swelling of the intestines and includes 2 conditions: Crohn’s disease and Ulcerative Colitis. It is called inflammatory bowel disease because it […]
How Should I Sit on the Toilet?
Did you know there is a proper way to sit on the toilet? We find the vast majority of our patients who have difficulty emptying their bowels or bladders are not sitting correctly on the toilet! We tend to find that people sit upright and tall, hunch over, or even do the unthinkable, hover. Try […]
Do I Need Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy?
Did You Know… About 60% of women with bladder pain syndrome (Insterstitial Cystitis) also have chronic pelvic pain, while almost 50% percent of women with endometriosis suffer from chronic pelvic pain. 70% of women with a previous diagnosis of endometriosis are diagnosed with chronic pelvic pain. Women with a past medical history significant for pelvic […]
How to Decrease Swollen Feet and Ankles During Pregnancy
Swollen feet are a common side effect during pregnancy and more than just an inconvenience when it comes to sizing up in a pair of shoes. Many women notice that their feet grow in length and width over the course of their pregnancy due to hormonal changes and excess fluid accumulation. The changes to your […]
The Pelvic Floor and the Foot Connection
Did you know that there is a strong relationship between your feet and the muscles of the pelvic floor? When addressing pelvic floor dysfunction, including diagnoses like Pelvic Organ Prolapse or Incontinence, your Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist should be looking at other areas that could be contributing to the issue. Healthy feet are the true […]
What is a Pelvic Floor PT session like (follow up session)?
Treatment Plan A typical treatment plan includes physical therapy one to two times per week. Based on the severity and chronicity of the problem, the duration of each patient’s plan varies from a few weeks to several months. Each plan is individualized to that person’s specific needs. The treatment plan almost always includes patient education […]
What is a good Pelvic Floor PT session like? (evaluation)
Considering that pelvic floor physical therapy is becoming more “normalized” , it is important for patients, clinicians, and physical therapists to understand what a quality physical therapy session is like. Here is our best answer to “what is a good pelvic floor PT session like?” Evaluation Appointment The evaluation appointment should last at least 60 […]
Can Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Be Causing My Low Back Pain?
Low back pain (LBP) is a condition of pain to the lumbar spine with or without symptoms radiating down the legs. The link between LBP and pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD), particularly in women, is becoming more evident in research. Pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) occurs when the muscles that comprise the pelvic floor become uncoordinated which […]
The Pelvic Floor and Hip Connection
Your hip rotators, which move your hip in and out, have direct connections to the pelvic floor. What happens at the hip can affect what happens at the pelvic floor and vice versa. Hip strength and mobility is key to a healthy pelvic floor! The position of your hips can also influence what position your […]
Benefits of Pool Exercise for the Pelvic Floor
Exercising in water has many positive benefits for the pelvic floor. It creates less load on the pelvic floor because the body is more buoyant, decreasing your weight. Your weight is pressing down into the water and the water is pressing back up against you. Buoyancy is working in your favor! This means that traditional […]