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Sleep. It’s one of those things we all know we need, but don’t get enough of. A lack of sleep can cause an increased risk for obesity,...
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- Sep 19, 2022
- 2 min
Digestive Issues? Let's Rewire Your Brain
Digestive issues such as bloating or abdominal distension after eating can be very uncomfortable and make eating a not so enjoyable...
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- Jul 26, 2022
- 2 min
Learn the Tools of the Trade
When I work with my patients, I often recommend different therapy tools they can use at home to help further the progress we make in the...
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- May 23, 2022
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Symptoms of Diastisis Recti
Diastisis Recti is a separation of the linea alba, which is connective tissue that runs between the middle of the rectus abdominus (your...
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- Apr 19, 2022
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The Pelvic Floor and Your Feet
The pelvic floor’s location in our body allows it to be affected by forces and structures both above and below it. One important...
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- Mar 1, 2022
- 2 min
Pelvic Health is Whole Body Health
Many times, my patients are surprised when I assess muscle groups surrounding the pelvis along with their pelvic floor. They wonder why...
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- Jan 17, 2022
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2022 Pelvic Floor Goals
January is normally the time when we pause, look back on the past year and decide if there are any changes we want to make in our lives....
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- Dec 25, 2021
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Pelvic Floor and Low Back Pain
The pelvic floor has many important roles, as I talked about HERE. As a pelvic and core stabilizer, they work together with the...
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- Nov 13, 2021
- 1 min
Back to Basics: Functions of the Pelvic Floor
Since it’s Thanksgiving time, I was reflecting on how thankful I am for the pelvic floor muscles and how they help our bodies function....
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- Oct 10, 2021
- 2 min
Focused and Empowered Labor
The labor process can be an intense and emotional time. So many things are happening, new sensations and emotions can arise at the same...
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- Aug 31, 2021
- 2 min
Pregnancy Exercises to Prep for "The Big Day!"
I was talking with a patient and she described the last weeks of pregnancy as a “physical and emotional roller coaster”. Having two...
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- Jul 13, 2021
- 2 min
Let's Talk About Your Bowel Health
As a pelvic floor physical therapist, many of the patients I treat come to me with issues that are very personal to them. Bowel issues,...
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- Apr 9, 2021
- 3 min
Running and the Pelvic Floor
Now that the weather is cooperating, many of my patients are wanting to get back outside and exercise. I get a lot of questions about...
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- Mar 1, 2021
- 2 min
Nutrition and YOUR Pelvic Floor
One of the best ways I can help my patients improve their pelvic health and pelvic floor symptoms is to make sure they have a...
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- Dec 29, 2020
- 2 min
Help with Toileting
The start of a New Year is usually the time when people make resolutions for change, like working out more, losing weight or eating...
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- Nov 4, 2020
- 2 min
Bladder Behavior
Worrying about your bladder isn’t fun. Constantly checking where the nearest bathroom is, or being nervous about leaking shouldn’t...
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- Sep 2, 2020
- 2 min
When Sex Hurts
You get cleared for all activity at your 6 week check-up. You’ve started working out, are feeling good, finally getting a little bit of...
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- Aug 8, 2020
- 2 min
When Postpartum Hurts
At the six-week checkup after delivery, it’s pretty normal to hear “you’re good to go” and get the green light for return to normal function
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- Jul 13, 2020
- 2 min
There’s a Bulge “Down There”
Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP), often felt as a bulging or heaviness in your pelvic floor.
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- Jun 21, 2020
- 3 min
Why Do I Keep Peeing My Pants?
Your kids want you to chase them around the yard and you take off after them, but have to stop because you’ve peed your pants. You’re at...
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