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I plan to practice in women’s health PT in the future and plan to use the Pelvic Health Physical Therapy Level 1 course and the Fundamental Topics of Pregnancy & Postpartum course in order to broaden my evaluation of my patient’s pelvic floor muscles and therefore get them back to their desired... Continue Reading
If you or a woman you love had been diagnosed with cancer, there may be resources available. The Social Security Administration (SSA) offers monthly financial aid for people of all ages who are unable to work due to a serious illness. Cancer will not automatically qualify, but thousands of people ar Continue Reading
Urinary urgency or urge incontinence happens when the bladder contracts when it is not supposed to and may result in subsequent leakage of urine. This can occur for different reasons. Continue Reading
Lymphedema is a condition in which the lymphatic system of the body is unable to properly transport lymph fluid from the tissue spaces back to the blood stream, leading to swelling in the limbs, trunk, genitalia, head, neck, or anywhere there is lymphatic tissue. Continue Reading
Pelvic health physical therapy can be a difficult topic for many people to discuss. It can be embarrassing, confusing, and even painful. Society tends to discourage discussion of these topics, causing confusion and lack of awareness regarding what is or is not normal. Continue Reading
Imagine walking in from the rain and the cold, through a set of double doors and seeing a wave of people coming in and going out; individuals whizzing by you as they make their way to their designated location and having crowds of really smart and cool people all around you. Continue Reading
My parents were born in Colombia, South America and moved to the United States with dreams of a better life. They immigrated from an impoverished area, lacked a college education and with a very basic English vocabulary. Continue Reading
In his seminal book “The Body Keeps the Score,” trauma expert Dr. Bessel van der Kolk states “the ability to feel relaxed in one’s body requires the emotional experience of safety.” Physical therapists (PTs) who provide body-based treatment, particularly interventions that require the patient... Continue Reading
Reflecting back on 2018 and the numerous achievements accomplished this year. A permanent fix to the Medicare therapy cap was achieved after 20 years of temporary exceptions and implementation delays. Continue Reading
The pelvic floor muscles (PFM) play an important role in running - they have an anticipatory and a reflexive, impact attenuating role during running¹. One third of vaginal births result in some form of injury to the PFM... Continue Reading
Establishing open lines of communication with your physical therapist is essential for successful treatment. Knowing the right questions to ask can help you gain trust and determine if a particular therapist is a good fit for you. Continue Reading
I was subsequently surprised and pleased to discover the APTA specialty Section on Women’s Health. Researching the field provided insight into issues of pelvic floor pain and lymphedema and networking with clinicians in the field provided me with concrete examples of how physical therapy can... Continue Reading
