We tend to hold tension in certain body parts. Both our hips and pelvic floor are notorious for tight muscles. Fortunately, there are ways to soothe the strain in these affected areas... Continue Reading
It’s not said nearly enough, but the way a pregnant woman’s body adapts to create and grow a tiny human is nothing less than amazing. And much of this strength and stability is thanks to the pelvic floor. Continue Reading
Sitting properly when you're on the toilet to do your business is just as consequential as, say, sitting up straight at your desk. Alicia Jeffrey-Thomas, PT, DPT, a pelvic floor physical therapist, says learning how to sit on the toilet with proper posture can promote bladder health and help your... Continue Reading
When we talk about the health of our all-important pelvic floor muscles (the muscles and ligaments that support everything in your pelvic region, including your bladder, bowels, and uterus), one product comes up a lot: Kegel balls. Continue Reading
Whether you accidentally leak or suddenly need to go, these steps can help. If you’ve ever carried a backup pair of underwear, kept a change of clothes at your office, or declined an invitation to a party because you were worried about your tendency to pee a bit when you didn’t mean to... Continue Reading
Physical therapy is a great first step. Peeing yourself at inopportune times (or really any time) can, understandably, be upsetting and anxiety-inducing. If you have stress urinary incontinence (SUI), seemingly harmless activities—like laughing during dinner with friends, having sex, or sneaking in Continue Reading
Last week’s United States Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and eliminate federal protection for abortion is a major shift in health care... our profession is part of the health care system, and we are providers of prenatal and postpartum care. Continue Reading
Postpartum exercise guidelines are changing–Why Some OBGYNs recommend waiting 12 weeks after birth Continue Reading
A bipartisan bill in the House would direct HHS to ramp up education on pelvic health and physical therapy for postpartum individuals. Continue Reading
It is rare for a group of men to sit around a table together and openly discuss problems with their pelvic floor function. Sadly, it is just as rare for that conversation to happen in a medical setting, not to mention a physical therapy setting. Continue Reading
Pelvic pain is a lived reality for sufferers everywhere. Vogue Singapore speaks to global health experts about pelvic pain in hopes to challenge the stigma, build awareness and break taboos around the condition. Continue Reading
Getting familiar with the pelvic floor: Carrie Pagliano, PT, DPT, shares insights on the signs of pelvic floor dysfunction in men. Continue Reading
