Imagine that you just gave birth: You are exhausted, swollen, and adjusting to life as a new mom, and you are wondering (if itâs your first) about all the new sensations you are feeling or (if it isnât) how this birth has been completely different from previous ones. Continue Reading
In 2021, Well+Good called it: People would be paying closer attention to the pelvic floor muscles. This prediction is holding up, says Heather Jeffcoat, DPT, a pelvic floor physical therapist... Continue Reading
Bladder issues are much more common than you may think. According to the National Association for Continence, more than 25 million American adults experience temporary or chronic urinary incontinence. This condition can occur at any age, with an estimated 10 percent of women experiencing it before t Continue Reading
Pelvic Pain - Causes, Symptoms, Treatment Causes of pelvic pain can include STIs, cysts, endometriosis, and UTIs. Some conditions that cause pelvic pain may get worse if left untreated. Continue Reading
According to Heather Jeffcoat, president-elect of the Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy, this forces pressure on the pelvic floor leading to potential âincontinence and pelvic organ prolapse,â she told The Washington Post. Continue Reading
The pervasiveness of this habit can largely be attributed to a common approach to fitness thatâs overly focused on the abdominal muscles, as well as societal beauty standards that emphasize a flat stomach... Continue Reading
"We asked the BuzzFeed Community if they ever had a question about ~down there~ that they might be too embarrassed or intimidated to ask, and they came through with lots of insightful questions! So, we reached out to Dr. Heather Jeffcoat, DPT, a licensed pelvic floor physical therapist and owner of Continue Reading
The coronavirus pandemic has been blamed for a rise in mental health conditions, weight gain, broken toes, skin picking and dental issues. But, according to physical therapists and urologists, it also may be responsible for problems in an often-overlooked part of our bodies: the pelvic floor... Continue Reading
More than 3,500 PTs, PTAs and students belong to the Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy. APTA sections are your link to the resources that you need to stay current in expertise areas and the best way to connect with others who share your interests... Continue Reading
This PT uses humor, her understanding of pain, and personal experience to treat PFD. Amanda Olson, PD, DPT, sustained a significant injury while on a camping trip in 2008 that left her unable to simply sit down for months. Continue Reading
Pain can come in many forms and affect any part of your body. That truly means any part of your bodyâeven some areas you might not want to discuss. But know that if you are having pain in your most manly regionsâparticularly during your most intimate momentsâyou are not alone. Good news: there is a Continue Reading
How do you manage physical therapy during the pandemic? Physical therapist and pelvic health specialist Dr. Carrie Pagliano talks about how she's helping clients. Continue Reading
