Patient Education

Discover one of the most private challenges that your orthopedic patients are afraid to disclose and what you can do to help. Continue Reading

We need your support to help more people more easily learn about pelvic and abdominal health physical therapy and its benefits. Your story could inspire someone to seek help, educate themselves about their options, and begin their path to recovery and strength. Continue Reading

Pelvic health physical therapy offers a wide range of benefits for individuals of all ages and genders dealing with various pelvic floor disorders. This physical therapy specialty focuses on strengthening and rehabilitating the pelvic floor muscles, which can lead to improved bladder and bowel contr Continue Reading

Discover the untold struggles of postpartum life as we break the silence on urinary incontinence, and learn how pelvic physical therapy can help new moms reclaim their confidence and quality of life. Continue Reading

In a recent NBC News Story, the author highlighted Brittany Mahomes, wife of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes who brought attention to a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of women's health: pelvic floor care. Continue Reading

Have you ever heard of a headache in the pelvis? Better known as chronic pelvic pain (CPP), this can be a debilitating condition that affects nearly a quarter of women in their lifetime. Continue Reading

This webinar provides a brief introduction to lipedema, basic pathophysiology, differential diagnosis, current treatment tools, interventions and define research futures, needs and gaps. This webinar is specifically designed for the provider who wants to expand their knowledge, differential diagnost Continue Reading

What do Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants do? What types of conditions do pelvic health physical therapists treat? Where do pelvic health physical therapists practice? Continue Reading

Vaginal dryness is a common symptom typically resulting from reduced estrogen levels. It can occur during postpartum with breastfeeding, during perimenopause, and after menopause - whether natural or induced from surgery, chemotherapy, and/or radiation.  Continue Reading

The pelvic brace is an isolated tightening of the abdominal muscle called the Transverse Abdominus (TrA). The TrA is a deep muscle in the lower belly. It is important because it stabilizes and supports your body’s trunk, or “core”.  Continue Reading

When having a bowel movement, it is helpful to position yourself on the toilet so that poop can leave easily. Typically, sitting using a footstool (a supported or seated squat position) is best, but it varies for different people. Continue Reading

Pain in the anus or rectum is often called rectal pain. There are different types of rectal pain. Functional rectal pain syndromes are caused by spasms of the muscle around the rectum. This muscle is called the levator ani muscle. Continue Reading