Bladder HealthPatient EducationUrinary IncontinenceTips for Improving Urge Urinary Incontinence11 Jun 20230Urinary urgency happens when the bladder squeezes when it is not supposed to. This can cause urine leakage or urge…
Bowel FunctionPatient EducationProper Toileting Posture11 Jun 20230When having a bowel movement, it is helpful to position yourself on the toilet so that poop can leave easily.…
Bowel FunctionPatient EducationRectal Pain11 Jun 20230Pain in the anus or rectum is often called rectal pain. There are different types of rectal pain. Functional rectal…
Bowel FunctionPatient EducationGeneral Bowel Health11 Jun 20230The goal is to have a bowel movement in a regular pattern. This will vary for everyone. It is normal…
Patient EducationPregnancyHow to Put on Your Pelvic Girdle Support Belt11 Jun 20230INSTRUCTIONS Locate the middle seam of your belt. Place the middle seam in line with the lowest part of your…
Patient Education9 Questions to Ask Your Physical Therapist11 Jun 20230Choosing to participate in physical therapy, or specialized (pelvic, obstetric, lymphedema) physical therapy, can seem like a daunting experience. Discussing…
Patient Education5 Reasons Why You Should Refer All Pregnant Clients to a Pelvic Health Physical Therapist11 Jun 20230#1 Address Injuries & Postpartum Complications Approximately ⅓ of vaginal births result in some form of injury to the levator…
Patient Education5 Reasons You Should Refer Postpartum Runners to Physical Therapy11 Jun 20230#1 The Role of Pelvic Floor Muscles The pelvic floor muscles (PFM) play an important role in running – they…
Male Pelvic HealthPatient EducationPart 3 – Prostatectomy: Rehabilitation Assessment and Treatment Considerations11 Jun 20230Part 2 – Rehabilitation Assessment and Treatment Considerations Recovery from a radical prostatectomy is a considerable challenge for many men.…
Male Pelvic HealthPatient EducationPart 2 – Prostatectomy: Approaches, Side Effects and Impact on Function11 Jun 20230Part 2 – What Happens When I Have Prostate Surgery? As with other pelvic surgeries such as hernia repairs or…