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Discover insights from Academy members Karen Brandon, PT, MPT, DSc, and Melissa McElroy, PT, DPT in this U.S. News article on how to strengthen pelvic floor muscles. Learn valuable exercises and expert tips for improving pelvic health. Continue Reading
Despite estimates that upwards of 1 in 3 women have pelvic floor disorder, experts say a broken system that makes care costly and hard to find. Continue Reading
A tight pelvic floor can cause pain during intercourse, difficulty urinating, constipation, and lower back pain, often due to stress or prolonged sitting. Pelvic floor PTs can help diagnose and treat these issues with targeted exercises and relaxation techniques, improving overall health. Continue Reading
“Anyone with a pelvis could benefit from pelvic floor physical therapy,” says Heather Jeffcoat, DPT, a pelvic floor therapist in Los Angeles and the president of the Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy. Still, certain people should seek pelvic floor therapy sooner rather than later. Here are t Continue Reading
Unless we’ve previously dealt with incontinence or pelvic pain, most of us ignore our pelvic floor muscles until we get pregnant. So we might not be quite sure of the difference between contracting and bulging, or how to get these muscles to relax. Continue Reading
Huff Post asked gynecologists, urologists and pelvic floor therapists to delve into the common reasons you have to pee more frequently as you get older. Featuring Academy member, Sara Reardon. Continue Reading
After giving birth, some new parents think they'll bounce back to regular activity quickly—but that's usually not the case. Many postpartum people experience issues related to the pelvis, ranging from pain to urinary incontinence, and they sometimes need help addressing them... Continue Reading
Overall, pelvic floor physical therapy “continues to be underutilized by medical providers,” reports Heather Jeffcoat, president of the Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy... Continue Reading
Clitorodynia, or pain in the clitoris, is technically a symptom, not a disorder. But it is one of the most common reasons patients seek help from her practice, said Heather Jeffcoat, D.P.T., president of the Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy... Continue Reading
Friday morning, Dr. Brooke Kalisiak of Legacy Physical Therapy joined Mary in studio to share tips for moms! Continue Reading
“Sex pillows come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and densities,” explains Heather Jeffcoat, D.P.T., a pelvic floor physical therapist, the owner of Fusion Wellness & Physical Therapy, and the president of the Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy. While they’re generally safe for most people to Continue Reading
The bipartisan legislation would support education on pelvic health and physical therapy for postpartum individuals. APTA and APTA Pelvic Health never let up on advocacy, and now that persistence is paying off: The combined efforts have paved the way for the return of a bipartisan bill in the U.S. Continue Reading
