Dilators

Dilators

What are dilators? A dilator is a medical device that can have a number of uses including: a surgical instrument or medical implement used to induce dilation, that is, to expand an opening or passage such as the cervix, urethra, esophagus or vaginal introituses. Regarding pelvic floor physical therapy, dilators are usually used / designed…

Menstrual Cup

Menstrual Cup

Menstrual cups are trending, but have not always been mainstream, despite the fact that they have been around as early as the 1860s. Improvement in design and the use of soft silicone has contributed to recent popularity.  As a pelvic health therapist, I hear a lot of questions and concerns regarding the use of menstrual…

Dance Rehab

Dance Rehab

Anyone a dancer out there? No matter what type of dance you are interested in, this high-level activity can require unique positioning and high demands of the body. Most dancers will tell you that they are used to their bodies being injured and will fight through the pain for any performance they may have. What…

“Tell Every Amazing Lady”: September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month

“Tell Every Amazing Lady”: September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month

Ovarian cancer ranks fifth in cancer deaths among women, accounting for more deaths than any other cancer of the female reproductive system. A woman’s risk of getting ovarian cancer during her lifetime is about 1 in 78. The American Cancer Society estimates that, in 2020: The symptoms of ovarian cancer are often vague and subtle,…