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What You Can Do During Pregnancy While prenatal care often focuses on fetal development, an emerging emphasis in maternal health highlights the importance of preparing the pelvic floor—the group of muscles and connective tissues that support the uterus, bladder, and bowels. Increasingly, physical therapists specializing in pelvic health are becoming a key part of comprehensive…
Safe Exercises for a Strong Core Without Causing Leaks Leading a fit, active lifestyle should not come with unexpected surprises—for your pelvic floor or your pride. But the intersection of core strength and pelvic health is more nuanced than typical gym advice suggests. Recent studies reveal that between 30% and 40% of women experience athletic…
July 14th is International Non-Binary Day. All individuals, regardless of gender assigned at birth have a pelvic floor and may therefore subsequently experience pelvic health dysfunction. In a healthcare system still largely structured around binary definitions of sex and gender, non-binary individuals often face unique and under-discussed challenges—especially when it comes to pelvic health. Common…
Swimming is a full-body workout celebrated for its cardiovascular benefits and low-impact nature. Yet even the most dedicated swimmers can plateau in performance or struggle with technique inefficiencies rooted in muscular imbalances or limited flexibility. Physical therapy offers targeted stretches and strengthening exercises to enhance range of motion, power, and stroke efficiency—key ingredients for swimming…
When it comes to pelvic floor health, misinformation is everywhere. At Body Harmony Physical Therapy, we hear many of the same myths repeated by patients who are surprised to learn what the pelvic floor actually does—and how physical therapy can help. In this blog, we’ll break down some of the most common pelvic health myths…