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TRICARE, one of the nation’s largest insurers wants their members to get physical therapy for back pain. They think that treating back pain with PT is so important that they’re willing to waive the cost to their members. That’s a huge deal. When’s the last time you remember an insurance company covering the entire cost…
Did you know that there are certifications for physical therapists that are dedicated specifically to treat those who are part of the performing arts community? Most people think that performers have the “perfect” bodies. While this may be true in some cases (especially aesthetically), any athlete and performer will always have something to work on….
For many women, menopause may be accompanied by a number of physical changes or symptoms. A decline in circulating estrogen, combined with the ageing process, puts women at risk of pelvic floor dysfunction. Pelvic health related perimenopause and post-menopause symptoms involve bowel, bladder, and sexual function. Anatomy of aging The pelvic floor is a muscular…
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder common among women of reproductive age. Women with PCOS may have infrequent or prolonged menstrual periods or excess male hormone (androgen levels). Also, the ovaries may develop numerous small collections of fluid (follicles). Unfortunately, the exact cause of PCOS is unknown but early diagnosis of treatment may…
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…