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Reclaiming Function Post-Treatment March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, shining a necessary light on a cancer that is the third most commonly diagnosed in the US, with an estimated 152,810 new cases in 2024 (ACS, 2024). While the focus is rightly on life-saving treatments like surgery (such as Lower Anterior Resection, or LAR) and radiation,…
Chronic constipation is often dismissed as a minor inconvenience, yet for many, it significantly disrupts daily life. Emerging evidence highlights pelvic floor physical therapy as an effective, non-invasive treatment—especially when constipation stems from dysfunctional pelvic muscles. A Deeper Dive into the Science The effectiveness of pelvic floor physical therapy in treating chronic constipation largely hinges…
What is Accidental Bowel Leakage? Accidental Bowel Leakage (ABL) — the unintentional loss of stool or gas — is a distressing but surprisingly common condition that affects nearly 6% of younger women and up to 15% of older women in the U.S. It is a form of pelvic floor dysfunction which leads to incontinence or…
When Your Gut Dictates Your Day For the millions of Americans living with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), the most ordinary parts of life — a morning commute, lunch with friends, or a work meeting — can become sources of anxiety and discomfort. IBS, a chronic gastrointestinal disorder characterized by symptoms like abdominal pain, bloating, and…
Which is Which? Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are both forms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that affect millions of people worldwide. Despite their prevalence, these chronic conditions often go unnoticed or misunderstood. Raising awareness is crucial for both improving patient outcomes and fostering a more supportive community. Whether you have been diagnosed with an…