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Why do physical therapists do this? Pelvic floor muscles are unfortunately very misunderstood to those who do not work with them daily. These muscles fall into the category of being “out of site and out of mind” because they are considered taboo to discuss and also because they are not muscles we can directly see….
When is it safe to return to running after having a baby? While there is not a perfect prescription for exercise that applies to every mother during this period, there are a few things to consider before jumping back into your prior level of pre-pregnancy exercise. Wait at least 12 weeks New mothers are typically…
The term Kegel was coined in the late 1940’s by American gynecologist, Dr. Arnold Kegel. Kegeling or tightening of the pelvic muscles, refers to a nonspecific pelvic floor contraction. Kegels can be an excellent tool for strengthening. As Dr. Kegel noted, when he developed an alternative nonsurgical treatment to help prevent women from leaking urine. …
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…
Pediatric bowel dysfunctions consist of constipation and fecal incontinence (FI). Estimates of constipation in the general pediatric population range from 0.3 to 8%, with boys and girls equally affected. According to van den Berg et al, up to 30 percent of children suffer from constipation and account for approximately 3% to 5% of all visits…