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We all do it; and while it may not be some people’s favorite talking topic, poop can tell us a lot about your health. It can come in many different shapes, sizes, colors and smells; but what exactly indicates a healthy (or unhealthy) poop? What is healthy poop? If you have concerns about your bowel…
A balloon inside of a rectum may sound intimidating, but this is an effective evidence based testing and treatment option for bowel conditions like constipation, fecal incontinence, fecal urgency, fecal smearing, among other things. This technique has been proven to be very helpful for improving bowel function. What is rectal balloon training? Rectal balloon training…
Nobody is going to be surprised to hear that Physical Therapists work with muscles. But we bet a lot of people would be surprised to learn that the muscles inside your pelvis are included. While the pelvic muscles don’t get as much attention as the biceps or hamstrings, they can still cause problems that need…
Fiber. We’ve all heard about it and probably know that it should be incorporated into our diet; but what exactly is fiber? Why is it so important to gut health and how can we make sure we are getting enough of it? Let’s break it down. What is Fiber? Fiber is any type of carbohydrate…
What can physical therapists do to help people living with Long COVID? Early in the pandemic, therapists started seeing people with what would later be known as Long COVID. What is Long COVID? Long COVID is generally defined as ongoing signs or symptoms lasting 12 weeks or more after a COVID-19 infection. What is it…