Lymphedema Post Breast Cancer Treatment

Lymphedema Post Breast Cancer Treatment

Chances are every single one of us knows someone who has been diagnosed with cancer. Treatments can be difficult; both mentally and physically challenging. The journey continues after medical treatment finishes as survivors begin to reclaim their life.  A breast cancer survivor often means you have experienced surgery, radiation and/or chemotherapy. Any of these individually…

Is it a urinary tract infection or pelvic floor dysfunction?

Is it a urinary tract infection or pelvic floor dysfunction?

If you’ve ever had a urinary tract infection (UTI) then you may be familiar with some of the not-so-great symptoms associated with it. These can include; burning with urination, increased urinary frequency and lower abdominal or pelvic pain. BUT did you know pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) can include almost all of the same symptoms as…

Pelvic Health and Gender Identity Expression

Pelvic Health and Gender Identity Expression

June is Pride Month! Individuals have been using various practices for decades to express gender identity. It’s only in recent decades that gender affirming surgery is a possibility. The pelvis is intricately involved with gender affirming surgery which was discussed in a past blog. Pelvic health physical therapists are critical before and after these surgeries,…