Sexual Health Awareness Month

Sexual Health Awareness Month

Prioritize Pelvic Wellness for Better Intimacy September marks Sexual Health Awareness Month. World Sexual Health Day is Sept 4th, which makes this a great opportunity to spotlight an often-overlooked aspect of well-being: pelvic health. One of the functions of the pelvic floor is sexual wellness. The pelvic floor muscles are a group of muscles and…

Ultrasound’s Expanding Role in Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation

Ultrasound’s Expanding Role in Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation

In the evolving field of physical rehabilitation, ultrasound imaging has found a new and powerful role. No longer reserved solely for diagnostics or prenatal care, this non-invasive technology is now being used to guide treatment in musculoskeletal and pelvic floor dysfunction. Termed Rehabilitative Ultrasound Imaging (RUSI), it is transforming how physical therapists assess and treat…

Unseen Aftermath

Unseen Aftermath

How C-Section Scar Tissue May Affect Pelvic Health and Menstrual Cycles Cesarean deliveries have become increasingly common, with nearly one in three births in the United States delivered surgically. While a C-section can be life-saving, the healing process leaves behind more than just a visible scar—it can create internal adhesions that affect the delicate balance…

Reframing Arthritis: The Underrated Role of Strength in Joint Health

Reframing Arthritis: The Underrated Role of Strength in Joint Health

Arthritis, often seen as an inevitable byproduct of aging, affects over 58 million Americans and remains a leading cause of disability. But emerging science—and a shift in clinical perspective—suggests that movement, not rest, is one of the most powerful tools in managing this chronic condition. During Arthritis Awareness Month, experts are emphasizing an approach that…

Pelvic Pain: An Overlooked Intersection of Systems

Pelvic Pain: An Overlooked Intersection of Systems

May is Pelvic Pain Awareness Month Each May, Pelvic Pain Awareness Month highlights a chronic condition that affects millions, yet remains stubbornly under-diagnosed and misunderstood. Often relegated to the margins of medical discourse, pelvic pain disproportionately affects women and marginalized populations—disrupting daily life with physical discomfort, emotional distress, and systemic dismissal. Most Prevalent Pelvic Health…