5 Common Myths About Pelvic Floor Health – Debunked

5 Common Myths About Pelvic Floor Health – Debunked

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When it comes to pelvic floor health, misinformation is everywhere. At Body Harmony Physical Therapy, we hear many of the same myths repeated by patients who are surprised to learn what the pelvic floor actually does—and how physical therapy can help. In this blog, we’ll break down some of the most common pelvic health myths…

Low Pressure Fitness for Bladder Conditions

Low Pressure Fitness for Bladder Conditions

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Low pressure fitness, or hypopressive, training is an exercise method that includes postural movements and a specialized breathing technique. It was developed in the 1980’s in Europe initially to help treat pelvic organ prolapse and urinary incontinence. Since then, this exercise technique has jumped in popularity and uses. Similar to yoga and Pilates, in that…

Stress Urinary Incontinence and the Pressure System

Stress Urinary Incontinence and the Pressure System

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Some may argue that the occasional leakage of drops of urine during moments of coughing, sneezing, laughing, jumping, or running is a natural consequence of childbirth or menopause. This common occurrence is known as stress urinary incontinence (SUI), where urine is involuntarily lost during activities that momentarily increase intra-abdominal pressure (IAP). While SUI affects a…