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For many women, the postpartum period brings challenges beyond the joy of welcoming a new baby. Issues such as perineal tears, episiotomy scars, and pelvic floor dysfunction are common but often overlooked. These conditions can lead to lasting discomfort, urinary incontinence, constipation, and even pain during intercourse. Thankfully, physical therapy can be a powerful tool…
Education on Prevention and Early Detection January marks Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, a time to reflect on the critical importance of prevention, early detection, and education surrounding this disease. At the heart of this campaign is the reminder that cervical cancer treatment has a high survival rate (91%) when detected early. This number drops to…
Physical therapy and nutrition are often seen as separate, but physical therapists know that they are deeply intertwined. To get the most out of PT, especially after an injury or surgery, successfully integrating both is crucial. During recovery from an injury or surgery, the body is working to heal itself. PT activities and exercises are…
What is the prostate? The prostate is a small gland within the pelvic cavity in men. It is responsible for producing the seminal fluid in semen. The prostate surrounds the urethra and sits just below the bladder. Dysfunction of the prostate is most commonly caused by: The Prostate and Aging As men age the prostate…
This month, we celebrate Bladder Awareness. We hope to highlight commonly asked questions about the bladder and explain why better bladder awareness can help improve overall health. A snippet on bladder function The bladder is essentially an organ that stores urine. Blood filters through the kidneys where impurities are removed. These are transported to the…