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In last month’s blog introducing telehealth physical therapy, we presented the benefits and drawbacks of going virtual for your rehab needs. This month, we want to highlight how virtual pelvic PT can be a valuable resource for new mothers during their postpartum journey. Life continues to march on during this pandemic. Babies continue to be…
With health in sharp focus as a result of the pandemic, now may be a good time to look at the team of experts you have in place and see if there are any improvements you could make. You probably have a family doctor, dentist, and optometrist. Maybe you have some specialist physicians, a trainer,…
The pelvic floor is comprised of a group of muscles that form a sling from the pubic bone to the tailbone. These muscles control bowel, bladder, and sexual function, so if there is any muscle weakness or tightness, there can be issues with control of any of those areas. According to the National Association for…
According to the National Institutes of Health, chronic pelvic pain and chronic prostatitis may account for 2% to 16% of urological issues worldwide. It’s the most common urologic disease in men younger than 50 years old. What is Hard Flaccid Syndrome? Hard flaccid syndrome is a type of chronic pelvic pain syndrome which may occur…
Safe Postpartum Exercise New mothers are typically cleared to return to exercise during their 6-12 week postpartum check up and are advised to return gradually to exercise (ACOG 4). This is not a green light to jump back into your previous routine full steam ahead. Recovery from childbirth takes time, whether it was vaginal delivery…