January is Cervical Awareness Month

January is Cervical Awareness Month

At Body Harmony Physical Therapy, we specialize in pelvic health and orthopedic conditions. This month we are highlighting Cervical Cancer. Later this month we will publish blogs related to premature ejaculation in men and tips for male pelvic health. Cervical cancer remains a significant health concern, with around 14,000 new cases diagnosed annually in the…

Low Pressure Fitness for Bladder Conditions

Low Pressure Fitness for Bladder Conditions

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

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…

The Unending Indignities of ‘Vaginal Atrophy’

The Unending Indignities of ‘Vaginal Atrophy’

We wanted to share this great article from the NYTimes on menopause. At our practice we see many patients that are experiencing pelvic health issues related to menopause. We wanted to share this great article from the NYTimes on menopause. Reprinted from the NYTimes. By Rachel E. GrossPublished Aug. 22, 2023 The Unending Indignities of ‘Vaginal Atrophy’Besides…

Types of Pelvic Cancers

Types of Pelvic Cancers

Gynecologic cancers account for 12.5% of all new female cancer diagnoses, and include uterine cancer, cervical cancer, ovarian cancer and less commonly cancer of the vulva or vagina. These cancers can be accompanied by varying symptoms of pelvic pain, urinary dysfunction, bowel dysfunction and sexual dysfunction.  Medical management for these can include chemotherapy, radiation therapy,…