June Shines a Light on Pelvic Organ Prolapse

June Shines a Light on Pelvic Organ Prolapse

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June is Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) Awareness Month, a time to highlight a condition that affects nearly 50% of women, yet remains widely misunderstood—and often unspoken. Though not life-threatening, pelvic organ prolapse won’t resolve on its own and can seriously affect quality of life if left untreated. What happens in Pelvic Organ Prolapse? Pelvic organ…

The Pelvic Floor During Perimenopause and Menopause

The Pelvic Floor During Perimenopause and Menopause

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As women approach perimenopause and menopause, they experience a wide range of physical and hormonal changes. Among the most significant, yet often overlooked, is the impact these life stages have on the pelvic floor. The pelvic floor, a network of muscles that support the bladder, uterus, and rectum, undergoes gradual shifts that can affect a…

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…

Pelvic Floor Dysfunction in Athletes

Pelvic Floor Dysfunction in Athletes

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The impact of pelvic floor dysfunction has become much more apparent in the women’s health world. This is something that most pelvic floor therapists have been waiting for, but there are many populations that are rarely discussed – including pelvic pain within athletes. Athletes are a group particularly susceptible to pelvic floor pain and injuries….