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A Conservative Option Worth Understanding in Pelvic Health For patients managing pelvic organ prolapse—where the bladder, uterus, or rectum descends from its normal position—a vaginal pessary can be a valuable part of a conservative management plan. These medical-grade silicone devices are fitted internally to provide structural support to prolapsed organs and can also help reduce…
Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is more common than most people realize—and far more treatable than many assume. The condition occurs when the uterus, bladder, or rectum descends into or against the vaginal canal, often as a result of weakened pelvic floor muscles following childbirth, hormonal changes, or simply the passage of time. Symptoms can range…
Evidence-Based Care for Women’s Pelvic Health in NYC Pain, leakage, and core weakness are not inevitable — and Body Harmony’s specialized PT can help. May is National Women’s Health Month, and for us at our downtown Manhattan clinic, that means one thing: it’s time to have the conversations that too often get dismissed in a…
5 Fixable Causes of Urinary Leakage in Women For too long, women have been led to believe that urinary leakage (incontinence) is an inevitable consequence of childbirth or aging. This pervasive myth leads millions to suffer, despite the fact that incontinence affects an estimated 25 to 45% of women globally (Milsom et al., 2018). We…
Train Smarter, Not Harder! February 5th is National Girls & Women in Sports Day, a perfect time to celebrate the power of female athleticism—and understand how to train correctly! While participation is soaring, understanding the female body’s unique physiology is key to avoiding injury and maximizing performance. Women shouldn’t train exactly like men. Female hormones…