The Who, What, and Why of Manual Therapy for the Pelvic Basket

by guest blogger, Michelle Herbst, MPT, DPT
The pelvic basket is an intricate weaving of muscles, tendons, and ligaments that support our pelvic and abdominal organs and  assists in bowel and bladder control.  As discussed in Tasha’s blog post, The Positive Side Effects of Pelvic Floor Muscle Weakness, “the pelvic basket incorporates the front, back, sides, [...]

On 03.19.12 , In Incontinence and Exercising, Menopausal and Peri-Menopausal Women, Posture, Prolapse and Exercising , by
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Questions from You to Me: Frequency of Exercises and Standing Kegels

I had my first baby 9 months ago and was diagnosed with a Grade 2 Cycstocele and Rectocele.  How many times per week should I be performing each workout? Should I do all in one session or just one per day?  Also, I have a tough time feeling the kegel when I am standing – [...]

On 03.18.12 , In FAQs, Pregnant and Post-Partum, Prolapse and Exercising , by
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The Positive Side Effect of Pelvic Floor Weakness

The positive when facing any challenge can be what you learn along the way.  So what can you learn through the process of regaining control of your pelvic floor?  To begin, you immediately learn about the root of your body.  The pelvis and lower spine form the base of your skeletal system upon which all [...]

On 03.11.12 , In Anatomy, Athletes and Triathletes, Incontinence and Exercising, Posture, Prolapse and Exercising , by
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