by guest blogger, Michelle Herbst, MPT, DPT In my last blog, Schooling Up On Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, the characteristics of a healthy pelvic floor were presented: “…a healthy pelvic floor…
Did you know that if you don’t extend your tail bone, your pelvic floor will never fire with optimal strength? A tucked under tail bone takes our pelvic floor, which…
The symptoms of incontinence can vary from person to person. Some may experience minor leaking every once in awhile, while others may experience complete loss of bladder control daily. There…
I recently read through two different sites with the bloggers writing about how Kegels are worthless. If I could delete these entries just as quick as I read them, I…
It is important to develop a strategy to help you manage your incontinence. This may include special clothing or the use of devices that will allow you to continue with…
I want to share a couple of tips that many of my patients have found helpful in their journey through pelvic floor rehabilitation and return to activity: triathalon shorts and…
Since January is the month for resolutions, let’s resolve to take back control of our continence. What will it take? As with all resolutions – it will take commitment and…
So, is exercise the fountain of youth??? It may be the closest thing we have to it. Lots of things change throughout our lives including our cars, jobs, and houses,…
The Kegel exercise is the cornerstone of pelvic floor (PF) rehabilitation for incontinence and prolapse. Some have called Kegels a worthless activity or a waste of time. Nothing could be…
The answer to this question is a resounding “NO!” The bladder is made up of smooth muscle, over which we don’t have voluntary control. Muscles that we can voluntarily contract…