Posture for Moms with their Babies
Directing women how to hold appropriate posture while caring for their new born is very difficult. I don’t like feeling hypocritical, so I must be honest with you – my…
Is Exercise the Fountain of Youth (Part II)
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,…
Is Exercise the Fountain of Youth? (Part I)
What happens to our bodies as we age? Can we stop or slow the effects of aging? Does menopause signal the beginning of a slippery slope? Well…let’s talk about it….
Getting Back into Daily Activities and Exercise
I just finished a morning run and I was thinking about how running has helped to strengthen my pelvic floor. These were thoughts I needed and wanted to share with…
Better Sex Too???
Well, I thought I would blog about this topic simply because women want to know! It is not the focus of our DVD, but it certainly is a positive side…
To Kegel or Not To Kegel…
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…
Is my leaking just a function of my weak bladder?
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…
Weighing your options and knowing your risks
When you begin to experience incontinence or prolapse symptoms, there are several treatment options to consider. These options range from non-invasive exercise programs aimed at strengthening the pelvic floor muscles…
Why I am here….
As we begin this blog, let me introduce myself. My name is Tasha Mulligan. I am a physical therapist, athletic trainer, triathlete, and mother of three. The topic of incontinence…