Why Choose a Women’s Health Physical Therapist?
Did you know that no matter what treatment option you choose for your pelvic floor dysfunction, it is always recommended that you follow up that treatment with an exercise program…
How Can Swimming Benefit Me?
I thought I would write a bit about swimming because whether you are pregnant, just delivered, or well beyond those points in your life, swimming is a great exercise choice. …
Types of Medication to Help Treat Incontinence
There are many treatment options for incontinence. One of these treatment options may be medication prescribed by your physician. Let’s review the different classes of medication used for incontinence and…
Kegels: Past, Present, and the Mind-Body Connection
by guest blogger, Michelle Herbst, MPT, DPT What is a Kegel? Do women know how to do Kegels to make a positive impact on their overall health? Yes and No. …
What is the Best Abdominal Workout for Me?
We have discussed, in depth, how important the transversus abdominus (TA) is to a maximum pelvic floor contraction. These lower abdominal fibers that begin below our ribs and funnel down…
Give Your Tail Bone a Lift!
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…
“Stress” vs. “Urge” Incontinence
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…
Questions from You to Me: Holding Breath While Activating Abs
When I activate my Transversus Abdominus (TA), should it feel like I am holding my breath? You may feel like holding your breath, but don’t allow yourself to do so! Contracting…
Questions from You to Me: Proper Posture When Not Carrying a Baby
Can you remind me again about the posture I should hold when I am not carrying my little one?” If yours is a tendency to lock your knees and tuck…
Questions from You to Me: Hip Flexors
My hip flexors are tight. What is the best way to stretch them? To stretch your hip flexors, spend atleast 5 minutes per day lying on your stomach playing with your little…