Dyspareunia is a medical term for painful sexual intercourse. It is characterized by persistent or recurrent pelvic pain that occurs before, during, or after intercourse. This condition affects both men and women, and can significantly impact your quality of life, relationships, and emotional well-being. Pain associated with dyspareunia can include sharp, burning, throbbing, or cramping sensations in the genital or pelvic region.
Read MOREPelvic organ prolapse (POP) happens when your bladder, uterus, or rectum drops down into the vagina. This is caused by laxity of connective tissue. Sometimes, weak pelvic floor muscles and/or poor pressure management can be related factors. POP is particularly common after pregnancy and childbirth. While lots of women have it, not all experience symptoms. A pelvic floor physical therapist can help determine if you have POP and what to do about it.
Read MOREFor many new moms, the desire to return to your pre-pregnancy fitness levels, including running, can be strong. However, resuming a running routine postpartum requires careful consideration of various factors to ensure safety and decrease risk for injury. Historically, there haven't been very many guidelines to help new moms navigate returning to running/exercise postpartum...
Read MOREAs an occupational therapist who specializes in pelvic health, I am accustomed to being asked the question, “What's the difference between OT and PT?” The answer varies by practice area, whether it’s in pediatrics, home care, acute care, orthopedics or hand therapy, for example. The reality is that occupational therapists and physical therapists are more similar than they are different, because they both have one primary goal in mind: to improve your quality of life.
Read MOREYou may have heard that breathing is good for the pelvic floor, or you may have received breathing exercises from a PT before. But why? Here I will dive into how the pelvic floor and breathing are intimately connected and why it’s important in your pelvic floor care.
Read MOREThe human body is an intricate web of connections between seemingly unrelated parts that often reveal fascinating insights into our overall health and well-being. One such intriguing link exists between your pelvic floor and your foot mechanics. Although the feet are not directly connected to the pelvic floor, they are closely connected via bone and ligamentous structures...
Read MOREMany people do not even know that pelvic floor physical therapy is an option for children. Here, I will highlight some reasons why kiddos are in pelvic floor PT and how it can help. At Activcore, a few common diagnoses that we see for pediatric pelvic floor physical therapy are enuresis (bedwetting), encopresis (fecal incontinence), urinary incontinence, and constipation.
Read MORESo you had your baby, congratulations! As a pelvic health physical therapist, I often get the question, “If I had a c-section, do I still need pelvic floor physical therapy?”. The answer is that pelvic PT is not just for those who birthed vaginally, it's also hugely beneficial for those who underwent a c-section. No matter how you gave birth, pregnancy affects the pelvic floor muscles.
Read MOREMedications can be a vital part of constipation management in children. There are several different kinds of medications including stool softeners, osmotic laxatives, stimulant laxatives, and options such as suppositories and enemas. Miralax, an osmotic laxative, is one of the most common and discussed options. While these medication methods can be very beneficial with constipation management, they can also be intimidating to use with children.
Read MOREWhen it comes to your bladder, have you ever wondered, is this normal? Most of us have asked ourselves that at some point in our lives, especially after having a baby, surgery, or any injury. As a pelvic floor physical therapist, I've been asked that question countless times. So here's a breakdown of urinary habits and functioning: what is normal, what is not, and what we can do about it.
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