Internal pelvic floor therapy is a specific assessment and treatment of internal pelvic floor musculature during pelvic floor rehabilitation. The purpose of an internal assessment is to determine whether muscles of the pelvic floor may be tight or irritated, causing trigger points and contributing to pain felt internally and externally. Sometimes pain from these muscles…
When most people think of working their core, they think of their abs and doing crunches. In reality, our core is much more complex than just our abs. The purpose of the core is to help stabilize the spine and thus the body while we perform any variety of movements throughout the day, such as…
Gender Affirming Surgery (GAS) Physical therapy is recommended before surgery (if possible) and after all top and bottom surgeries. Many surgical procedures require physical therapy to help patients regain full function and maximize recovery and are considered health care standards of care. You should expect to receive support after gender-affirming surgical procedures in the form…
What Can Physical Therapy Do for You? Experiencing aches and pains from a new or old injury, car accident, surgery, or falling is not unusual. Greater than one-half of all Americans have been suffering from pain for years. Fact: physical therapists not only treat your pain but also treat the source of the pain. At…
Overview Approximately 31 million people in the USA suffer with chronic low back pain making it a widespread problem. Sometimes the pain is due to dysfunction of the sacroiliac joint. There is difficulty in correctly diagnosing SIJD because lower back pain can also be caused by injuries and degenerative conditions. One of the causes of…
The pelvis has sheet-like muscles stretching from the tailbone to the pubic bone, back to front. Much like a hammock supports the body, these muscles support the pelvic organs. The purpose of the pelvic muscles is to keep your organs in place, such as the bowel and bladder.
As we work to make our bodies stronger with therapy, sleep is a component that significantly impacts our health as an important complement to therapy. The cells of our bodies increase their work to repair themselves, which is key for recovering from an injury or illness. Sleep is also critical for our brains, when our…
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Vertigo is the feeling that the room is spinning when you are standing still. It is quite common; in fact, around 30% of people experience it at least once in their lifetime. This condition can affect anyone but is more common in older individuals, especially women. Vertigo is a sense of moving, spinning, or swaying…
What is the importance of proper lifting techniques? Lifting is a great way to stay active, build your strength, and stay toned. More and more women especially are adding weights into their fitness routine. However, doing so with the improper technique will likely leave you with back injuries pain or other injuries. Some common injuries…