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Welcome, Katelyn Peach, Doctor of Physical Therapy!
Well Being Pelvic Physical Therapy is proud to have Doctor Peach join our team! We are happy to be growing, but as we do, we need more options to get the care you need in a timely manner. With our exceptionally high standards, we took extra time to get just the right...
3. Posture and the Pelvic Floor
Foot to Floor Series 3 of 5: How posture can cause pelvic floor dysfunction (and vice versa)! This is the 3rd of a 3 part series on how the foot and leg can cause and/or affect pelvic floor conditions. #1 covered leg alignment and foot arch. #2 touched on toe and...
Scar tightness or pain? What you can do, and how Physical Therapy can help!
Raise your hand if you have a scar somewhere on your body! Did you know that more than 85% of women who have a vaginal delivery will suffer from perineal tearing?1 And in 2018, 31.9% of the deliveries in the US were Cesarean2....
Pelvic Floor Training devices – Helpful or Harmful?
Ask a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist about pelvic floor muscle training devices such as: Kegel weights, jade eggs, biofeedback tools and more... As a pelvic health Physical Therapist, I frequently get asked about the use of these pelvic floor strengthening products...
5. The brain’s connection to pelvic floor and foot dysfunction
A connection exists in the brain between the foot and the pelvic floor. We need to be aware of this for complete treatment of pelvic floor dysfunction. There are endless resources on the complex topic of neuroscience and the brain- body interaction. This is an...
4. Fascia and pelvic floor dysfunction
Part 4 of the 5-part Foot to Floor Series addressing how the feet and legs are related to the pelvic floor and potential causes of dysfunction. Fascia is more complex than any one blog post can describe, so here is a basic overview of how one of many chains can affect...
Happy 1st Anniversary to Well Being Pelvic Physical Therapy!
Thank you! For this post, I wanted to reach out on a personal level and share what this past year has meant to me. Before... During.... Night before opening: No desk, no internet, washer not hooked up...ha ha, good times To each of you with whom we have shared this...
2. Toe and foot mobility and the pelvic floor
5 ways the foot and leg could be causing pelvic floor issues (and vice versa) Part 2 of the "Foot to Floor" series: toe extension with weight in 2nd toeexample of bunion alignment The last post focused on alignment of the knee and arch of foot. Here, we touch on the...
Foot to Floor
5 ways foot pain can cause pelvic floor dysfunction (and vice versa)! How is your toe mobility? Many people have pelvic floor issues including pain, incontinence, prolapse, and others, AND have foot problems, such as plantar fasciitis, bunion, pain, or stiffness. If...
Relaxation techniques: What works for chronic muscle tension?
Raising skin temperature with relaxation techniques Warming relaxation technique Meditation techniques such as a "warming technique" can be used to promote relaxation of muscle tension. It is possible to raise your skin temperature by practicing mindful, intentional...
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