by Katelyn Peach | Aug 26, 2022 | DRA, endometriosis, pelvic floor dysfunction, pelvic organ prolapse, pelvic pain, pelvic physical therapy, Physical Therapy, Pregnancy, Scar
What is the core and how do you know if you’re using yours properly? When you think of the “core,” what exactly comes to mind? a 6 pack? Weakness? Crunches? Internal organs? The biggest confusion we see as Physical Therapists with “the core” and how to...
by Valerie Schwalbe | Jul 15, 2022 | endometriosis, pelvic floor dysfunction, pelvic pain, pelvic physical therapy, Physical Therapy
Pelvic Physical Therapy for Chronic Pain from a real patient’s perspective The Backstory I’ve likely had symptoms of a chronic pain disease since I was about 12 years old, but I was either unaware, unaffected, or unwilling to face it until I was 32. Like many...
by Katelyn Peach | Apr 15, 2022 | endometriosis, pelvic floor dysfunction, pelvic organ prolapse, pelvic pain, pelvic physical therapy, Physical Therapy
Everyone poops! So let’s talk about and how we can make sure it goes smoothly (literally). What should you know? Consistency Use the Bristol Stool Chart to assess the consistency of your stool. Ideally, it should be type 4: well hydrated, well-formed, and easy to...
by Valerie Schwalbe | Dec 3, 2021 | endometriosis, pelvic floor dysfunction, pelvic pain, pelvic physical therapy, Uncategorized
a Real patient shares her experiences and journey for help with endometriosis – and how pelvic Physical Therapy can help Below is a direct, unedited writing by one of our real patients. She gives an honest description of her experience, feelings, and what helped...
by Katelyn Peach | Sep 30, 2021 | DRA, pelvic floor dysfunction, pelvic organ prolapse, pelvic pain, pelvic physical therapy, Pregnancy, Scar, Uncategorized
I am back from my maternity leave! If you’ve ever wondered what a pelvic Physical Therapist does for their own care, I can tell you that at least for me, it is the same information I give to you! Here are some of the things I have found to be important for all...
by Valerie Schwalbe | Sep 24, 2021 | pelvic floor dysfunction, pelvic organ prolapse, pelvic physical therapy, Uncategorized
What is prolapse? one or more pelvic organs can press into the vaginal wall and create prolapse. If you’ve had babies or a hysterectomy, you may have heard of this Types of pelvic organ prolapse (POP): Bladder (cystocele) Uterine prolapseUrethra...
