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QUESTION: I WAS RECENTLY DIAGNOSED WITH A PELVIC ORGAN PROLAPSE AND AM SCARED TO DO ANYTHING THAT WILL WORSEN IT. I USED TO BE A
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QUESTION: I WAS RECENTLY DIAGNOSED WITH A PELVIC ORGAN PROLAPSE AND AM SCARED TO DO ANYTHING THAT WILL WORSEN IT. I USED TO BE A
The pelvic floor is made up of a series of muscles that act as a “sling” and support different organs in the body. Keeping those
Wondering what a prolapsed bladder feels like and curious if you have one? Maybe you’ve started feeling a heaviness in your pelvic floor region. Or,
WHY PHYSICAL THERAPY SHOULD BE THE FIRST THING YOU TRY WHEN TREATING INCONTINENCE October is National Physical Therapy Month, and in honor of that, we
Learn how a pelvic floor physical therapist can help make you more aware of your body, strengthen your pelvic floor, and help you stop those bladder leaks for good.
NAFC’s Pelvic Floor Health Center is a fantastic resource for learning to keep the pelvic floor healthy and strong. Access education, tips, tools, videos, downloadable workout sheets, and a 6-week guided program to keep your pelvic floor in shape!
Diastasis recti happens when your growing baby stretches the muscles of the abdomen, causing them to separate. Learn more about this problem and how to fix it in this post.
Read this woman’s story, and how she’s urging women to speak up about pelvic floor issues.
Kegel exercise devices are increasing in popularity as more women and healthcare professionals are having open conversations about bladder leaks and the importance of pelvic floor health. Learn about some of your options here.
Often, the right exercises, such as kegels, can help alleviate symptoms of urinary incontinence – no pills or surgery needed. Learn more about kegels, and how they can stop bladder leaks, here.
What Is SUI? Stress Urinary Incontinence is a condition that happens when physical activity creates pressure on the bladder, causing you to leak urine.
Many women live with pelvic organ prolapse, which is caused by a weakening of the pelvic floor. Learn more about POP and what you can do to treat it here.
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