The Importance of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy in Gender-Affirming Care Pelvic health is a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of well-being, particularly for individuals undergoing gender-affirming care. As people begin to align their physical bodies with theirgender identity, they may face unique challenges and health concerns that can be addressed through specialized care. Pelvic health […]
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When we think about physical therapy, we often envision rehabilitation after an injury or surgery. However, one area that is gaining attention—and rightfully so—is male pelvic health physical therapy. This specialized field focuses on the pelvic region, addressing a variety of conditions that can affect men’s health, quality of life, and overall well-being. In this
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Flexibility is typically revered as a sign of agility, regular movement practice, and wellness. However, extensive flexibility, also known as hypermobility, can be a source of pain and instability for some individuals. Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, or EDS, is a common condition that is part of a larger group of hypermobility spectrum disorders. Types of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
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Ready to break free from the daily hustle and discover a holistic approach to well-being? Look no further than Kundalini Yoga – where dynamic movements, intentional breathwork, and meditation converge to create a personalized prescription for harmony between your mind, body, and spirit. Now, let’s pull back the curtain on what goes down in a
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YOGA FOR HEALTHY AGING January 29, 2024 Dr. Jaclyn Plante, PT DPT OCS RYT When it comes to starting or reconnecting to a lifestyle and movement practice, we want to be sure there is benefit. We want our valuable time, energy, and financial investment to have a recognizable positive outcome. Yoga is a mind-body
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by Dr. Alyssa Dawson, PT DPT, pelvic health specialist As a pelvic floor physical therapist, talking all about bladder habits, sexual activity, and bowel regularity is quite literally, my job. We all poop… yet how much do we really know about what is normal and when we should seek help? In this post, we are
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How to Keep Your Feet Happy in Sandals It’s the time of the year that we change our wardrobe and footwear to match the warmer temperatures, and with that naturally comes changes to your feet. Many of us swap out sneakers or boots for sandals, often in favor of the easy on- easy off kind.
How Yoga Can Improve Posture + Body Awareness My Mom would repeatedly tell me to “stand up tall” or “sit up straight” growing up. Thinking she was being paranoid and overprotective, while also not understanding the significant role that my posture was playing in my own well-being, I chose to disregard her. I wish I
Dr. Amy E Smith uses functional dry needling with intramuscular e-stim to improve shoulder mobility and decrease pain Information to help you understand what it is, how its used, and if it might be right for you! By now you’ve probably heard a ton about Dry Needling, but are wondering what exactly it is, how
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Keep Your Pelvic Floor Happy & Healthy Not Just Kegels! A healthy pelvic floor goes far beyond doing your kegels each day. In fact, most clients experiencing pelvic floor symptoms don’t need to do kegels to get better. Often, an increase in tension and difficulty relaxing and lengthening your pelvic floor muscles is the problem.
