Hello to all! So much has been happening since our last blog post including a logo change and a new office space... what can I say... we've been busy!
What I have found myself doing so much lately though is having the conversation with others in the community about pelvic health, what issues may be associated and why it is important to get help.
You see, so many people, especially women believe that incontinence (leaking urine or feces) for instance is something that happens to pregnant...
It’s the season of love- SEXY time!
Many will be getting their “swerve” on this Valetine’s day week (yeah to pregnant and post-partum clients) but for many Post-partum moms it’s not that easy. For many, they dread it!
First off for most women, sex is NOT at the forefront of their mind…their newborn is!
Secondly, most women are lacking sleep and if you ask them what they most want, I guarantee it would be this…sorry fellas
Up to 30% of women...
I hope that you will find the following information useful. As always, please feel free to contact me should you have any questions.
The American Urogynecologic Society
American Urological Association
Interstitial Cystitis Association
International Pelvic Pain Society
APTA Section on Women’s Health
– Pelvic PT Locator
While the level of trauma known with vaginal delivery is not the same as that with a cesarean, there is still a risk for trauma to the pelvic floor. According to research, planned cesareans are not protective of urinary incontinence as 40% still report it (MacArthur et al., 2011), nor pelvic organ prolapse (Glazener et al., 2013).
Not to mention, scar tissue which can adhere to and cause restrictions with the fascia of the abdominal muscles and those of the pelvic floor.
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