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4 Intimate Things New Moms are Too Embarrassed to Talk About

12/8/2019

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4 Intimate Things New Moms are Too Embarrassed to Talk About
The changes new moms experience in their bodies are numerous. Some of them can be surprising and potentially embarrassing to talk about.

However, here at Legacy, we aren’t embarrassed to talk about these topics, because this information that needs to get out there for women so that they no they are not alone and that there is help.  Read on to learn about 4 Intimate Things New Moms are Too Embarrassed to Talk About...

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Fecal Incontinence: A Taboo Topic

12/1/2019

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Fecal Incontinence: A Taboo Topic
​Fecal incontinence is perhaps the most stigmatized post-reproductive disorder.

It is reported in some form by 20 to 59% of women who give birth - though sometimes not arising until many years after childbirth. Roughly 40,000 women a year will eventually suffer fecal incontinence, but only a fraction of them will ever acknowledge the problem to a physician.

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3 Tips to Help With Pregnancy Low Back Pain

11/17/2019

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3 Tips for Pregnancy Low Back Pain
Low back pain is one of the most common complaints during pregnancy. Anywhere from 20% up to 72% report low back and or pelvic girdle pain during their pregnancy.  Pregnancy low back pain is  common, but is not normal. 

​Of the women who report low back pain during their pregnancy, 30% to 50% report pain severe enough to affect their job duties or they refrain from social interactions because of their pain. There are things that you can do to help...

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5 Signs Your Bladder is Ruling Your Life

11/10/2019

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5 Signs your bladder is ruling your life
Is your bladder running your life? Or are you in charge? 

We hear women commonly say they feel their bladder is in charge. Yet it doesn’t have to be. Today we want to share some of the common signs that your bladder is taking over when it shouldn’t be. ​

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Is Core Weakness Affecting Your Workout Goals?

11/3/2019

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Is core weakness keeping you from getting the most effectiveness out of your workouts? Or is a weak core not allowing you to achieve your fitness goals? If you haven’t considered your core affecting the outcomes of your workouts, then now is the time.

The things we hear commonly with our clients that they can’t lose the pregnancy weight or they can’t get rid of the mummy tummy. So why is that?


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Core Exercises for your Car

10/30/2019

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Core Exercises for Car
Today we are going to talk about a simple way you can fit more exercise and activity into your busy day. Since a lot of our time each day is spent in the car, we are going to focus on four exercises that you can do from the comfort of your own car to help with your core fitness.

First, you might want you rethink what you define as exercise.

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5 Myths about Pregnancy and Exercise

5/26/2019

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We are going to debunk 5 common myths about pregnancy and exercise. Before we get into the myths, we just want to say that exercise is not a one-side fits all thing when it comes to pregnancy. There is no perfect way to exercise for every person. Another thing is that you want to make sure you consult with your physician or OB/GYN before you start in any exercise program or if you are current exerciser and pregnant.


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Toilet Myths Debunked

5/19/2019

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Today we are going to debunk some myths that you may have heard about toileting! Yes, that is right we are going to be talking all things toilet habits today. Read on to find out how many of the 5 Myths about toileting you thought were true.


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Quick Tip to Stop Bladder Leakage

5/12/2019

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Do you leak when you sneeze? If so, I may have an answer for you. Have you ever walked outside on the sunny day, immediately sneeze then unfortunately, felt a drip of urine onto your underwear?? If so, you’re not alone. This “stress” type incontinence is very common, but NOT normal.

I want to teach you a simple technique that you can do today to try and stop that kind of leakage from happening. This technique is called “The Knack.”

To get the most success out of the “The Knack,” you want to try to do this when you have warning that a sneeze is going to happen. What you do is stop in place (stand still) and try and contract to the pelvic floor muscles (a.k.a. kegel) before you sneeze. The pelvic floor muscles are located at the bottom of our pelvis. When you contract these muscles, think as if you’re trying to hold back gas or hold back pee. You should feel a squeezing sensation in the vagina and anus.

To review, if you have warning that a sneeze is coming, stop where you at, try and pre-contract your pelvic floor muscles, and brace for that sneeze to come. “The Knack” can also help reduce or eliminate leakage when you cough, laugh, or blow your nose.

So, that’s it! Go and try it. Hopefully this helps you control your bladder when you sneeze. If not, we are happy to be a resource for you at Legacy Physical Therapy. In fact, check out our free guide on Bladder Leakage for more tips.

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Treatment Options for Pelvic Organ Prolapse

5/5/2019

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Pelvic organ prolapse is a dropping of any of the pelvic organs (uterus, bladder, or rectum) down into vaginal canal or through the vaginal opening. You can have prolapse of one or multiple pelvic organs at a time.

There are multiple treatment options available if you are experiencing pelvic organ prolapse



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Afraid to Move?

4/28/2019

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I want to talk to you today about something that’s near and dear into my heart--- exercise and moving.
I have frequent conversations with clients that start out with sentences like, “I’m afraid to move. I’m think I’m going to hurt myself. I don’t know how to move safely. I am scared that am I going to make my condition worse.” It breaks my heart to hear that people are scared to move because movement is life and it can help so many things.


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Importance of Pelvic Health: The 3 P's

4/25/2019

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At Legacy Physical Therapy we specialize in treating pelvic health issues. Some of the common pelvic health issues we see fall into the following the 3 categories: peeing, pain, or pressure in the pelvic area.

Here are some examples to showcase how important pelvic health is to your overall health and why.


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5 Lifting Tips for New Moms

4/25/2019

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We want to give new moms some tips on how to lift, carry, and hold their babies and toddlers with good form. Incorrect lifting is one of the key issues that we see at Legacy Physical Therapy. We hear new moms commonly complain about having back or shoulder pain from all of the additional lifting and carrying they are doing now that they have a baby. Improper lifting can be a cause of these types of aches and pains.


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Walking for Exercise

10/21/2018

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Walking is a great form of exercise with many different health benefits. [...]

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3 Tips for Urgency, Frequency, and Bladder Leakage

10/7/2018

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Do you know where all the bathrooms in your town are? If you know where all the stores in the mall that have the bathroom are, you know the best gas stations to stop at, or you never leave the house without going to the bathroom then you might be dealing with bladder urgency and/or frequency. [...]

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Podcast on Bladder Health

9/30/2018

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Back in May, Dr. Brooke Kalisiak had the privilege of being interviewed by Jeremy Sutton of The Servant PT Podcast. The episode just got released. Tune in to learn more about the importance of bladder health including tips you can use to keep your bladder healthy.
You can listen to the podcast online by clicking here.
or
You can download the podcast at iTunes by clicking here.
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What is a Kegel Exercise?

9/16/2018

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A Kegel exercise is the Layman’s term for a contraction of the pelvic floor muscles. The pelvic floor muscles are a group of muscles that are located on the bottom of our pelvis. They go from our pubic bone in the front to our tail bone in the back and they span side to side across our sit bones. One of the main functions of the pelvic floor muscles is to prevent bladder and/or bowel leakage, so it is important that they are working properly and are strong. [...]

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What is the Pelvic Floor?

9/2/2018

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What is the Pelvic Floor? Many people really have no idea that they have a pelvic floor and what it is for. So today is a little bit more of an anatomy lesson and some education as to why you should care about your pelvic floor. [...]

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PIPES- What to Talk to Your Gynecologist About

8/26/2018

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I want to share with you an acronym that I use to help people remember things that they should be talking about with their gynecologist. Most women see their gynecologist on a yearly basis. Use the acronym PIPES to make the most of your visit. [...]

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SELF CARE

8/19/2018

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As a mom, women often times are pulled in many different directions. We tend to focus more on our family and our kids and not as much on ourselves. However, it is important for us to take care of ourselves so that we can better take care of our family. Self care is not selfish. [...]

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3 Reasons Why Kegels May Not Be Working For You

8/5/2018

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Are you experiencing bladder leakage? Have you tried kegels exercises, but are not noticing any improvement in your bladder leakage? [...]

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Bladder Leakage: It's Common, Not Normal

7/31/2018

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Bladder Leakage: It is Common Not Normal
Today, I want to talk about a specific type of bladder leakage called Stress Urinary Incontinence. One in 3 women will experience bladder leakage at some point in their lifetime and although it is common, it is not normal. Let me reiterate that [...]

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What is Pelvic Organ Prolapse?

7/31/2018

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What is Pelvic Organ Prolapse?
Have you ever felt pressure or bulge in your vagina? If that’s the case then you may have something called pelvic organ prolapse. [...]

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Pregnancy Low Back Pain

6/28/2018

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Pregnancy Low Back Pain
Low back pain during pregnancy is very common but it is not normal.  Just because your pregnant does not mean you are doomed to experience back pain and there are things that you can do about it. [...]

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Is it safe to Exercise during Pregnancy?

6/27/2018

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Is it Safe to Exercise During Pregnancy?
Is it safe to exercise during your pregnancy?  The simplest answer is YES. Lets explore this in more detail [...]

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