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5 Tips Every Woman Should Know About the Pelvic Floor

6/11/2020

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The pelvic floor is an important part of our anatomy, but unfortunately many woman have no idea what it is and what is does. Here are 5 things every woman should know about their pelvic floor...

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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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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 Physical Therapy?

3/26/2018

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What is Pelvic Physical Therapy
Pelvic physical therapy is something that is unfamiliar to many people.  I would say for about every 10 new patients that come to see us here Legacy Physical Therapy, about 7 or 8 of them start out their evaluation by saying that they have never heard of Pelvic Physical Therapy and they are not sure how we can help them. [...]

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10 Tips for Healthy Bladder

2/16/2018

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​Today I want to clear up of some common misconceptions about bladder health that we hear all the time. Do you know how to keep your bladder healthy and happy? Check out below to learn 10 simple tips for a healthy bladder.  [...]

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To Make You Laugh

8/15/2011

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So a friend of mine who knows that I am a pelvic physical therapist, sent me this picture this morning. [...]

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Urinary Incontinence- No Laughing Matter

3/29/2011

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If I had a dime for every time I hear a woman say, “Yes I leak a little when I laugh or sneeze, but I just deal with it,” I would be a very rich woman! Let me start this article off right by dispelling this myth once and for all: bladder leakage when you cough, laugh, or sneeze is not a normal part of aging, and you do not have to just deal with it. [...]

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    "We help women who are tired of leaking, dealing with pelvic pain, and wanting to get their body back in shape after baby (even if it’s been 30 years) all without relying on medications or surgery."

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