Pelvic floor dysfunction is the inability to correctly contract (tighten) and relax the muscles in the pelvic floor. As discussed in the previous post, there are many muscles that support the pelvic organs. If your muscles are weak, those organs do not have enough support. This can result in a prolapse of an organ (when ... Read More
While staying home all day, it is common to eat more than usual. It may be out of boredom, it may be for comfort, or it could be out of fear. Whatever the reason, try to be aware of how much you are consuming. The first way to be aware of what you are consuming ... Read More
Once you feel like you can do pelvic tilts comfortably and consistently, then try to add bridges. With this exercise, you will want to keep your abdominals tight in the pelvic tilt, then squeeze your gluteals (butt) muscles together. Tighten and try to lift up off of the ground. The gluts help with the extensors ... Read More
I often say “tighten your core!” when we are doing exercises. This may be hard to do. If you have core muscles innervated, here is a simple exercise to start initiating those muscles to turn on. We often need to practice these small movements and get that strength built so that our brains will learn ... Read More
Physical therapists can be helpful in this time of crisis. I can understand how this virus that is causing significant respiratory distress, requiring oxygen or even ventilation can seem like it is not the time for physical therapy… but we have expertise that can be used to help oxygenation. Physical therapy can help patients with ... Read More
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With everything going on, many physical therapy clinics are closing to keep you safe. It is understandable that any office wants to limit the number of people coming in and out and decrease as much risk of exposure to COVID-19 as possible. This can be disappointing if you were getting treatment on a regular basis, ... Read More
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