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Pelvic Organ Prolapse: Let’s Start the Conversation
Imagine this: one day you are in the shower and look down to see something that almost looks foreign to you coming out of your vagina. You also have noticed that you leak urine more and have feelings of a pressure feeling in the vaginal area that just doesn’t feel...
read moreSome Lessons From The Other End: Being a Patient as a Physical Therapist
Life sometimes throws you curveballs. As physical therapists we are expected to be the image of excellent health and optimal musculoskeletal function. I loved physical therapy school and everything about it. I was an athlete is college and ran at a high level of...
read moreSevere Tear During Childbirth: Consider Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
Severe Tearing During Childbirth: Consider Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Having a baby is considered to be one of life’s largest natural miracles. Taking care of a child is a task that comes with great responsibility, however many mothers should be cutting out...
read morePelvic Floor Physical Therapy: It’s Not Just About Kegels and Leaking
What is pelvic floor physical therapy? Pelvic floor physical therapy can direct treatment to include your pelvic floor muscles that can become dysfunctional from a variety of reasons. These reasons may include but are not limited to pelvic organ prolapse, pregnancy...
read moreWhy Does My Pelvic Pain Cause Erectile Dysfunction?
Understanding the Role of Physical Therapy for Male Sexual Dysfunction For men struggling with erectile dysfunction, pelvic floor physical therapy is not the first place men will seek help. Often, this is because there is a lack of awareness on the role that a pelvic...
read moreUrinary Incontinence Postmenopause: Tackle the Issue Early On Versus Later
Did you know that urinary incontinence has been shown to be related with an increased risk of falls and is the second leading cause of admission into long term care for older women? Osteoporosis, the loss of bone mass as we age can also increase the risks of falls in...
read moreSore or Painful Private Parts Post Your “Soul Cycle?”: Understanding Proper Bike Set Up for Pelvic Health
With the rise of boutique cycle studios popping up across NYC such as Soul Cycle, Flywheel, and Peloton, spinning has taken off as a popular exercise. People flock to these spin classes for the great music, the amazing cardiac and strengthening workout, and the...
read moreHow Does a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist Relate to Me?
Picture this: You are a woman 4 months post-partum and your friend Super Sally is begging you to embark on a “get fit” journey with her. You feel enthusiastic about this, because you are eager to feel “normal” again after having a baby. As you begin to work out in the...
read moreDon’t Overload Your Plate: Understanding Stress and Your Everyday “Load” on Pain
The following blog post is inspired by one of my favorite TED talks given by a physical therapist named Erwin Benedict Valencia. Often, patients show up thinking the only time they have to put into rehab is the thirty-sixty minutes in physical therapy 1-2 times...
read moreSwimming After a Shoulder Injury
“Now that my shoulder is feeling better can I try swimming?” This is a question that we hear frequently as physical therapists. Being a New Yorker in the summer months we want to escape the hot and humid city and go to the beach or take a dip in the pool. When...
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