Kegels are a HOT topic right now in the pelvic floor world. Some swear by them. Some absolutely despise them. So let’s dive in and figure out the truth about kegels! What is a kegel? A kegel is simply a contraction of the pelvic floor muscles with the goal of strengthening the pelvic floor. What…
Just like certain pains and symptoms can indicate pelvic floor tightness, there are also a pattern of symptoms that can point us toward pelvic floor weakness! Pelvic floor weakness can happen from time, trauma, or even chronic over-activity of the pelvic floor. Symptoms like heaviness, pressure, leaking may demonstrate a need for more strength in…
Did you know there is a screen to help you decide if pelvic floor therapy is right for you? It’s true! Thanks to Nicole Cozean, PT, DPT, WCS, CSCS of Pelvic Sanity, we have an easy-to-use screening tool to help people determine if they may benefit from a pelvic floor therapy assessment. Even better, this…
Pelvic floor dysfunctions can be caused by trauma, child birth, aging, stress, or even poor body mechanics, but these problems can have a significant negative effect on one’s quality of life. Some of the most common pelvic floor dysfunctions that can be improved with physical therapy include: Pain Similar to other regions of the body,…