Let’s talk about an aspect of care that is frequently overlooked in pelvic health: “Prehabilitation”, or “prehab”. Defined as a “process of improving functional capability of a patient PRIOR to a surgical procedure so that the patient can withstand postoperative inactivity and possible associate decline.” (The American College of Surgeons). Prehabilitation can: Help you get … Continue reading Prehab: Preparing for Surgery & After
If you are female, are approaching menopause or you have gone through it, it’s likely that your care provider has suggested that you obtain a DEXA scan to evaluate your bone mineral density (BMD) and that you have been thinking about ways to keep your bones as strong and healthy as possible. Side note: Men … Continue reading Building Bone Up (Battle Osteoporosis with Exercise)
Your colon is your "second brain." Let's get both brains talking nicely to one another! PTSS: Poop Traumatic Stress Syndrome Funny? Got your attention? And perhaps now you are thinking “Hmmm…could that be me??” Sadly, for those living with constipation, this isn't so funny! This acronym was coined by one of my patients. And I … Continue reading PTSS, Constipation, and How Often Should I poop??
People often think that it is strange that Embody Physiotherapy offers so many classes. After all, we are PTs, right? And often people perceive PTs as providing only rehab after injury, illness, or pain. We don’t find it strange, however, because the PTs at Embody understand that Movement Matters! Physical Therapists are movement, anatomy, and … Continue reading Movement Matters
The OAB "Gotta Go Dance" affects all genders! “My bladder rules my life! It’s a joke with my friends and family that I know where every bathroom is between here and Timbuktu!” Check “Over Active Bladder (OAB)” on the internet and you will see multiple ads for medications! Let’s consider what OAB is, and some … Continue reading Over Active Bladder; Is Your Bladder Truly on overdrive?
Should I kegel? Should I not kegel? How do I kegel? I was told to kegel all of the time!! I was told to NEVER kegel because I have tightness. These are some of the statements that I frequently hear from new clients and patients seeking help (and clarification!) for incontinence, prolapse, urge and frequency, … Continue reading To Kegel or Not to Kegel?
Wait…pain “down there?” Yes, pain in the nether regions. Areas that we tend to talk about in hushed tones, in private, or with an embarrassed laugh. An issue for women and also for men, and still not discussed, addressed, and treated as openly and easily as it should be. Pain is a warning; your body … Continue reading Pelvic Pain: Why, What, and I how do I Make Changes?
People call. They are embarrassed that they have leakage. They are concerned that the only solutions are medications, surgery, or giving in and wearing pads. They are tired of not doing activities, or are tired of having leakage with activities. They want answers and solutions to what is a common....but not normal...problem! When we begin … Continue reading Incontinence. What it’s NOT. What it is. What to do!
Tight. A word that I hear a lot from my patients, clients and students. "My muscles feel tight." "I was told that I have pain because I am tight." "I should stretch to decrease my tightness. Right???" Answer. Maybe. It depends. (I know...that answer is miserable. But it's true!!) Tightness is a subjective term. What … Continue reading Let’s talk about Tightness
“It’s fine.” Meh. Shrug. “It always feels like this to…. Sit. Stand. Squat. Lift. Run." “I just deal with it. OR, I just don't do it." The other day after teaching a yoga class at Embody, Lisa Minn and I were discussing being “fine.” Settling for “it’s ok.” We see and hear this in classes and … Continue reading It’s Fine. But could it be better?
The OAB "Gotta Go Dance" affects all genders! “My bladder rules my life! It’s a joke with my friends and family that I know where every bathroom is between here and Timbuktu!” Check “Over Active Bladder (OAB)” on the internet and you will see multiple ads for medications! Let’s consider what OAB is, and some … Continue reading Over Active Bladder; Is Your Bladder Truly on overdrive?
