This article breaks down the difference between general physical therapy and specialized pelvic floor therapy, explains what pelvic floor exercises for women actually involve, and helps women ...

“How did I not know this was a pelvic floor issue? Why didn’t my doctor send me here sooner? Do you have other patients with problems like mine?” As a physiotherapist, I hear these questions again and ...

Sexual dysfunction can be treated by various disciplines [1, 2] including pelvic physical therapists. In pelvic physical therapy (PPT) practice, pelvic floor muscle (PFM) function is a central focus ...

Exercises designed to strengthen your pelvic floor may help treat some cases of chronic constipation. Chronic constipation is a common digestive issue that can significantly affect your quality of ...

People with overactive bladder (OAB) experience a strong and sudden urge to urinate. They may find themselves waking up two or more times each night to use the bathroom. OAB may also cause involuntary ...

Wendy Wisner is a journalist and international board certified lactation consultant (IBCLC). She has written about all things pregnancy, maternal/child health, parenting, and general health and ...

Background Hypopressive exercises are suggested for the prevention and conservative treatment of pelvic floor dysfunction. The aim of hypopressive exercises is to strengthen abdominal and pelvic floor ...

Postural assessment and analysis in human dynamics encompasses the quantitative evaluation of body alignment, stability and movement patterns across static and dynamic conditions. This ...

Most people will do almost anything to avoid talking about what happens below the waist. Blair Duthu has built an 18-year career on getting them to open up anyway. Duthu, a board-certified pelvic ...

Endometriosis is a condition that affects women and girls. It occurs when tissue similar to the lining of the uterus ends up in other areas of the body. These areas include the ovaries, bladder, bowel ...