When it comes to pelvic health, the first professionals that often come to mind are physical therapists—but did you know occupational therapists can also specialize in pelvic health? While the two roles may seem similar, especially when focused on the same part of the body, they bring distinct approaches and strengths to patient care. In this blog, we’ll break down the differences between pelvic health physical therapists (PTs) and occupational therapists (OTs), and how both

I recently had the privilege of working with a patient who inspired me to write this blog post. She had just undergone a double...

Delivering a baby via Cesarean Section (AKA C-Section) is a major abdominal surgery that requires you to give your body a lot of extra...

Did you know that certain foods and drinks could be making your bladder symptoms, such as urinary incontinence, urgency, and frequency,...

There are more men who experience pelvic pain than you think. It is estimated that 8-16% of men in America will suffer with chronic...

Perineal tearing refers to a laceration or tear in the tissue between the vaginal opening and anus that occurs during childbirth. It can...

Vulva and vaginal dryness and irritation is a common complaint that can be described differently by each person experiencing it. It may...

Pregnancy can be a great time to get active! During pregnancy, exercise can help you maintain or improve your fitness level and prepare...

The pelvic floor has how many functions?! The pelvic floor has more responsibility than we may think! Let’s take a quick dive into the 5...

You know the familiar adage, “as above, so below?” There are many physical and spiritual interpretations of this saying, and in this blog...

“I’m supposed to put that WHERE??” There are incredible tools on the market that can help you treat your own pelvic floor muscles - HOW...

Breath has become quite the popular topic these days, especially among pelvic floor therapists. At the same token, it is easy to glance...

This month is dedicated to bowel health! We, as pelvic floor therapists, are nosey people - we want to know all things bowel, bladder and...

Alright friends, it’s time to talk about the buzz topic: diastasis recti, diastasis rectus abdominis, DRA - all one in the same! DRA is...

There are a lot of things we hear as pelvic health providers that get our blood boiling, but this is likely at the top of the list … “......

So you’ve grown a baby over the last 9-10 months. You birthed that baby. You are halfway through the 4th trimester, and you are cleared...

You finally muster up the courage to call and schedule your first pelvic floor therapy appointment. Maybe you’ve been in pain for quite...

First and foremost, I'd like to thank my beautiful friend and colleague, Dr. Katie, for her generosity and vulnerability in sharing such...

So you’ve made it the last 4 to 5 decades relatively unscathed as far as pelvic health is concerned. Maybe you had babies, maybe you...

At the time of writing this blog, Dr. Katie is 33 weeks pregnant with her second child, so this topic is very fresh and close to our...