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Postpartum 101 – Part 2

Postpartum 101 – Part 2

Melissa Baudo2020-04-07T12:17:00-04:00August 13th, 2019|Categories: Women's Health Articles, Pain Management Articles, Pelvic Floor Articles|Tags: Physical Therapy, Women's Health, Medical specialties, postpartum recovery, Human pregnancy, Kegel exercise, Stress incontinence, postpartum, Childbirth, Postpartum period, Motherhood, Midwifery, Human reproduction, Laura Glazebrook, Pelvic pain, Fecal incontinence, Urinary incontinence, Diastasis recti, incontinence, pain, health, Pelvic Floor|

Hello again, ladies! Our last blog on this topic introduced you to postpartum recovery and how Physical Therapists can bridge the disconnect between what we know and what we don’t regarding normal recovery. In this post, we will delve into two conditions that you may have heard of or even experienced before, how they can affect you, and how to get help. Number 1→ Diastasis Rectus Abdominis (otherwise known as Diastasis) Diastasis occurs when the rectus abdominis, or the “6 [...]

Incontinence & Sexual Dysfunction

Incontinence & Sexual Dysfunction

Melissa Baudo2020-04-07T12:17:34-04:00June 5th, 2019|Categories: Wellness Articles, General Information, Physical Therapy Articles|Tags: Manual therapy, sexual dysfunction, Functional incontinence, spinal cord injury, Stroke, Shepherd Center, Medical specialties, Pelvic pain, Fecal incontinence, Urinary incontinence, Physical exercise, Medicine, incontinence, health, Physical Therapy|

The Questions No One Is Asking No one dreams of finding themselves here, but every year it happens to thousands more. A catastrophic injury. An unthinkable diagnosis. Your life is turned upside down, and you have to find some way to pick up the pieces and rebuild. Sometimes the initial rehab experience is overwhelmingly devoted to figuring out new ways to move, rebuilding strength or learning how to adapt to normal activities of daily living. This process may take weeks [...]

Oh Baby! Common Pregnancy Conditions and What Physical Therapists Can Do To Help

Oh Baby! Common Pregnancy Conditions and What Physical Therapists Can Do To Help

Melissa Baudo2023-12-20T06:37:19-05:00June 10th, 2018|Categories: Pelvic Floor Articles, Women's Health Articles, Physical Therapy Articles|Tags: bladder, Urinary tract infection, Medical specialties, Gynaecology, incontinence, Overactive bladder, Urinary bladder disorders, Physical exercise, Anisha Drake, Rectus abdominis muscle, Urinary bladder, Obstetrics, RTT, Medicine, Medical Subject Headings, back pain, pregnancy, pelvis, pain, health, Women's Health, Physical Therapy|

Dr. Anisha Drake, PT, DPT, WCS Many of the structures in the body change during pregnancy. As the ligaments stretch, the rectus abdominis muscles split, the organs get moved around, and the brain is finding new and efficient ways to move the body. In the past, much of the complaints pregnant women had during pregnancy were given a sympathetic nod and a promise it would get better. However, new research shows that this is not always the case. Although discomfort [...]

The End of the Line // Colonic Constipation

The End of the Line // Colonic Constipation

Alex Wilkins2023-12-19T07:45:17-05:00October 18th, 2017|Categories: Nutrition Articles, Women's Health Articles, Physical Therapy Articles|Tags: Digestive system, Sigmoid colon, Large intestine, Digestive diseases, Medical specialties, Colon cleansing, Fecal incontinence, Rectum, Feces, Defecation, Gastrointestinal tract disorders, Gastroenterology, Anismus, Clinical medicine, Anisha Drake, Medicine, incontinence, constipation, colonic constipation, colon, health, Pelvic Floor, Neurogenic bowel dysfunction|

Anisha Drake PT, DPT, MCS Constipation is common but rarely talked about. Many are surprised to hear that physical therapy can actually help with this frustrating condition. Before we talk about how PT can help, here are some quick and dirty facts about the end of the track. Constipation can be caused by medication, hormonal changes and even increased stress. People who are chronically constipated can start to experience depression. Continuous straining leads to hemorrhoids, possible prolapse and fissures. [...]