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Finding Relief from Endometriosis Pain: How Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Can Help For millions of women, endometriosis is more than just “bad period cramps.” It’s a chronic, often debilitating condition that affects an estimated 11% of women between the ages of 15 and 44 in the U.S.—roughly 6–7 million people. (World Health Organization; U.S. Office […]
Celebrating National PT Month with Aquacare & Fitness Forum Each October, communities across the country pause to recognize the people who keep us moving forward—literally. National Physical Therapy Month, established by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), shines a spotlight on the essential role physical therapists play in restoring health, rebuilding confidence, and improving quality […]
Falls don’t have to be a part of aging. 1 in 4 adults over 65 experiences a fall each year—and many of those falls are preventable. Whether you’re walking across the room or stepping off a curb, small changes to your daily habits and environment can make a big difference in staying safe, steady, and […]
By Cara Konlian, MSPT, CEO, Aquacare Physical Therapy Most people are unaware that pelvic floor therapy can help in the management of bowel disorders. Physical therapists can evaluate and treat the musculoskeletal and neuromuscular components of bowel dysfunction in order to improve a patient’s quality of life. Some bowel disorders proven to improve with […]
Whether lifting a box, or running a marathon, you need strong core muscles for functional movement, balance, performance and injury prevention. What are the Core Muscles? The core muscles consist of two groups: Inner Core Muscles: These deep internal muscles are the core’s stabilizers. They are attached to the spine and support movement. Outer Core […]
Does this sound like you: I often have the urge to run to the bathroom. As a pelvic physical therapist, one of the most common complaints I hear with continence issues is the disruption and embarrassment caused by a frequent overwhelming urge to void. You run to the bathroom, void all of a few ounces, […]
Please stop believing those commercials. You know which ones I’m talking about. There is the one that opens with the very educated and polished appearing woman stating rather definitively something like, “We all know as women bladder leakage is normal…” Or the one in which the famous comedienne/actress is shown on stage as though she […]
Pelvic floor physical therapy can assist in decreasing urine leakage during a sneeze, with the KNACK technique. What is the KNACK? The KNACK is a strong and well timed contraction of the Pelvic Floor Muscles (PFM), also known as the Kegel. It involves the PFM contracting immediately before and during any increase in downward pressure […]