Aquacare/Fitness Forum Physical TherapyPelvic pain
Pelvic health isn’t exactly dinner table conversation. For many people, it’s difficult to bring up—even with a doctor—so concerns get brushed aside or quietly tolerated for years. But the truth is: pelvic floor dysfunction is incredibly common, highly treatable, and nothing to be embarrassed about. Unfortunately, outdated assumptions still prevent people from getting the support […]
The Hidden Core of Women’s Fitness: Pelvic Health Whether you’re crushing your workouts in the gym or at home, there’s one crucial aspect of fitness that often goes overlooked: pelvic floor health. While many associate pelvic floor exercises with postpartum recovery or aging, the truth is that these essential muscles play a vital role in […]
By Cara Konlian, MSPT, CEO, Aquacare Physical Therapy Pelvic floor physical therapy (PFPT) has emerged as a crucial and empowering form of rehabilitation, particularly for women. The pelvic floor, a complex network of muscles, ligaments, and connective tissues, plays a pivotal role in supporting organs like the bladder, uterus, and rectum. When dysfunction occurs in […]
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 […]
By Kayla Bell, PTA, Aquacare – Seaford Congratulations on your pregnancy! During pregnancy your body goes through many changes across all systems – hormonal, metabolic, cardiopulmonary, immune, integumentary, gastrointestinal, urinary, psychological, and musculoskeletal! In the musculoskeletal system, pregnant women experience loosening of ligaments and a change in their center of mass which can result in […]
What is pelvic pain? Pelvic pain is a broad statement that includes several diagnoses for both men and women. Pelvic pain can stem from reproductive organs, non-reproductive organs, such as the large intestines, trauma, and pregnancies. Some common diagnoses are pudendal neuralgia, endometriosis, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), pelvic congestion syndrome, interstitial cystitis (IC), dyspareunia, male […]
If you have been diagnosed with prostate cancer, your doctor may recommend having a prostatectomy. This procedure is often life-saving, but can come with some adverse effects after surgery. It is important to be aware of these ahead of time and take steps prior to surgery to minimize them. Following surgery, you can request a […]
The pubis symphysis is a cartilage that functions as a joint to connect the ilium plates in the front of your pelvis. As it holds the pelvis together in the front, it plays an essential role in maintaining stability for weight transfer from one leg to the other. What causes Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction (SPD) Hormone […]
Do you find yourself struggling with bladder pain, urinary frequency or lower abdominal pressure? You may have a condition called Interstitial Cystitis (IC) which is defined as an unpleasant sensation perceived to be related to the urinary bladder, associated with lower urinary tract symptoms of more than six weeks duration, in the absence of infection […]