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At Aquacare Physical Therapy, we believe education empowers healing. One of the most common — and most misunderstood — exercises we teach is the Kegel. Here’s a simple guide to the why and how behind pelvic floor strengthening: Why We Perform Kegel Exercises Improve bladder control and reduce leakage • Support recovery after pregnancy and […]
By Cara Konlian, MSPT, CEO, Aquacare Physical Therapy Every January, motivation is high—and then real life hits. Schedules get busy. Old aches flare up. The workouts you promised yourself start to feel like one more thing you should do, instead of something that actually fits your life. Setting clear physical therapy goals can help you […]
Finding Relief from Endometriosis Pain: How Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Can Help By Cara Konlian, MSPT, CEO, Aquacare/Fitness Forum Physical Therapy 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 […]
Celebrating National PT Month with Aquacare & Fitness Forum By Cara Konlian, MSPT, CEO, Aquacare and Fitness Forum Physical Therapy 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 […]
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 Unfortunately, outdated assumptions still prevent people from getting the support […]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 […]