Evidence shows that not all exercise is equal when it comes to building strong, healthy bones or preventing osteoporosis. In fact, some forms of exercise may be linked to a decrease in bone density and lead to bone loss and osteoporosis even in elite athletes....
It's standard practice to go to rehabilitation after orthopedic surgery; however, many women are unaware they can ask to be referred to rehabilitation after surgery for cancer....
Women experience joint and muscle pain at higher rates than men. Pregnancy and childbirth account for much of this. However, individual women can have hormonal, biomechanical, and social risk factors that contribute to their chances of experiencing pain. ...
Physical therapy can be very helpful in autoimmune disease, restoring the functional ability lost to the consequences of pain, deconditioning, and even neurological symptoms....
Millions of children and adolescents across the world experience youth bowel and bladder dysfunction (BBD). BBD is the spectrum of lower urinary tract symptoms that may accompany bowel disturbance....
Athletics create additional stress and increased intra-abdominal pressure from high-impact and load-bearing forces. The neuromuscular fatigue of the pelvic floor musculature from these forces contributes to increased incidence of pelvic floor dysfunctions....
Bowel issues are a socially embarrassing healthcare problem that affect women in every stage of life. Left untreated, they can lead to social isolation, loss of self-esteem, low self-confidence, and depression....
Bladder issues are prevalent in women of all ages, substantially reducing ones health and psychological quality of life. Any kind of leaking is not a normal part of the aging process, or an acceptable side effect of childbirth or athletics....
Internal muscle spasms, myofascial restriction, and scarring can exacerbate gynecological pain. Our licensed therapists have years of clinical experience and are ready to identify and treat the internal muscles, ligaments, and scars causing pain....
Within days following delivery, postpartum women experience neuromusculoskeletal issues from pelvic floor and abdominal injury. Childbirth, vaginal or cesarean, inevitably causes physical injury to the pelvis. ...
Issues such as pelvic organ prolapse, bladder leakage, diastasis recti, and even fecal leakage arise from pregnancy. Without treatment women often suffer for a lifetime. Take steps now to prevent problems later....
