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We are living in a unique time where our stressors seem to have stressors. Most of us notice how these stressful situations affect our bodies: changes in appetite, sleep, and mood changes, but subtle changes are also occurring in our pelvic floor.

When it comes to returning to exercise after giving birth, running continues to be one of the most popular exercise activities due to its convenience.  The majority of runners in the United States in road races are women, with the most popular distance being the 5K.   A common mistake for mothers following childbirth is returning to activity too soon, and without proper instruction and evaluation of their exercise form.  At N2 Physical Therapy, we examine the abdominal, hip, and gluteal muscles, as well as pelvic floor muscles.

This post will provide you with insight on common signs and symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction in runners – whether you are a weekend warrior, marathoner, or working on completing your first mile.

Many of us don’t have a great sense of what’s normal and what’s not when it comes to bladder habits

There are many differences between deliveries, and often times women consider the best ways to prepare for the event. However, physical therapy is rarely a part of that plan!

One common complaint pelvic floor physical therapists hear from women post-partum is “I want to get rid of my pooch – I keep getting asked if I am pregnant again.”

There is one perennial piece of advice that women are bombarded with day in and day out - “DO YOUR KEGELS”.

There are 650+ muscles in the human body, but none are shrouded in mystery like the pelvic floor. 

The pelvic floor is an important group of muscles that lives in the bottom of the pelvic bowl.  These muscles influence bladder, bowel, and sexual function, and play an important role in spinal stability.

In order to understand what actually goes on during a pelvic floor physical therapy evaluation, we must first ask ourselves, “What is the pelvic floor?”

In case you didn’t hear, January is Cervical Health Awareness Month. According to the American Cancer Society, the purpose of this campaign is to increase the public’s awareness of cervical cancer screening.

More and more health specialists are talking about and treating this mysterious tissue.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and it is also National Physical Therapy Month, so it seems fitting that this month’s blog is about both! 

A newborn baby will nurse every 2-3 hours during the day and sometimes through the night.  It is a wonderful bonding experience but he hours and hours of holding your baby can lead to aches and pains.

Men’s Health Week, which spans June 12–16, encourages men and boys to take action and prioritize their health. In honor of this week, we would like to share Jake’s story.