by Valerie Schwalbe | Nov 12, 2021 | Foot and leg, hip, pelvic floor dysfunction
If you’ve tried traditional exercises for hip pain with no results, it might be time to speak with a pelvic Physical Therapist. Your hip pain could be related to your pelvic floor! Why? Your pelvic floor muscles sit within the pelvis like a hammock. They support...
by Katelyn Peach | Sep 30, 2021 | DRA, pelvic floor dysfunction, pelvic organ prolapse, pelvic pain, pelvic physical therapy, Pregnancy, Scar, Uncategorized
I am back from my maternity leave! If you’ve ever wondered what a pelvic Physical Therapist does for their own care, I can tell you that at least for me, it is the same information I give to you! Here are some of the things I have found to be important for all...
by Valerie Schwalbe | Sep 24, 2021 | pelvic floor dysfunction, pelvic organ prolapse, pelvic physical therapy, Uncategorized
What is prolapse? one or more pelvic organs can press into the vaginal wall and create prolapse. If you’ve had babies or a hysterectomy, you may have heard of this Types of pelvic organ prolapse (POP): Bladder (cystocele) Uterine prolapseUrethra...
by Katelyn Peach | May 30, 2021 | DRA, pelvic floor dysfunction, pelvic pain, pelvic physical therapy, Physical Therapy, Pregnancy
At 36 weeks pregnant with my 3rd baby, I can definitely relate to all my pregnant patients with how physically challenging pregnancy can be. As a pelvic floor and pelvic health Physical Therapist, I also know a lot of common issues can be avoided or helped with...
by Valerie Schwalbe | Dec 11, 2020 | DRA, pelvic floor dysfunction, pelvic pain, pelvic physical therapy, Scar
Raise your hand if you have a scar somewhere on your body! Did you know that more than 85% of women who have a vaginal delivery will suffer from perineal tearing?1 And in 2018, 31.9% of the deliveries in the US were Cesarean2. After childbirth alone, a significant...
by Valerie Schwalbe | Oct 27, 2019 | Foot and leg, pelvic floor dysfunction, pelvic physical therapy
A connection exists in the brain between the foot and the pelvic floor. We need to be aware of this for complete treatment of pelvic floor dysfunction. There are endless resources on the complex topic of neuroscience and the brain- body interaction. This is an...
