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Pelvic Floor Dysfunction in Males: Ways a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist Can Help

In this blog post, I will discuss some common pelvic floor dysfunction and symptoms in those with male anatomy, barriers to receiving care, as well as pelvic floor physical therapy treatment options and what that may look like in this particular patient population.

To Kegel or Not to Kegel: Insights from a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist

As a pelvic floor physical therapy clinic, Advanced Pelvic and Spine Physical Therapy has encountered its fair share of patients who have been lead to believe that Kegel exercises are the ultimate solution for all pelvic floor issues. While Kegels can be beneficial for certain individuals, they are not a one-size-fits-all solution. In fact, there are cases where Kegels can be counter-productive or even exacerbate existing problems. In this blog post, I want to shed light on why Kegels may not be suitable for everyone and explore alternative approaches to pelvic health.

The Number 1 Health Care Provider Most People Should See After Giving Birth, But Don’t

Jenni was recently featured in the Huffington Post sharing her knowledge about the effects of pregnancy on the pelvic floor and solutions for how to improve these muscle groups postpartum.

After weekly medical check-ins at the end of pregnancy, most people won’t see a health care provider until six weeks postpartum. At that point, if it looks like healing is proceeding well, they are officially “cleared” to have sex and exercise again.