Postpartum Perineal Body Scar Massage
Your perineal body is the area between your vagina and anus. It is part of the pelvic floor and plays a role in continence and sexual function. Up to 85% of people who have a vaginal delivery will experience some type of perineal injury with resulting scar tissue. Perineal scar massage is a gentle technique…
Read MoreThe Clitoris is More Than “That Little Bump”
By Heather Edwards, PT, CSC, Pelvic Guru LLC Course & Content Manager The clitoris is an amazing structure! Often when we see pictures or look in the mirror, it might just look like a small bump. But in truth, that’s just a small portion of the clitoris. As we develop from an embryo,…
Read MoreVaginal Estrogen for Urinary Tract Infections (UTI): Does it help?
I’m so pleased to share a comprehensive critical review of the top randomized controlled trials about vaginal estrogen vs. placebos in preventing or treating UTIs in postmenopausal women. ~Tracy Sher, PT, MPT, DPT (2022) 𝗗𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗩𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗲𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗨𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 (𝗨𝗧𝗜𝘀) 𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗦𝘆𝗺𝗽𝘁𝗼𝗺𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗼𝗽𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻? This is available to…
Read MoreWhat to Expect at Pelvic Physical/Occupational Therapy
General things to know about going to pelvic physical or occupational therapy: It’s normal to feel nervous (or not) about your first visit to pelvic therapy. Your pelvic therapist is familiar with people not being sure what to expect and will be ready to answer your questions. They will also be ready to share what…
Read MoreClinical Blindspots: Filling in the Gaps of Sexual Health Medical Training
A discussion with Heather Edwards & Alex Papale These two have been doing a series of courses under the title of “Clinical Blindspots” that focus on some specific niches of kink and BDSM that involve pelvic health. These topics are often taboo and rarely covered in pelvic health education, leaving practitioners who have concerns regarding…
Read MorePregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism and Pelvic Global Academy: A Power-Packed Partnership (an Interview with Brianna Battles)
by Heather Edwards, Pelvic Global Academy Course Coordinator and Content Manager Some of you may have noticed and others may have already signed up for this hot ticket, but did you know that you can now get your Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism Certification through Pelvic Global Academy (Pelvic Guru, LLC)? Among the fantastic benefits…
Read MoreHow to Choose a Lubricant
By Heather Edwards, PT, CSC, Pelvic Guru LLC Course & Content Manager Personal lubricants for sexual penetration or external genital stimulation (either solo or partnered) can enhance pleasure and comfort. Though the vagina can self-lubricate, the amount of wetness and duration of its effectiveness will vary from person to person. It can also vary for one…
Read MoreTips for Pelvic Floor Relaxation
The pelvic floor muscles span the entire base of the pelvis from the pubic bone to the coccyx and between both sit bones. They play an important role in bowel, bladder, and sexual function. Additionally, the pelvic floor muscles support the internal organs (bladder, bowels, uterus, etc). It is important for the pelvic floor to…
Read MoreThe Ultimate Bowel Course: GI and Pelvic Floor – ONLINE – SELF-PACED – with Susan Clinton
REGISTER HERE Instructor: Susan C. Clinton, PT, DScPT, OCS, WCS, FAAOMPT, NBHWC THIS COURSE IS ONLINE AND SELF-PACED AND CAN BE FOUND HERE. Course Description: A comprehensive approach to gastrointestinal disorders including bowel and digestion dysfunction. This approach allows for the consideration of management of multiple factors s including nutritional, psychosocial, medical-surgical decisions, and physical…
Read MoreThe Female Athlete Level 2 – ONLINE – with Antony Lo
Check Availability and Register HERE Instructor: Antony Lo, APA Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist, Master in Manual Therapy (UWA), B.App.Sc.(Physio)(USyd) YOU CAN SEE WHEN THE NEXT OFFERING OF THIS COURSE WILL BE HERE. Audience: Medical or Fitness professionals who have already taken Female Athlete 1 with Antony Lo Course Description: You’ve completed The Female Athlete Course – Level 1.…
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