Pelvic Physical Therapy
How to Choose a Lubricant
By Heather Edwards, PT, CSC 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 person depending on many factors such…
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 MoreBeginners’ Guide to Pelvic Floor Muscle Exercises
Cervical, Pelvic Floor, and Diaphragm Connection: An Interview with Susan Clinton
Did you know that even your voice and ways you create sound can not only be indicative of dysfunction but also be part of the solution? Sing your way to continence? Sound more fun than kegels? I think so… but let’s see what Susan Clinton has to say in the matter.
Read MorePediatric Incontinence and Pelvic Floor: An Interview with Dawn Sandalcidi
Introduction: Dawn Sandalcidi is certainly recognized as an expert in pediatric pelvic floor treatment. In order to share more with all of you about the field of pediatric pelvic PT, Dawn’s background, and the upcoming course, we were lucky enough to get an interview with Dawn! The Interview: PG: What drove you to specialize in pediatric…
Read MoreTransgender and Nonbinary Pelvic Health – An interview with Heather Edwards and Tuesday Feral
Pelvic Guru Academy is offering online education on Transgender and Nonbinary Pelvic Health this year. It’s going to be instructed by a team, both of which are enthusiastically queer and really like to dig in with the nerdy awesomeness of anatomy, sexuality, gender, and our current social structure. Heather (a pelvic PT and sex counselor)…
Read MoreThe Female Athlete: An Interview with Antony Lo
If you haven’t yet been to Pelvic Guru Academy’s Female Athlete course, don’t say that too loudly in a group of pelvic PTs because those who have been to one will likely swarm you with praise for this awesome course. You’ll likely hear words like, “Amazing!”, “life-changing!”, and “made me question everything!” I decided to catch up with Antony and ask him some questions about his course and how he became interested in teaching on this topic.
Read MoreEssential Sexual Health: An Interview with Ellen Barnard
Sexual health compentency is critical. Tracy often sees mismanagement of sexual concerns and the negative impact that it has on patients. Many providers don’t have an understanding of what they don’t know because… well… they don’t know it.
Read More5 Critical Errors Women Make During CrossFit
5 Critical Errors Women Make During CrossFit CrossFit is a worldwide phenomenon. The CrossFit Games Open had nearly 300,000 entries for the first workout. There are over 11,000 affiliates around the world. CrossFit is here to stay and it is a GOOD thing. But just like every other exercise program or sport in the world,…
Read MoreExplore Your Vulva! Yes, Take A Look! A professional highlight of Lori Forner
Attention! Go ahead and explore your vulvas! (In a private setting, of course!) We don’t hear that very often do we? Check out this conversation with a brilliant and wonderful pelvic PT colleague in Australia, Lori Forner, B.ScH, MPhty(St), APAM. This is so important. Here are just a few reasons why: 1. RECOGNIZING CHANGES: It’s important…
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