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Pelvic Floor,
Pregnancy & Postpartum,
What is Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy? Everything You Need to Know
Key Takeaways Pelvic floor physical therapy addresses issues like incontinence, pain, and muscle dysfunction by improving strength, flexibility, and coordination in the pelvic region. Common signs you may need therapy include urine leakage, pelvic or back pain, painful sex, constipation, or frequent bathroom trips, regardless of gender or age. Onward Physical Therapy provides expert, personalized pelvic health care that...
Pelvic Floor,
Women's Health,
Physical Therapy for Urinary Incontinence
What is Urinary Incontinence? Urinary incontinence is an involuntary loss of urine from the bladder and can happen to anyone across the lifespan including young athletes, during pregnancy/postpartum, and as an older adult. Stress incontinence is when there is bladder leakage due to an increase in intra-abdominal pressure such as cough, sneeze, laugh, heavy deadlifting or catching a heavy clean....
Fitness Athlete,
Pelvic Floor,
Women's Health,
21 Signs You Need a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist
Wonder if pelvic floor physical therapy may be right for you? Here are twenty-one signs you need a pelvic floor physical therapist. If you answered YES to any of these, it is time to see a pelvic floor specialist for a consultation. Pee Problems Frequent urination? Peeing before the gym, in the middle of the workout, AND after the workout? That’s...
Pelvic Floor,
Women's Health,
Can I CrossFit During Pregnancy? Part 2
Short of complications during pregnancy, we strongly believe that individuals should remain active throughout their pregnancy. However, we must also be aware of the modifications that should be made to CrossFit during pregnancy for safety and long-term athletic development. ...