Pelvic organ prolapse occurs when there is a lack of support from the muscles or connective tissues around the bladder, rectum or uterus (if applicable). Symptoms can include: sensation of pelvic heaviness or pressure in the vagina or rectum, incomplete emptying of the bladder or rectum, and more outlined here. Risk factors for prolapse include:...
In the United States, a standard medical event like a knee replacement warrants 1-2 nights in a hospital and a rehab timeline of 3-6 weeks with a course of frequent physical therapy in that timeline. In an even more common medical event, giving birth, what do women receive? One 6 week follow up appointment. Postpartum...
“Kegel’s” have become a household word in our country. You’ll hear the term talked about between friends and recommended by many medical providers. While it is a win that a pelvic health topic has become so popular, it is now time for the Kegel to get out of the limelight. There is a lot to...
Women who participate in high-impact activities may be at higher risk for pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) such as urinary incontinence than women who participate in low-impact activities. Following childbirth, 30% of mothers report urinary incontinence and 10% report anal incontinence. Women are all too often advised to avoid activities such as high intensity interval training...
Mend has recently expanded our East Boulder County office located on the border of Lafayette and Louisville. We provide the following services in this location for residents of Lafayette, Louisville, Superior, Erie, Broomfield and beyond. Orthopedic care for low back pain, knee pain, neck pain, headaches, hip pain, shoulder pain, and foot and ankle pain....
Ready to run after having a baby but need a better plan on how much and how to progress your running? Read on to find a template at the end. The 6-week postpartum doctor’s visit is when women are often “cleared” for activity and are often advised to start slowly and gradually building exercise volume...
As pelvic health physical therapists, we see CrossFit athletes for various reasons at our Boulder and Lafayette clinics. CrossFit is not an activity that is detrimental to the pelvic floor, even research has shown that, so we want all our CrossFit athletes to continue doing what they love. However, there are some common pelvic floor...
1. Testicular pain Yes, men can benefit from pelvic physical therapy. Testicular pain is often not an issue with the testicle itself, but rather a presentation of a pelvic floor dysfunction. This may be due to pelvic floor muscle overactivity. Referral patterns of pelvic floor or even abdominal muscles can be into the testicles and...
By: Erica Tran, PT, DPT, OCS and Chelsey Vasquez, PT, DPT, PRPC Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) occurs when the pelvic organs descend due to weakness in the pelvic floor muscles and connective tissues. Proper coordination of breath with movement is essential for optimal pelvic health function and managing intra-abdominal pressure effectively. Inhalation allows the pelvic...
By: John Crawley, PT, DPT, OCS Low back pain known as lumbar radiculopathy or more commonly as sciatica can be a debilitating condition. The condition is marked by severe pain that can present from the low back to the foot. The pain can be intermittent to unrelenting. Characteristics of this type of pain are the...
