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6 tips to reduce stress on your pelvic floor when exercising

pt Health — Wed, 01 Mar 2023 00:12:46 +0000

Note: You should consult a healthcare professional before starting this or any exercise program to make sure the movements are right for your needs. Experiencing low back pain, pelvic pain and discomfort, or leaking urine while exercising? These symptoms can indicate that it may be time to give your pelvic floor some attention. ?What role does the pelvic floor play? ...

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Pregnancy and low back pain

pt Health — Sat, 29 Oct 2022 11:31:25 +0000

Studies have shown that 50% of women develop low back pain or pelvic girdle pain during pregnancy. Pelvic girdle pain is lower than your typical back pain and can occur in the back, around the sacroiliac (SI joints), or can show up in the front, around the pubic symphysis. Both joints widen naturally due to relaxin and estrogen in the ...

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How pelvic floor physiotherapy can help during pregnancy

pt Health — Fri, 14 Oct 2022 18:09:14 +0000

The recovery of pelvic floor muscles following childbirth has become a prominent topic in the last several years, but did you know that it is actually beneficial to see a pelvic floor physiotherapist before you give birth? Seeking pelvic floor physiotherapy while pregnant is a great way to prepare your body and muscles for childbirth. The pelvic floor includes a group of ...

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What to expect during a pelvic floor physiotherapy assessment

pt Health — Tue, 21 Jun 2022 17:30:04 +0000

Pelvic floor physiotherapy is a specialized branch of physiotherapy which addresses a range of conditions related to the pelvic floor, such as: Post partum recovery Pregnancy related pain Pre-partum education and preparation Pelvic organ prolapse management Incontinence or bladder leakage Sexual dysfunction or painful intercourse Lingering back and hip pain Pain related to the joints of your pelvis Erectile pain ...

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Running with bladder leaks? Pelvic floor physiotherapy can help

pt Health — Sat, 09 Apr 2022 17:33:06 +0000

The weather getting better means that running season is upon us! Unfortunately, many women stay off the paths due to fear of urinary leakage or, incontinence. Urinary incontinence refers to the involuntary loss of urine and is a very common phenomenon. Although it is commonly discussed in the post-natal and older adult population, it can happen to women or men ...

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6 tips to reduce stress on your pelvic floor when exercising

Sarah Macdonald — Mon, 28 Feb 2022 10:54:31 +0000

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How mindfulness practice can help manage pelvic pain

pt Health — Fri, 07 Jan 2022 19:05:45 +0000

Chances are that you or someone you know has persistent pelvic pain. Persistent pelvic pain is long-standing pain that is recognized to be located in the female or male pelvic structures. This pain can be due to persistent pelvic pain syndrome or be related to other known conditions that produce pain, such as endometriosis. Why might I be experiencing persistent ...

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The connection between pregnancy and hip pain

pt Health — Wed, 26 May 2021 19:33:01 +0000

Pregnancy is a remarkable life event that brings all kinds of changes to the human body. Most of these changes are temporary as our bodies grow and shift to accommodate its tiny growing inhabitant. Unfortunately, these natural transitions can be accompanied by discomfort in the low back, pelvis, groin, and hip regions. Hip pain can be common at any stage ...

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Pelvic Health: It’s More Important than You Might Realize

Kaitlynn Bonin — Wed, 08 Jul 2020 20:28:12 +0000

If you’re afraid to cough, sneeze, or laugh too hard because you might pee, or if you have low back pain or pain “down there” that’s putting a damper on your life, you probably have pelvic floor dysfunction. And you’re not alone! Whether you’re young, old, male, female, pelvic floor dysfunction can affect you. In fact, it affects 3.3 million ...

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Physiotherapist Spotlight: Laudina Ahiable

Kirsten Roesink — Tue, 10 Mar 2020 16:27:08 +0000

It’s no secret that we love our team members here at pt Health. Clinic culture is very important to us, which is why it’s time to turn the spotlight on one of our fantastic clinicians again. Today we’re talking to Laudina Ahiable, a physiotherapist at Belmead Physical Therapy in Edmonton, Alberta about her experience at pt Health and her specialization ...

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Physiotherapist Spotlight: Susie Smith

pt Health — Tue, 10 Apr 2018 15:09:22 +0000

At pt Health we have so many phenomenally driven, talented, and ambitious people working at our clinics across the country, that we jump at the chance to give them the spotlight on our blog. For us, these clinician spotlights are a great chance to introduce our team members to the world and provide them with a platform to share what ...

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