The Pelvic Floor Place https://thepelvicfloorplace.com/ Thu, 11 Feb 2021 22:09:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://i0.wp.com/thepelvicfloorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/cropped-Favicon-Temp.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 The Pelvic Floor Place https://thepelvicfloorplace.com/ 32 32 175002068 Tight Does Not Equal Strong https://thepelvicfloorplace.com/tight-does-not-equal-strong/ Thu, 11 Feb 2021 22:08:56 +0000 https://thepelvicfloorplace.com/?p=2371 Your pelvic floor is made up of 15 different muscles in three different layers that have essential functions to your body. It is very important that these muscles are not tight, but in optimal length so they can contract and relax as they were designed to.

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]]> 2371 Does Everyone Need to Do Kegels? https://thepelvicfloorplace.com/does-everyone-need-to-do-kegels/ Wed, 03 Feb 2021 23:09:55 +0000 https://thepelvicfloorplace.com/?p=2367 Kegels are a strengthening exercise for your pelvic floor and some people don't need to contract more. Find out if they are right for you!

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]]> 2367 How to Survive Postpartum During a Pandemic https://thepelvicfloorplace.com/how-to-survive-postpartum-during-a-pandemic/ Wed, 27 Jan 2021 23:18:20 +0000 https://thepelvicfloorplace.com/?p=2349 Learn how to survive postpartum during a Pandemic from a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist who just went through it.

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]]> 2349 Who Cares For Mom Post-partum? https://thepelvicfloorplace.com/who-cares-for-mom-post-partum/ Wed, 08 Jul 2020 03:38:36 +0000 https://thepelvicfloorplace.com/?p=2153 As a Women's Health Physical Therapist, I treat many conditions. It should be a standard of care in our country to go through an exercise program during pregnancy and follow-up with a health care provider post-partum. There would be less post-partum depression, improved energy, improved stability and less problems down the road including diastasis recti, pelvic organ prolapse and incontinence.

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]]> 2153 Benefits of Exercising During Pregnancy https://thepelvicfloorplace.com/what-are-the-benefits-of-exercising-during-pregnancy/ Sat, 30 May 2020 21:52:40 +0000 https://thepelvicfloorplace.com/?p=2138 There are many benefits to exercising during a pregnancy including shorter and easier labor, improved energy, decreased interventions and decreased pregnancy discomforts. Not only are there benefits for mom, but there are several benefits to the baby as well.

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]]> 2138 Why is most of America peeing their pants? https://thepelvicfloorplace.com/why-is-most-of-america-peeing-their-pants/ Fri, 29 May 2020 03:26:40 +0000 https://thepelvicfloorplace.com/?p=2133 Have you ever just leaked a little when a friend made you laugh? What about leaking just a little bit when you have had a cold and coughing or sneezing? What about full-on peeing your pants and couldn’t control it? Or maybe even leaked a little urine without knowing it? Well, there is an answer and, no, it’s not just doing Kegels.

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