Jul 11, 2024

What is Overactive Bladder? 7 Top Things You Should Know

People with overactive bladder typically experience urinary frequency and urgency and bladder leakage, resulting in more frequent trips to the bathroom. Learn more about treatment options available.

Health Trends

Jan 6, 2024

Pro Tips for Peeing at 2024 Mardi Gras Parades

If you're tempted to hover or power pee while using a public toilet at Mardi Gras, you may want to rethink your strategy. Here’s why.

By Emily Sehrt, PT, DPT

Women's Health

Aug 15, 2022

Experiencing Pain During Your Gynecology Exam? Here's What You Can Do

Pelvic exams help your doctor detect signs of cancer and other illness, but these visits can sometimes hurt. Plan ahead to prevent a painful checkup.

By Anna Kimura, PT, DPT and Naomi Chalew, PT, DPT

Conditions & Treatment

Jun 1, 2022

Types of Pelvic Floor Disorders Women Can Experience

Pelvic floor dysfunction is the inability to control your pelvic floor muscles and can include a wide range of conditions. Colin Goudelocke, MD, shares more on the causes of these conditions and treatment options available.

Women's Health

May 30, 2022

Pelvic Floor Therapy: A Pregnant Mom's Guide for Easy Recovery

Try these therapist-approved exercises during pregnancy and after delivery to help relieve pain, combat incontinence and recover faster.

By Kallie Stewart, PT, DPT, PPCES

Conditions & Treatment

Nov 16, 2021

What is Pelvic Organ Prolapse?

If the muscles and tissues supporting the pelvic organs weaken either through stretching or tearing, the pelvic organs can move out of their normal position. This is known as pelvic organ prolapse. The good news is it is treatable.

By Joanna M. Togami, MD

Conditions & Treatment

Nov 16, 2021

What is a Pelvic Health Nurse Navigator?

Pelvic floor dysfunction is the inability to control the muscles in your pelvic floor. Once a patient has decided to pursue treatment, it’s the job of the nurse navigator to make that process as easy as possible.

By Amy Cox, RN

Prevention & Wellness

Nov 3, 2020

What to Do if You Pee When You Sneeze

Do you pee a little when you sneeze? Your pelvic floor may be the reason. Pelvic floor therapy can train your pelvic floor muscles to support a wide range of issues.

By Jenny Porter, PT, DPT