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“I was told I had prolapse by my OBGYN at my annual appointment. Is there any way to fix this beyond surgery?”
The short answer is absolutely yes. It’s possible to “fix” most prolapses without surgery, but I want to explain it a little further so you have a better idea of WHAT prolapse is and how physical therapy can help.
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It has helped them feel strong, get rid of leaking & constantly running to the bathroom, and say goodbye to lingering pain. Even return to things like jumping on the trampoline, playing in the backyard, training for a 5k, or returning to their favorite workout class.
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STOP trusting your pelvic floor rehab to someone who’s never actually worked with vaginas. Would you trust your ACL rehab to some online “expert” who’s never rehabbed a knee? When you finished with surgery, how would you feel if the Dr said, “Ok, there are some great rehab options on YouTube – go check them […]
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Want to know two questions I get a lot:Why do I leak if I’ve never had a baby?And why do I leak if I’ve never given birth vaginally?👇🏼 Here are some facts: 1. A study done at 6 months postpartum comparing women who gave birth vaginally vs. cesarean showed equal numbers of leaking in both […]
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Your body is ALREADY good. You can actually be thankful for your body, celebrate your body, AND also want to see your body BE WELL!
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Common doesn’t have to be your normal. This is a phrase I often share with the patients I work with and women who are interested in women’s health physical therapy services.
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Childbirth is beautiful – let’s do what we can with the things you CAN control so that you feel empowered, prepared, and knowledgeable for what’s to come.
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No simple surgery doesn’t come with trauma to our bodies. Don’t be fooled into thinking that b/c surgery is commonplace or done every day, it won’t require proper recovery.
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On Instagram, I shared my 3 ways to stay active through the cold winter months and one of them is appropriate gear! There’s an old saying that goes, “There’s no bad weather, just bad clothing.” Christmas is almost here and it’s a great gift idea to ask for (or get someone) some quality cold-weather gear. […]
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Mom of 5 came to see me for 2 appts PP. She said to me, “I thought this would be my new normal.” Her complaints consisted of prolapse symptoms and leaking, as well as a small diastasis. Her goal was to not leak when sneezing and coughing, and she wanted to return to her Zumba […]
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Here are a few of my favorite things in case you’re looking for some last-minute gift ideas!
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A common story I hear: A patient calls me and says this, “I just had my yearly with my Dr, and she told me I have prolapse and should schedule surgery. I’m scared. I don’t want to have surgery. I didn’t even know I had prolapse. Someone told me I should check if you could […]
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Disclaimer: This is not a foolproof list, nor the ONLY 5 things that will work. You can do all the right things and still tear, and you can do NONE of these things and potentially not tear! BUT, these are some things I see repeatedly time and time again that DO help decrease your chances […]
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Every so often, it’s fun to share a few things I love in hopes that it might help you, too, if you’re shopping for some comfortable, timeless items to add to your closet. Over the past few years, my closet has taken a hard turn toward quality athleisure, as most of my days are spent […]
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