Perimenopause may begin as early as the 30s and most women in their 40s will be perimenopausal. Symptoms can vary but could include menstruation irregularity for some, but the most common symptoms...
Pelvic venous disorders (PeVD) occur when veins in the pelvis do not work properly. It is the second leading cause of chronic pelvic pain behind endometriosis. PeVD is more common in women than men...
Someone with hypermobility has an excessive range of motion in some or most of their joints. While this hypermobility can be advantageous in youth sports like cheerleading or gymnastics, it may...
Interstitial Cystitis or Bladder Pain Syndrome is estimated to affect around 12 million people in the United States alone. The diagnosis of IC/BPS is a diagnosis of exclusion, so the diagnosis is...
Endometriosis is a disease in which similar tissue to the tissue that lines the uterus (endometrium) is found elsewhere in the body. It most commonly affects the ovaries, fallopian tubes, and the...
Diastasis recti (DRA) is a separation of muscle and fascia at the midline connection of the abdominal wall. A linea alba separation of 2 cm or more is considered abnormal. A DRA is very common in...
The pelvic floor will undergo intense challenges in pregnancy, during birth, and in the postnatal period. Preparing the pelvic floor for those challenges can make a huge difference in pelvic floor...
Twenty-one muscles in the hip control three planes of motion. The pelvis can lose motion and control, and the pelvic floor may try to pick up the slack. Signs of emerging hip dysfunction could be...
When I was in physical therapy school, there was no lecture on the pelvic floor despite “the core” being all the rage with fitness professionals at the time. Even today the core can be discussed...