The FDA recently deemed use of transvaginal mesh surgery to be "high risk" to repair pelvic organ prolapse. See news link below: http://www.philly.com/philly/health/womenshealth/HealthDay687309_20140429_FDA_Moves_Female_Incontinence_Device_to__High_Risk__Status.html Pelvic physical therapy is a more effective and non invasive option. In a 2014 study of 800 women with pelvic floor dysfunction (which includes pelvic organ prolapse) by University of Missouri, researchers found…
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Women's Pelvic Health
Check out this link ( link) to see Evelyn's interview on physical therapy for women's pelvic health in the Los Angeles Times. The app, Pelvic Track, is now available on the Apple store.
Read MoreTips for regaining firm abs and pelvic floor for all Moms
As a licensed physical therapist specializing in pelvic floor and core dysfunction, I treat women who experience pelvic pain, sexual pain, leaking, constipation, urinary urgency, have restricted C-section/episiotomy scars and weak pelvic and core muscles, months or years after delivering their children (Vaginal or C-Section). If all moms consulted a physical therapist soon after giving birth, this is what…
Read MorePainfree sexual intercourse during Menopause: Helpful tips by a Pelvic Floor PT
Physical therapists have helped women in menopause return to painfree, satisfying sexual intercourse. These women could experience pain with intercourse, even after rehydrating their vaginal tissues under the guidance of their GYN, due to pelvic floor muscle tension. The pelvic floor is a group of muscles located at the bottom of the pelvis surrounding the vaginal canal. Intercourse requires that the muscles be flexible to be able…
Read MoreRelease Pelvic Pain in 2-3 months with Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
Many evidence based studies prove that pelvic floor physical therapy is an effective treatment approach for men and women suffering from pelvic pain caused by tight muscles and restricted tissues. The pelvic floor muscles, namely the levator ani, coccygeus and obturator internus can develop adhesions, tension or trigger points which restrict movement and cause pain.…
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