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Pelvic floor exercises (aka Kegels) during pregnancy help increase the likelihood of a vaginal delivery! (Read the study here: www.karger.com/Article/FullText/488351). Of course, you have to do them correctly to get the benefit. ![]()
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To perform a pelvic floor contraction the right way, you will close the muscles around the vagina and feel a slight lift. ![]()
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If you’re having trouble feeling the lift try some visualization: ![]()
a) scooping a pearl up and in![]()
b) drawing air in through a straw![]()
c) sensation of holding back gas ![]()
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Make sure you relax between contractions. This is just as important as the contraction itself. Build your way up to 3 sets of 10-12 repetitions. ![]()
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What are you waiting for?? Time to get Kegel-ing! 💪🏻💪🏽💪🏿
How do you know if the person you are seeing for "pelvic therapy," or "pelvic floor rehabilitation," or "pelvic floor muscle therapy," etc., is truly a licensed physical therapist? Go to this website and click "Verify a PT/PTA License," click on your state, and then enter the name of the person who you are seeing or are scheduled to see in the appropriate box. If they are licensed, their name should appear in the search results box. You will also see their license number, status of their license (active, hopefully!) and city where they are practicing.![]()
Why is this important?? Unfortunately, there several people/places in our area (surrounding Atlanta) that offer "pelvic rehab" services, but the treatment is not physical therapy. If the person working with you is not a licensed physical therapist, you are not receiving physical therapy. Don't be conned, and don't have your insurance $$$ going toward something that may not benefit you at all. If you have received services from one of these practices and did not have positive results, please find a licensed physical therapist in your area that has specifically trained in pelvic health. If you have questions, please feel free to contact me (Jenny Hunt) at Provenance Rehabilitation.![]()
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www.fsbpt.org/Secondary-Pages/The-Public/Find-a-Licensed-Physical-Therapist
Find a Licensed Physical Therapist | FSBPT
www.fsbpt.org
Looking for a physical therapist (PT) or physical therapist assistant (PTA) is like looking for any other type of health care practitioner—you want to make sure you get the best possible service from the right individual.
From prenatal to postpartum our “Healthy Moms” pregnancy and postpartum class has got you covered. Only $25 to register and you’ll get the benefit of speaking with an expert in all things pelvic health - Dr. Jenny Hunt. ![]()
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The hour long classes are virtual and limited in size, so you’ll be able to ask all your questions and feel prepared for whatever comes your way during delivery and after. ![]()
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The next class is just two weeks away at 7pm on February 2nd! Call us to register and grab your spot.
Check out our IG post today for some helpful stretches for breastfeeding moms (and anyone else with tight muscles in their upper - thoracic - back). ![]()
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Not following us on Instagram? Check out our profile: @PTforpelvichealth. ![]()
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Here’s some bonus footage of my dog “helping” 😅
Last but not least! Let’s introduce you to our fearless leader, Dr. Jenny Hunt!![]()
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Jenny was born in Georgia but raised in Mississippi, and most of her activities from childhood into early adulthood involved music. She studied piano for 15 years, played saxophone in the school band, and taught herself guitar. She considered majoring in music before deciding to focus her studies in the sciences at Rhodes College. She met her husband her senior year there, and they have been married over 27 years and have 3 children (one in graduate school for cello music performance, one in college studying early childhood education, and one is a junior in high school). Along with her passion for practicing and teaching physical therapy, Jenny loves to travel (when possible) and spend time with family and close friends.