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Addressing Stress Urinary Incontinence
Stress Urinary Incontinence (leaking of urine with coughing, sneezing, laughing, jumping/jarring activities, or with exercise) is most always thought to be associated with weak pelvic floor muscles that are “under-active” — not contracting strongly enough to do their job. However, many times the problem is caused by “over-active” pelvic floor muscles, or muscles that are in a constant state of contraction. When these over-active pelvic floor muscles are called upon to help prevent urine leaking, they fail in...
read moreRecognition and Management of Nonrelaxing Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
This very informative article provides insight into the significant role that overactive pelvic floor muscles often play as contributors to bladder, bowel, and sexual dysfunctions. Evaluation and treatment of the “nonrelaxing pelvic floor” make up the largest percentage of the work that our pelvic physical therapist does every day at Provenance Rehabilitation. Article found here. ...
read morePelvic Floor Spasm: The Missing Link in Chronic Pelvic Pain
I found a gem in my research this morning…. Many of my patients have gone undiagnosed for months or years, only to find out that the origin (or at least a major contributor) of their symptoms is pelvic floor muscle spasm. We need not forget about the significance of the pelvic floor…. Article can be found here....
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PT for Stress Incontinence = Biofeedback/Kegel Exercises??You visit your medical provider and mention that you’ve been having a little problem - leaking urine with coughing, sneezing, laughing, and exercise…. sometimes even just with walking. Your medical provider says you have stress urinary incontinence. She recommends you have surgery.Surgery is something you’d really like to avoid. So, what are your options?Pelvic Physical Therapy is a risk-free, non-invasive alternative to surgery for incontinence, and it is often very effective in...
read moreThank You Patty!
A former patient provided this recent testimony highlighting the work that Provenance Rehabilitation provides to its patients. We wanted to share since it’s a wonderful testimony on the experience, training, and capabilities of the staff. “After 13 months of severe sciatic nerve pain, two MRIs, one epidural, dry needling, cupping, and traditional physical therapy I was referred to Provenance Rehabilitation for a pelvic floor evaluation. I was desperate for relief. Jenny and Lori were life savers. These two ladies are caring...
read moreThe Significance of Pelvic Floor Muscle Dysfunction
Why is it important to address Pelvic Floor Muscle Dysfunction? The “pelvic floor muscles” are a group of muscles that are arranged within the pelvis like a sling or hammock, connecting the front, back, and sides of the pelvis and sacrum. The main function of these muscles is to provide support to the organs of the pelvis, including the bladder, uterus or prostate, and rectum. They also make up part of the urethra, rectum, and vagina. These muscles must be able to effectively coordinate contraction and relaxation to allow normal...
read morePregnancy Wellness Class
We love working with pregnant women and observing the changes that occur during pregnancy, such as posture and gait. Most of the changes are normal and expected. Back pain, however, is certainly not “normal” and should not be ignored. Preventing back pain and sciatica during pregnancy can sometimes be as simple as using correct posture when sitting, sleeping, standing, and lifting. Please attend our “Pregnancy Wellness” class to learn more about how to prevent problems such as back pain and sciatica. Call our office...
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