Pelvic Balance Physical Therapy Blog Posts
What is persistent genital arousal disorder/genito-pelvic dysesthesia and what can be done about it?
Amy is a 37-year-old female who is happily married with one child. Over the past 6 months, Amy has begun to experience some “irritation” in the pelvic region. She has specifically been having feelings of swelling, throbbing, and tingling in the clitoral area. She has gone for testing to make sure there is no sign of infection or irritation but every time...
Can physical activity impact my fertility?
Jen and Mark are a happily married couple in their late 30s. They have been very invested in their careers and enjoyed traveling at every opportunity. About a year ago, they decided it was the right time to slow down their adventures and start a family. Unfortunately, they have not had a successful conception and have begun to explore other options to help with their...
Osteoporosis and how it relates to Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
Donna is a 78-year-old female who recently tripped and bumped into her dining room wall. Unfortunately, she noticed worsening bruising along her ribs the next morning and pain with breathing. She went to her doctor who immediately recommended an x-ray which showed rib fractures. Donna was diagnosed with osteoporosis after further testing. After her fractures healed,...
Is Exercise Important for Menopause?
Margaret is a 62-year-old woman who began experiencing a gradual decrease in strength over the past 5 years. She was able to compensate for a while until she began to notice urinary leakage with coughing and sneezing. After going to her primary care physician, Margaret was referred to physical therapy, specifically pelvic floor physical therapy. During her initial...
Menopause and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) - Should I or shouldn't I?
Janet is a 57-year-old female who was referred to pelvic floor physical therapy after searching online for solutions to painful intercourse. During her initial examination, her physical therapist asked if she was taking any hormone replacements. Janet’s physician had never brought it up, so she assumed she didn’t need any. Her PT explained that hormone...
Exercises to do during pregnancy and postpartum to prevent leakage
A common occurrence during pregnancy and the postpartum period is urinary incontinence, which is an involuntary loss of urine. It can occur with activities, such as coughing, laughing, sneezing, or jumping, or with environmental triggers, like opening the door. A concern many express is whether exercise is safe to perform during and after pregnancy and whether it will...
Should My Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist Be Checking My Hip?
Jackie is a 31-year-old mom of one who has been experiencing some urinary incontinence, specifically with sneezing and jumping exercises during her workout classes. She has been doing kegels diligently, which has helped, but has not completely resolved her leakage. She will notice an occasional twinge in her right hip but nothing that lingers longer than a few hours...
