by Stephanie Hartman PT, DPT, PRPC | Jul 15, 2021 | Physical Therapy
If you’ve been referred to Physical Therapy by a doctor, a friend has recommended it to you, or you’re wondering if Physical Therapy might solve a nagging issue you have, you’ve probably asked yourself: what does a Physical Therapist actually do? This is a great... 
by Stephanie Hartman PT, DPT, PRPC | Jul 5, 2021 | pelvic floor, Physical Therapy, Postpartum
As a pelvic health Physical Therapist, I am often asked about sex after childbirth. “What if sex is painful after my baby is born?” or “I’m worried sex will feel different” and “My libido is decreased. Is something wrong with me?” All of these questions are... 
by Stephanie Hartman PT, DPT, PRPC | May 27, 2021 | Pain, pelvic floor, Physical Therapy, Wellbeing
“My labia feel like a cactus…” “My underwear feels like sandpaper…” “When I try to have sex, it feels like my tissue is tearing…” These are all soundbites from patients I’ve treated who have been diagnosed with Vulvodynia. Vulvodynia is one of many diagnoses I... 
by Stephanie Hartman PT, DPT, PRPC | Apr 1, 2021 | pelvic floor
It can be challenging to find a PT that you’ll like and who can help you, especially when seeking care from a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist. We have already shared our advice on how to find a good PT (read that article HERE!), but there are additional questions and... 
by Stephanie Hartman PT, DPT, PRPC | Feb 25, 2021 | Tailbone Pain
Tailbone pain–what a pain in the you know what! Tailbone pain, otherwise known as coccyx pain or coccydynia, can vary from a constant annoyance to pain severe enough to limit your activities day to day. With a fairly low incidence rate, your Doctor might... 