by Stephanie Hartman PT, DPT, PRPC | Apr 19, 2022 | incontinence
A trip to the beach is full of soaking up the sun and playing in the sand and waves. However, if you are one of the ~50% of women who experience accidental bladder leakage then you know that any day long adventure outside the house can be stressful or filled with some...
by Stephanie Hartman PT, DPT, PRPC | Sep 15, 2020 | incontinence, Men's Health
September Is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month In Part 1 of this blog series, we went over what Kegels are (the contraction of your pelvic floor muscles), how many to do (aim for 30-80 reps a day in sets of 10), and how to coordinate them with movement and breathing...
by Stephanie Hartman PT, DPT, PRPC | Sep 15, 2020 | incontinence, pelvic floor
September Is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month Prostate Cancer is the most common cancer in men in the western world making up 15% of cancer diagnoses in men in the US. Though the incidence is high, Prostate Cancer is a very treatable disease with high long-term...
by Stephanie Hartman PT, DPT, PRPC | Aug 28, 2020 | incontinence, pelvic floor, Physical Therapy
Prior to your evaluation for Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy, you may have a few questions. Whether you were referred to Physical Therapy (PT) by your Doctor, it was recommended to you by a friend, or you read that you may benefit from Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy...
by Sandra Stryker PT, MPT, COMT, FAAOMPT | Aug 23, 2017 | incontinence, pelvic floor, Physical Therapy, pregnancy, Wellbeing
I’m sure you’ve seen the advertisements that say, “Stay on top of your game with (insert name of incontinence product),” or “I can finally enjoy the moment,” and “Feel more natural!” I particularly like the last one; what could feel more natural than wearing a pad or...
