By Dr. Brooke Meinema, DPT, FAFS Because of the intimate nature of our pelvic floor, some women are apprehensive to take the leap and start their journey with pelvic floor rehabilitation and physical therapy. Knowing what to expect can make…
By Dr. Brooke Meinema, DPT, FAFS Now to the part many people don’t necessarily discuss bowel habits! If you missed part one click here to read about bladder habits. Toileting posture: Let’s start with the ideal position for defecating. When…
By Dr. Brooke Meinema, DPT, FAFS While many people don’t commonly have open discussions about anything they do in the bathroom, understanding good bathroom habits can be very helpful! So let’s dive in! Just In Case: Sometimes dealing with bladder…
By Dr. Brooke Meinema, DPT, FAFS With January being the start of a new year and many people making resolutions for themselves, it is always a great time to remember to strive for our own physical health and wellness. i’move…
i’move is excited to announce the opening of its clinic in Muskegon inside the Boys and Girls Club of the Muskegon Lakeshore (BGCML) at 900 WWestern Avenue. Currently, i’move has locations in Spring Lake, Grand Haven, Whitehall, Holland, Grand Rapids,and…
By Dr. Brooke Meinema PT, DPT, FAFS With the holiday season upon us, many people report an increase in stress and tension. We often hear about people holding their tension in their shoulders/neck, clenching their jaw, and one lesser known…
By Dr. Brooke Meinema PT, DPT, FAFS Having a baby can be an exciting (albeit terrifying) experience. While we prepare ourselves for the coming baby, we don’t always prepare our bodies for what is to come after delivery. Some individuals…
By Dr. Brooke Meinema PT, DPT, FAFS November is bladder health month, which means it’s time to talk about our bladder habits! It is estimated that 1 in 3 women suffer from some form of incontinence. While this is clearly…
When sustained with a shared vision, good communication, and enthusiasm for the work being done, interprofessional collaboration can lead to measurable improvements in delivery of women's health care. Women deserve excellent healthcare. A fusion of i’move and true. Women’s Health…
By Dr. Brooke Meinema PT, DPT, FAFS Each women’s journey is unique, but at some point during their lives, nearly all women will experience menopause. With October being Menopause Awareness Month, there’s no better time to discuss what this actually…