Pelvic health articles from i'move physical therapy

Pelvic Hip Openers, Breathing, Pelvic Floor Health, Women's Pelvic Health, Pelvic Pain, Stretching, Womens' Health, Physical Therapist Near Me, Physical Therapy, Pt, I'move, Imove, Michigan

Stretch: Pelvic Hip Openers

By Dr. Brooke Meinema, DPT, FAFS Pelvic pain can be debilitating and affects more people than we realize with an estimated 1 in 7 women dealing with chronic pelvic pain (diagnosed after three to six months of pelvic pain). Some…

Cesarean Awareness Month, April, C-section, Cesarean Section, Child Birth, Pelvic Floor Health, Postpartum, Pregnancy, Women's Health, Women's Pelvic Health, Physical Therapist Near Me, Physical Therapy, Pt, I'move, Imove, Michigan

April is Cesarean Awareness Month

By Dr. Brooke Meinema, DPT, FAFS Having a cesarean section can be a daunting experience. After having my c-section, I was terrified and not exactly sure where to start. For any new mom going through their first c-section or planning…

Cesarean Section Awareness Month, Cesarean Section, C-section, Misconceptions Of C-sections, Pelvic Floor Health, Women's Pelvic Health, Pregnancy, Postpartum, Women's Health, Physical Therapist Near Me, Physical Therapy, Pt, I'move, Imove, Michigan

Happy Cesarean Section Awareness Month!

By Dr. Brooke Meinema, DPT, FAFS Whether it was a planned C-section or emergency after a difficult labor, it is still major abdominal surgery and requires time and patience for healing. As of 2019, 31.7% of all deliveries were via…

Endometriosis, Endometriosis Awareness Month, March, Hormones, Pelvic Floor Health, Womens Pelvic Health, Women's Health, Back Pain, Physical Therapist Near Me, Physical Therapy, Pt, I'move, Imove, Michigan

March is Endometriosis Awareness Month

By Dr. Brooke Meinema, DPT, FAFS What is endometriosis? Endometriosis is a condition where endometrial-type tissue (endometrial tissue is the tissue lining the inside of the uterus) begins to grow outside of the uterus. These tissues may begin implanting on…

Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy, Pelvic Floor Health, Myths About Pelvic Floor Health, Women's Pelvic Health, Women's Health, Hormones, Kegels, Sex Health, Physical Therapist Near Me, Physical Therapy, Pt, I'move, Imove, Michigan

Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy: Myths and What to Expect

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…

Bowel Habits, Pelvic Floor Health, Women's Pelvic Health, Women's Health, Physical Therapist Near Me, Physical Therapy, Pt, I'move, Imove, Michigan

Bathroom Practices Part 2: Bowel Habits

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…

Bladder Habits, Leaky Bladder, Incontinence, Pelvic Floor Health, Women's Pelvic Health, Women's Health, Physical Therapist Near Me, Physical Therapy, Pt, I'move, Imove, Michigan

Bathroom Practices Part One: Bladder Habits

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…

New Year New You, Wellness, Fitness, Group Class, Women's Health, Physical Therapist Near Me, Physical Therapy, Pt, I'move, Imove, Michigan

Taking Care of YOU in the New Year!

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…

Holiday Stress, Women's Health, Wellness, Physical Therapist Hear Me, Physical Therapy, Pt, I'move, Imove, Michigan

How to Handle Holiday Stress

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…

Postpartum, Pregnancy, Sex Health, Pelvic Floor Health, Women's Pelvic Health, Women's Health, Physical Therapist Near Me, Physical Therapy, Pt, I'move, Imove, Michigan

Postpartum and Your Body

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…