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…
By Dr. Brooke Meinema PT, DPT, FAFS September is interstitial cystitis awareness month. Interstitial cystitis (IC), also known as bladder pain syndrome (BPS), is a “chronic bladder condition resulting in recurring discomfort or pain in the bladder or surrounding pelvic…
By Dr. Brooke Meinema PT, DPT, FAFS One of the only exercises people think of to help with leaking, prolapse, or postpartum recovery is the kegel exercise. This is a pelvic floor muscle contraction working to strengthen the pelvic floor.…
By Dr. Brooke Meinema PT, DPT, FAFS TLDR: Breathing mechanics can be helpful for a wide range of problems with the pelvic floor including diastasis recti, pelvic floor tension, and prolapse/weakness. It can be difficult to coordinate your breathing to…
By Dr. Brooke Meinema PT, DPT, FAFS Many people in the pregnant and postpartum community have heard the term diastasis recti. While a diastasis can occur to people who have not been pregnant, it is more common to see this…
By Dr. Brooke Meinema PT, DPT, FAFS Many women who are told they have a prolapse are also given a list of “noes” to go with it. No running, no jumping, no weight lifting, no sit ups, no no no.…
By Dr. Brooke Meinema PT, DPT, FAFS While many people might not exactly talk about it often, a pelvic organ prolapse is quite common with studies estimating that 23.7% of women have had one. Having a prolapse means that the…
By Brooke Meinema PT, DPT, FAFS May is Pelvic Pain Awareness Month: a time to raise recognition and understanding for chronic pelvic pain (CPP)! Chronic pelvic pain is pelvic pain lasting 6 months or longer and affects 15-20% of women…