By Dr. Brooke Meinema, DPT, FAFS Nothing can kill a summer vibe faster than figuring out if your wetness is from sweat or urine leakage. While urine leakage can be caused by a number of issues, one thing to think…
By Dr. Brooke Meinema, DPT, FAFS Delivering a baby is a major ordeal. Our bodies have gone through pretty dramatic changes during our pregnancy: postural changes, hips widening, ligamentous laxity (increasing instability), breast changes, on top of general fatigue from…
By Dr. Brooke Meinema, DPT, FAFS It can be difficult to know when and how to return to activity and sport after having a baby. From the dramatic changes our bodies experience during pregnancy, the delivery itself, and the changes…
By Dr. Brooke Meinema, DPT, FAFS It’s World Continence Week! Let’s talk about our bladder habits! It is estimated that 1 in 3 women suffer from some form of incontinence. While this is clearly a very common issue, it should…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…