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What is Pelvic Organ Prolapse and Ways to Manage It

Anatomy In order to understand what pelvic organ prolapse is, we must first understand female pelvic anatomy. At the front (anterior) of the pelvis, there is the bladder and urethra, in the middle there is... Continue Reading

7 – My ACL Journey – Sleeping, Showering, and Riding in a Car After Surgery

9/29/22 – Sleeping Sucks I decided tonight to skip on the oxy and continue with just Tylenol and Motrin. My husband left me an oxy pill on my side table just in case I wake... Continue Reading

6 – My ACL Journey – Hello new ACL

9/27/22 Today is the day… and I am nervous AF. Had to wake up early, shower, wipe myself down with this antiseptic thing. Which, btw, takes about 10 minutes to air dry while you’re naked... Continue Reading

5 – My ACL Journey – Intensive BFR Training Prehab

9/26/22 Immediately following my injury, I transitioned my everyday weight lifting workouts to intensive BFR prehab exercises. There was so much atrophy that happened immediately after acute injury to the surrounding muscles and I knew... Continue Reading

4 – My ACL Journey – Prepping for Surgery

9/20/2022 I had my pre-op visit with the PA prior to my surgery. She went over all the things I may need after my surgery such as getting a handicap placard, setting up my time... Continue Reading

3 – My ACL Journey – The weeks before surgery

9/13/2022   I spent the next few weeks doing all the prehab things… squats, lunges, RDLs, BFR, and massively loaded my quads to make as much muscle gain as I could. I took a weeklong trip... Continue Reading

Managing Constipation Over The Holidays – Tips From a Pelvic Floor PT 

The holiday season can be a time for family, celebrations, and good food. It can also be a time for constipation. Between travel, big meals, and a change in routine, your gastrointestinal system can get... Continue Reading

2 – My ACL Journey – ACL Repair vs. ACL Reconstruction

8/30/33 Dear ACL,  Choosing the right surgeon is not a difficult task and there are more components than having the “best surgeon.” These are the list of things I look for when choosing a surgeon... Continue Reading

1 – My ACL Journey – When you broke up with me…

8/28/22 Dear ACL,   I can’t believe the thing I love to rehab the most is now going to be the thing I will have to rehab myself with. The ACL is one of the most... Continue Reading

Diagnosis and Treatment for Concussion

What is concussion?             A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury known as a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). Concussions are caused from direct contact or a quick jolt to the head causing... Continue Reading

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