Foundations Pelvic Health Journal
What to Expect with an Internal Pelvic Floor Exam?
Scheduling your first pelvic floor physical therapy appointment is an amazing first step to take care of your pelvic health, but you’re curious and maybe nervous about what the exam entails.
Painful Sex & Pelvic Floor PT
Many people with vaginas experience pain during intercourse, but just because it’s common does not make it normal. At Foundations Pelvic Health we can help you achieve your goal of having a pleasurable, pain-free sex life.
What is Endometriosis and How Can Pelvic Floor PT Help?
Endometriosis is a condition characterized by tissue similar to the lining of the uterus (endometrial tissue) located outside of the uterus. This tissue can be found throughout the pelvis and most commonly on the ovaries, bladder, bowels, and lining of the abdominal cavity.
What exactly is the Pelvic Floor?
Your pelvic floor can be thought of as a muscular hammock at the bottom of your pelvis that your pelvic organs rest upon. It contains blood vessels, fatty tissue, ligaments, tendons, nerves and fascia.
What is Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy?
We evaluate and treat dysfunctions related to the pelvic floor, including those with urinary, bowel and sexual dysfunctions, as well as the perinatal population, offering support through pregnancy and the postpartum period.