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Straining is another big No No when it comes to emptying the bladder

Do you ever find yourself in a rush and wanting to force urine out of the bladder? Maybe you don’t push in the beginning of a void, but...

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What does a Pelvic Physical Therapist do?

As a practicing physical therapist for nearly 12 years I sometimes forget that most of the population has NO IDEA what a physical...

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HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM BLUE SKY WELLNESS!

Feeling particularly thankful this New Year’s Eve as I reflect back on 2019, a year of new challenges and adventures. I am so lucky to...

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Product Review: BabyBellyBand by Cabea

I LOVE THIS BELLY BAND! This is my new favorite band to recommend during and after pregnancy. I have been recommending it for several...

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Lube Up!

Most people think of older women (perimenopausal) experiencing vaginal dryness as a result of decreased estrogen. The truth is,...

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Physical therapists can be your pregnancy guide

During pregnancy and delivery, natural changes occur that impact the pelvic floor and abdominal wall due to poor spinal alignment,...

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Bowl + E = Bowel

It seems like every time that I mention I am pelvic physical therapist, another friend or colleague pulls me aside in a whisper to tell...

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Men have a pelvic floor too!

The floor of the pelvis is made up of layers of muscle and other tissues. These layers stretch like a hammock from the tailbone at the...

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Why do I pee during workouts?!

Newsflash: Most have heard that peeing during workouts is NOT normal, but what we haven’t learned is that just “doing your kegals” is no