Jenn is a 42-year-old female who came to pelvic floor physical therapy after experiencing urinary leakage. While going through her treatment plan of care, her mother fell and fractured her hip resulting in an osteoporosis diagnosis. Osteoporosis occurs when our bones become weaker over time and there is a higher chance of experiencing a bone break. Luckily, her mother...
Episode 21: Exploring the Correlation Between ADHD and Sex/Intimacy
Understanding the interplay between Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and sexuality is vital for individuals...
There has been a lot of discussion regarding cold therapy, including cold water immersion and cold showers, on podcasts, news articles, and TV. Because of this, I recently had a 54-year-old patient, Stella, ask if adding cold therapy to her home program would be helpful. She has been dealing with chronic low back pain and decided to participate in pelvic floor...
Episode 20: How Often Should We Have Sex?
As a sex therapist and pelvic floor physical therapist, we often encounter individuals seeking guidance on how often they should engage in...
Megan, a 24-year-old mom of 3, was experiencing symptoms of pelvic organ prolapse including pressure and heaviness in the vagina. She started to experience these symptoms during the 2nd trimester of her 3rd pregnancy after feeling a vaginal bulge in the shower. At 7 weeks postpartum, she made an initial evaluation appointment at Pelvic Balance Physical Therapy because...
Josh is a 40-year-old male who came to me after 6 months of medical treatment for an anal fissure. He had been working with a colorectal physician who was trying to heal his fissure conservatively. Unfortunately, Josh was no longer able to sit due to pain which started to cause pain in other areas of his body like his back and hips. He began to do his own research...
Episode 19: The Authentic True You with Dr. Emy Tafelski
In a world where past traumas and societal norms often shape our identities, the...
Laura is a 25-year-old female who survives on Ibuprofen for the first 2 days of her period due to excruciating cramps. Her cramps have been so painful that she had to call out sick from work a couple times over the past year. According to her gynecologist, “everything looks fine”, and she was offered birth control to manage symptoms; however, Laura...
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