Prostatitis is a condition in men that involves inflammation of the prostate. The prostate is a gland that makes the fluid that goes into semen, it surrounds the urethra at the neck of the bladder. Prostatitis can either be acute or chronic where symptoms can come and go over at least 3 months. 50% of […]
One of the most common non-surgical options for management of prolapses is a pessary. A pessary is a removable device that is inserted vaginally to support a prolapse. The pelvic organs, which include the bladder, uterus or rectum, are held in place via muscles, ligaments, and supporting tissue. When these support systems experience weakness, a
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy is often thought of as a therapy reserved only for women that may be going through things like pregnancy or postpartum issues, but here at Legacy Physical Therapy, we do see our fair share of men as well! The pelvic floor is the bowl of muscles on the bottom of the
Inflammatory bowel disease affects 1.3% of US adults. Inflammatory bowel disease is a term that includes 2 conditions: crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. It is called inflammatory bowel because it is categorized by chronic inflammation of the GI tract. The GI tract includes all the organs that are part of the digestive system from the mouth
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Did you know that urinary tract infections are the most common outpatient infection? Most people have experienced at least 1 urinary tract infection in their lifetime, here are some tips to try to prevent and manage UTIs! A UTI develops when a microbe enters the urinary tract and causes an infection. This can occur along
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Discomfort during menstrual cycles has been normalized, however something can be done besides reaching for the ibuprofen! Menstrual Cramps occur due to a chemical compound called prostaglandin. Prostaglandin is naturally present in the body and its role is to contract and relax the uterus. During your period, prostaglandin is released in order for the uterus