Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections? It May Be Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
Urinary tract infections are the most common outpatient infections in the United States, with prevalence increasing with age. Urinary tract infections (UTI) can cause pelvic
Movement is Medicine
The majority of us do not get enough movement in our day, and our bodies are designed to move. Did you know that many Americans
Vaginismus: A Patient Story
We want to highlight a condition that we commonly see here called Vaginismus. This is a condition where there is involuntary muscle spasm of the
Our Friend: The Vagus Nerve
The vagus nerve plays a huge role in our body. If you ever wondered why taking a deep breath, stretching or getting hugged by a
What is the Pudendal Nerve and Why does it matter?
When it comes to the pelvic floor the pudendal nerve is one of the most talked about nerves in this region of the body. The
To Brace or Not to Brace Postpartum
We often get a question, here at legacy physical therapy, from pregnant & postpartum moms, and it is whether or not they should be wearing
Why Hip Pain is not coming from the Hip
We have recently had a couple of patient’s come in complaining about hip pain especially with running or HIIT workouts. They describe the pain as
Posture Tips For Mom
Mom’s have to do a ton of different activities and movements throughout the day including lifting the kiddos, picking up toys, doing the laundry, getting
Chronic Prostatitis & Pelvic Floor PT
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,
Conservative Treatment Options for Pelvic Organ Prolapse (Pessaries and Pelvic Physical Therapy)
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
