The bladder is a vital organ that plays a crucial role in our urinary system, storing urine until it is ready to be excreted. However, many people experience bladder irritation, which can lead to discomfort, urgency, and even incontinence. Understanding the common irritants that can affect the bladder can significantly improve bladder health and overall […]
In honor of World Menopause Month, there’s no better time to clear up some of the common misconceptions around menopause that often leave women feeling uncertain and unsupported. Fortunately, Dr. Brooke Kalisiak of Legacy Physical Therapy and Jennifer McDaniel of McDaniel Nutrition recently appeared on KSDK Show Me St. Louis to tackle two of the
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As we celebrate World Menopause Awareness Month this October, it’s the perfect time to talk about a stage of life that every woman will experience, yet many know so little about: menopause. Recently, our owner Dr. Brooke Kalisiak, and Jennifer McDaniel, a registered dietitian from McDaniel Nutrition, appeared on KMOV’s My St. Louis Live Show:
In the pursuit of wellness, we often focus on the external factors that impact our health: exercise, nutrition, and mental well-being. However, there’s one vital element that is frequently overlooked but holds significant sway over our bodily functions: hydration. Surprisingly, dehydration can play a substantial role in the development and exacerbation of pelvic floor issues,
One of the things that we commonly see patients coming in to see us for is that they don’t feel like they’ve healed well postpartum. They’re dealing with abdominal muscle separation, they’re dealing with core muscle weakness, maybe they’re having bladder leakage or pain with intercourse. They just don’t feel themselves in their body. There