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Welcome to the OncoPelvic PT Blog, your resource for evidence-based, inclusive insights on pelvic health, cancer rehabilitation, and lymphedema. Here you’ll find expert guidance for patients and clinicians on managing symptoms, understanding rehabilitation options, and navigating care throughout your health journey.
Please note that the information provided on this blog is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
How Pelvic Floor Exercises Can Help With Erectile Dysfunction
In this blog post, we’ll explore how pelvic floor exercises can help with erectile dysfunction, why they’re so important for sexual health, and tips for doing them correctly.
How Stress Affects Your Pelvic Floor
Many people hold tension in their muscles which can cause issues like pain. What most people don’t realize is that stress and muscle tension can cause pelvic health issues. This blog post dives into symptoms you may experience and strategies to address the tension.
Pelvic Health Physical Therapy Treatment for Endometriosis
Endometriosis often causes debilitating pelvic pain along with other symptoms that impact daily life. This blog post dives into how pelvic health physical therapy can help decrease symptoms related to endometriosis.
Struggling With Pelvic Organ Prolapse? Here’s How To Manage It
Pelvic organ prolapse is when one or more of the pelvic organs droop down from their normal position into the vagina. Learn how to manage prolapse in this blog post.
Don’t Let Your Bladder Control You
If you’re dealing with bladder urgency and always running to the bathroom, read the tips in this blog post to learn how to get control!
How Physical Therapy Can Help You Heal After Prostate Cancer
Prostatectomy for treatment of prostate cancer can cause urinary leakage and erectile dysfunction. This blog post dives into how pelvic health physical therapy can help you improve these symptoms.
Why Kegels Aren’t Always the Answer to Incontinence
The key to stopping your leakage will depend on the type of incontinence that you have, and Kegel exercises may not be the answer! This blog post looks at the different types of urinary incontinence and why Kegel exercises may or may not be helpful for your leakage.
Your Guide to Using Vaginal Weights
People with vaginas who are experiencing symptoms associated with pelvic floor muscle weakness may benefit from using vaginal weights. Learn how and why to use vaginal weights in this blog post.
What is Pelvic Health Physical Therapy?
Pelvic health issues like incontinence, constipation, pelvic pain, and pelvic organ prolapse can be successfully treated by a pelvic health physical therapist. Learn what conditions they treat and what you can expect for treatment in this blog post.
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