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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.
Four Ways to Improve Your Pelvic Health This Year
Most people don’t even know about their pelvic floor until they have issues. Pelvic health problems might show up as pelvic pain, urinary incontinence, constipation, or pelvic organ prolapse. So how can you make sure you maintain your pelvic health this year? Keep reading to find out!
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.
Getting Back to Intimacy After Breast Cancer Treatment
Breast cancer brings a lot of changes to your life, including your sex life. If you’re struggling with changes to your sexual health after breast cancer treatment, read this blog post to learn more about what you can do for it.
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.
What You Need To Know About Chronic Pelvic Pain
Because chronic pelvic pain is a complex condition, sometimes it can take a long time to get diagnosed and start treatment. Read this blog post learn more about what to do if you have chronic pelvic pain.
Managing the Effects of Pelvic Radiation
Pelvic radiation therapy is a commonly used to treat different cancer types but can cause damage to the pelvic structures. Learn more about common side effects to expect and how to manage them 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!
4 Tips to Manage Your Constipation
Are you straining during bowel movements (pooping)? Not feeling completely empty? Read this blog post for some easy ways to manage your constipation.
What To Do When You Get Diagnosed With Interstitial Cystitis
Interstitial cystitis, also called painful bladder syndrome (IC/PBS), is a complex condition that involves many parts of the body. Learn how pelvic health physical therapists can help manage the symptoms associated with IC/PBS in this blog post.
Get Your Sex Life Back After Gynecologic Cancer Treatment
The side effects from treatment for gynecologic cancers can negatively impact your sex life. Read this blog post to learn how working with pelvic health physical therapists can help you return to more comfortable sex.
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.
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