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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.
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.
Why is Sex Painful After Menopause?
Many people who go through menopause have pain with sex because of tissue changes. Learn how pelvic health physical therapists can help you improve your sex life and decrease pain 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.
How to Manage Irritable Bowel Syndrome
IBS is a functional gastrointestinal (GI) disorder, which occurs when the GI tract itself isn't working properly. Learn more about this condition and how to manage it in this blog post.
Six Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Physical Therapy
When you’re in PT, you want to make the most of your time to optimize healing and recovery. So how can you make the most of your visits?
Dilators: What Are They and How To Use Them
Dilators are used to help treat pelvic pain. This blog post explains what they are, how to use them, and how to know what type to get.
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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