Leaking During Sport Isn’t a Strength Problem
Leaking with running, jumping, or lifting is common for athletes, but it is not simply a sign that your pelvic floor needs more strength.
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A library of practical, compassionate education from Emily Dumont, PT, DPT. Start wherever your questions are.
Pain During Intercourse Is Not Normal
Pain with sex is common, but it is not something you have to accept. Understanding the contributors can be the first step toward more comfort and confidence.
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For people with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, physical therapy often needs to account for joint stability, inflammation, autonomic symptoms, and pain sensitivity from the start.
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You do not have to wait until your six-week postpartum appointment to receive gentle, individualized pelvic floor support.
Read When Should You Start Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy After Birth?5 Things Every Mom Should Know About Recovery
Whether you delivered six weeks ago or six years ago, your body deserves the chance to recover well and feel strong again.
Read 5 Things Every Mom Should Know About RecoveryWhat Does a Hip Drop During Single-Leg Balance Have to Do With Your Pelvic Floor?
A hip drop during single-leg balance can reveal how your feet, hips, core, diaphragm, and pelvic floor are sharing the work of stability.
Read What Does a Hip Drop During Single-Leg Balance Have to Do With Your Pelvic Floor?Your Balance is Telling You More than You Think
Balance is more than staying upright. It shows how your pelvic floor, core, diaphragm, hips, and feet work together to support movement.
Read Your Balance is Telling You More than You ThinkWhy is a pelvic floor evaluation so valuable?
A pelvic floor evaluation helps identify how your muscles are functioning and the whole-body factors that may be driving your symptoms.
Read Why is a pelvic floor evaluation so valuable?Why Do Some People Have Pain During Pregnancy While Others Don't?
Pregnancy does not always create dysfunction. Often, it reveals movement patterns and compensations that your body could previously manage.
Read Why Do Some People Have Pain During Pregnancy While Others Don't?Why Gait Analysis Matters for Pelvic Floor Health
Gait analysis reveals how your feet, hips, core, and pelvic floor work together, helping uncover the root cause of symptoms rather than simply treating them.
Read Why Gait Analysis Matters for Pelvic Floor HealthWhy Do I Leak When I Run?
Leaking with running is common but complex. Understanding the contributing factors is the first step toward running with confidence again.
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What Should You Expect at Your First Pelvic Floor Visit?
Your first pelvic floor visit starts with your story, your goals, and a clear understanding that your care is always individualized and optional.
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Pelvic Floor Relaxation
Pelvic floor health is not only about strength. The ability to relax, lengthen, and coordinate with your breath is just as vital.
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Let’s Talk Constipation
Constipation is common, and pelvic floor dysfunction can be an overlooked contributor when muscles have trouble relaxing and coordinating.
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Leaking with Coughing and Sneezing
Stress urinary incontinence is common, but bladder leakage during everyday activity is not something you have to accept as normal.
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Pelvic Floor Therapy and Prolapse
Pelvic organ prolapse is common, treatable, and nothing to face alone. Individualized physical therapy can help you understand symptoms and build confidence.
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More About Emily
Emily’s own pelvic floor recovery shaped her path to becoming a therapist who helps people move beyond symptoms with care and understanding.
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What Is Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
Pelvic floor issues affect up to 1 in 3 women and men too. Pelvic floor physical therapy is specialized treatment for the muscles, ligaments, nerves, and connective tissue across the pelvis.
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