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Why Is Endometriosis So Painful (and what can we do about it)?

Why is endometrios so painful? In this blog, we’re going to cover: what is endometriosis, where is endometriosis located (where does it like to live), causes of pain in endometriosis, and strategies for managing general chronic and endometriosis-specific pain.

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Bethany Hansen Bethany Hansen

Exercise with Prolapse: what people and providers need to know

Have you ever wondered if there are "good" and "bad exercises for pelvic organ prolapse? What exercises are "safe"? As a provider, are you unsure if your patients should avoid running or weight lifting? What about kegels? Do you want more ways to help them? I’m going to cover these topics and more!

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Bethany Hansen Bethany Hansen

Opinions: a pelvic floor PT perspective

We cover some spicy topics such as “Initial pelvic health courses should have in-person instruction”, “If you call yourself a pelvic floor specialist, you need to have the training and willingness to do internal work”, and “Pelvic floor PT visits should not be 20-30 min. long and hour-long treatment sessions should be the standard”.

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Bethany Hansen Bethany Hansen

What the heck is PGAD?!?!

Learn about diagnosis and treatment options, multidiciplinary referrals, and how pelvic floor PT can help.

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Bethany Hansen Bethany Hansen

Endometriosis: Myths vs. Facts

Endometriosis (endo) is a disease that experts are just scratching the surface of when it comes to cause, prevention, and treatment.

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Bethany Hansen Bethany Hansen

Who needs pelvic floor Physical Therapy?

Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy can help with a multitude of problems such as bladder and bowel issues, prolapse, painful sex and dysfunction, pregnancy and postpartum issues, endometriosis, post-surgery recovery, male-specific pelvic health issues, and pelvic pain.

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