What Is Pelvic Health Physical Therapy?

When people hear “physical therapy,” they often think of rehab after a sports injury or surgery. But physical therapy can also help with one of the most important (and commonly misunderstood) areas of the body: the pelvic floor. Pelvic Health Physical Therapy is a specialized field of physical therapy that focuses on the muscles, joints, …

Poor Toileting Habits can Have a Negative Effect on Your Pelvic Floor

Poor Toileting Habits can Have a Negative Effect on Your Pelvic Floor WRITTEN BY: YUCHIN CHANG, PT, DPT, OCS, CMTPT Pelvic floor muscles are located in the pelvic floor, connecting the pubic bone to the tail bone. These muscles have a very intimate relationship with one’s bowel and bladder function.  When one has a bowel …