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, …
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Why did I launch the Pelvic Wellness Program? Written by: YUCHIN CHANG, PT, DPT, OCS, CMTPT Ever since becoming a manual therapist in 2006, I have been aware of the underserved population of patients with chronic pelvic pain. Each one of my patients’ stories is unique, yet they all share the same frustration and …
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Sexual Pain: Not All in your Head! Written by: Yuchin Chang, PT, DPT, OCS, CMTPT A lot of women suffer from sexual pain, ranging from the clitoral pain, burning vulva, to deep vaginal pain, and they often feel they are to blame. If they finally reach out to seek help from physicians, they were …
Pelvic Pain: a Difficult Condition to Talk About… Written by: Yuchin Chang, PT, DPT, OCS, CMTPT Having pain in the pelvis area may be a difficult topic to talk about, even to your physician, and a lot of people suffer in silence. Women are more susceptible to having pelvic pain, partially due to the …
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Pelvic Floor Strengthening written by: Dr. Yuchin Chang PT, DPT, OCS Kegel exercises are well known as strengthening exercises for the pelvic floor muscles, which support the bladder, rectum, and uterus, as well as maintain continence. Several factors such as aging, childbirth (tear, episiotomy), and surgery can weaken the pelvic floor muscles. The importance of …