Posts Tagged ‘women’s health’
The Female Athlete: An Interview with Antony Lo
If you haven’t yet been to Pelvic Guru Academy’s Female Athlete course, don’t say that too loudly in a group of pelvic PTs because those who have been to one will likely swarm you with praise for this awesome course. You’ll likely hear words like, “Amazing!”, “life-changing!”, and “made me question everything!” I decided to catch up with Antony and ask him some questions about his course and how he became interested in teaching on this topic.
Read More5 Critical Errors Women Make During CrossFit
5 Critical Errors Women Make During CrossFit CrossFit is a worldwide phenomenon. The CrossFit Games Open had nearly 300,000 entries for the first workout. There are over 11,000 affiliates around…
Read MorePelvic Guru and Social Media – Daily Posts
Did you know that we post regular updates on the latest news and happenings in the world of pelvic health on Facebook and Twitter? (On occasion, LinkedIn and possibly soon…
Read MoreExplore Your Vulva! Yes, Take A Look! A professional highlight of Lori Forner
Attention! Go ahead and explore your vulvas! (In a private setting, of course!) We don’t hear that very often do we? Check out this conversation with a brilliant and wonderful…
Read MoreDoes Sleep Really Matter for Chronic Pelvic Pain?
Does sleep really matter for chronic pelvic pain? Guest post by Jessica Reale, PT, DPT, WCS Did you know that most people will spend about 22 years of their lives…
Read MoreWhy Aren’t There More Women Leaders in Healthcare? Surprising Insights and Discussions About ‘Leaning In!’
Over the last few years, the disparity in women’s leadership opportunities has been highlighted by successful professionals such as Sheryl Sandberg (TED talk) and Anne-Marie Slaughter (Atlantic Article). CAN women…
Read MoreYour Vagina is Not Cussing: Good, Simple Vulvovaginal Hygiene Tips
Friends, Romans, Countrywomen – lend me your ear! All these people are WRONG! (and that’s probably one reason why they’re seeing me in the first place)
If you want my advice, I’m going to be succinct, clear and direct. You can wash your vulvovaginal area any way you’d like as long as you are in the shower, eliminate all soap and let warm water run over the area and only use your hands. Just call me the Henry Ford of the vagina…or is that weird?
Read MoreWhat IS Pelvic Physical Therapy and Why Doesn’t EVERYONE Know About It?
During graduate school (Northwestern shout out) for physical therapy over 15 years ago, I distinctly remember turning to a friend in class and stating emphatically…
Read MoreVaginal Dilator Guide for Patients. Dilators and the Brain? Pain, Fear, and Anxiety
There are different reasons to use vaginal dilators. This particular post focuses on providing dilator information for women facing fear, anxiety, and/or pain with regard to vaginal touch, finger insertion,…
Read More10 Common Misconceptions About Pelvic Physical Therapy
Have you ever heard of pelvic physical therapy before? Many have not, but this specialty can be a crucial part of someone’s complete medical care – for women, men, and…
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