Caring for your neovagina: A brief guide

What is a vaginoplasty? A vaginoplasty is the surgical creation of a neovagina. The procedure may be done as part of someone’s transition, gender-affirming care and typically involves inverting penile tissue. And it may be performed for those with MRKH syndrome or other vaginal agenesis (which is when external genitalia/vulva develops but the vagina and […]

Vulvovaginal hygiene: As if skin care isn’t confusing enough!

Are you confused about skincare? Do I use a toner? Are oils good? When am I supposed to exfoliate? Moisturize? How often? And what about products? Are you feeling overwhelmed yet? Us, too! Thankfully, we CAN demystify skin care for your vulva and vagina! Yes, our genitals can benefit from their own skincare routine. Check […]

Vulvodynia

What is Vulvodynia? Vulvodynia is a general term for chronic vulvar pain (vulvo=vulva and dynia=pain). The vulva is the external genital tissue of someone assigned female at birth and includes the inner and outer labia, clitoris and vestibule (vaginal opening). It is thought to affect up to 16% of women(1), but unfortunately is often misdiagnosed […]

Bladder Pain Syndrome (BPS)/Interstitial Cystitis (IC)

Feeling beholden to your bladder? Stuck on the toilet for hours at a time? Pain before or during urination? An almost constant ache above the pubic bone? Never able to get completely emptied? Feeling like you have a UTI but tests are always negative? You may be experiencing bladder pain syndrome (BPS), sometimes called […]

Hip Labral Tear and Femoroacetabular Impingement: PT is first line of treatment

Hip labral tears and femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) can be a source of pain and discomfort in the hip joint, and the expected outcome depends on the severity of the tear or bony impingement and the individual’s overall health and treatment. In many cases, conservative treatment options such as rest, physical therapy, and anti-inflammatory medication may […]

C-Section Birth: Your Guide to Recovery

You’ve had a C-section- now what? An estimated 1 in 3 births occurs by Cesarean (C-section). Whether it was planned or unexpected, you may not know what to expect after delivery. Knowledge of your procedure may help you understand the healing process. What Happens During a C-Section A C-section is a surgical procedure that involves […]

Colorectal Cancer & Pelvic PT

This post is a personal one. I have some dear friends who have lost their parents to colorectal cancer. A friend recently shared that she has two colleagues with advanced colorectal cancer, both diagnosed in their 40’s. And a former patient inspired this post when she asked the question: “Why didn’t anyone talk to me […]

Hard-Flaccid Syndrome: Getting to the root of the problem

Hard-flaccid syndrome is a frustrating and real condition, yet it is not always recognized by medical professionals. A recent review of the current literature on hard-flaccid syndrome was released in 2020 in the journal Basic and Clinical Andrology and gives us some insight into the common symptoms, causes, and treatments available. More research is needed, […]

Postpartum return to running and impact exercises. Are you ready?

Postpartum return to running and impact exercises: Are you ready? Congratulations on the birth of your baby! How will you know when you can start exercising again? After having a baby, returning to physical exercise and high impact exercises, such as running, is a high priority for many active women. Until recently, there were no […]

Pelvic Telehealth: Virtual PT!

You can’t make it to your visit in person- is telehealth right for you? Most of our patients prefer to come to their pelvic PT sessions in person. But sometimes, life has other plans: Your wheels are getting serviced, or in a time crunch to get to the clinic and back to the office for […]