What is pelvic floor OCCUPATIONAL therapy?
Isabel Hartounian Isabel Hartounian

What is pelvic floor OCCUPATIONAL therapy?

In the context of pelvic floor therapy, OTs may focus on addressing the impact of pelvic floor dysfunction on a person's daily activities, including self-care, work, leisure, and participation in social activities.

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Should I do Kegels?
Isabel Hartounian Isabel Hartounian

Should I do Kegels?

Are you wondering if you should do Kegels? While Kegels have been a go-to exercise for pelvic floor strengthening, there may be a better way to influence your pelvic floor health.

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Diastasis Recti & the Pelvic Floor
Isabel Hartounian Isabel Hartounian

Diastasis Recti & the Pelvic Floor

How Do You Help Moms with Diastasis?

As a pelvic floor therapist, I get asked this quite a bit. Diastasis recti is very common in pregnancy as your body makes room for your baby to grow. However, the wrong exercises or body mechanics can make the stretching worse. Often, it’s a sign that your core is not firing well. But, there’s hope!

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Easing Pelvic & Endo Pain
Isabel Hartounian Isabel Hartounian

Easing Pelvic & Endo Pain

Dealing with pelvic or endometriosis pain? Try these methods to ease your discomfort! We explore heating pads, e-stim devices, and pelvic floor therapy.

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Beyond the 6-Week Checkup
Isabel Hartounian Isabel Hartounian

Beyond the 6-Week Checkup

Many moms don’t receive guidance on how their body mechanics change as their belly grows in pregnancy or how to deal with issues that arise in postpartum.

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