Have you been told that Kegels are the answer to your pelvic floor problems? Misconception: A dysfunctional pelvic floor (pelvic floor weakness, pelvic floor pain, incontinence, prolapse) needs kegels to get stronger. Truth: Kegels don’t get to the root cause of the problem. The why behind the failure of the pelvic floor muscles is a full-body system problem. Consider the Full-Body System Somewhere in the system (the pelvis, low back, hips, leg alignment, ankle flexibility

Pelvic Health Physical Therapist Francesca Durant explains the canister concept and how posture, breath, impact the pelvic floor.

What To Expect When You Go For A Pelvic Health Physical Therapy Evaluation Is the idea of getting a pelvic health evaluation intimidating? You should feel free to speak with your pelvic health physical therapist in the same manner you speak to your OBGYN. The same confidentiality applies. A Pelvic Health physical therapist's goal should be to create a comfortable space for you to share your symptoms, discuss your concerns, determine the root of the problem, in order to resolv

Pelvic Health Physical Therapist Francesca Durant explains the four important functions of the pelvic floor and how they impact your life.

Day One Recovery Tips and Exercises for New Mothers. Are you about to give birth or have given birth and are unsure about your recovery? Many postnatal women are surprised by the recovery process after delivery. It's not hard to grasp that 9 months of pregnancy and delivery would dramatically impact your body, it simply isn't discussed openly. In the United States, so much of the information provided to mothers is about newborn care, not postnatal recovery. Yes, it is time to

Physical Therapist and Pilates Instructor, Francesca Durant explains the importance of core breath during exercise for pelvic health.