The muscles and ligaments of the pelvic floor form a complex anatomical structure that is linked to multiple major organ systems. This means that issues with the pelvic floor – caused by…
The pelvic floor is an important consideration in women’s health physical therapy, but it plays an equally vital role for men. This is because the muscles and connective tissue that make up…
Written by Bryn Zolty, PT As many as 17% of women may experience pain in the vulva (the area outside of the vagina), also referred to as vulvodynia. There can be many…
Written by Karen Bruno, PT We think of digestive processes as all happening in the stomach and intestines. However, the tenth cranial nerve, also known as the vagus nerve, plays a critical…
Written by Marzena Bard, PTA Daily stretching is important for flexibility, preventing injury during exercise, and general musculoskeletal health, but some people may find that their stretching routine is not as effective…
The muscles of the pelvic floor – the levator ani muscles, the coccygeus muscle, and the connective tissue in the region – span the whole area underneath the pelvis and support and…