Women’s Health

November 29, 2008 by admin  
Filed under Uncategorized

Our Women’s Health Program offers assistance to clients within a caring and private setting. Jane K. O’Brien, MSPT, member of the American Physical Therapy Association, Section on Women’s Health, will create a treatment program tailored specifically for the individual needs of the client.

  • Pelvic Floor Dysfunction (PFD)
  • Overactive Bladder ( OAB)
  • post Breast Surgery Care
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Osteoporosis
  • Pre and Post partum Care
  • Lymph edema/breast cancer
  • Pre natal Fitness
  • Abdominal Rehab ( post surgical/ diastasis)

Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

PFD includes a myriad of diagnoses which affect both men and women. Symptoms may limit a person’s ability to perform daily activities, cause one to change exercise habits and create embarrassment.

Pelvic Floor Muscle Weakness

  • Urinary and fecal incontinence
  • Pelvic organ prolapse
  • Post prostatectomy

Pelvic Pain

  • Levator Ani Syndrome
  • Penetration Pain
  • Hips, Abdomen, Low Back, buttocks
  • Sacroiliac ( SIJ) pain
  • Painful intercourse
  • Dysmenorrhea ( painful periods)
  • Vulvodynia
  • Endometriosis, Abdominal Adhesions

Both men and women can benefit from our services for PFD. We have answers and solutions. PFD is common but not normal. You can take control of your symptoms and often relieve them completely.

Incontinence Helpful Hints

  1. Allow no more than 2-4 hours between voiding.
  2. Avoid bladder irritant of tea, fruit juices, acids
  3. Consume adequate water and fiber
  4. Squeeze before you sneeze
  5. Avoid liquids 2-3 hours before bedtime
  6. Avoid tendency to go “Just In Case” ( JIC pees)
  7. Do your Kegels 10 seconds each 30-80 times per day.

Women’s Health and Wellness

January 26, 2008 by admin  
Filed under Services, Women's Health

Our Women’s Health Program offers assistance to clients within a caring and private setting. Jane K. O’Brien, MSPT, member of the American Physical Therapy Association, Section on Women’s Health, will create a treatment program tailored specifically for the individual needs of the client.

  • Pelvic Floor Dysfunction (PFD)
  • Overactive Bladder ( OAB)
  • post Breast Surgery Care
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Osteoporosis
  • Pre and Post partum Care
  • Lymph edema/breast cancer
  • Pre natal Fitness
  • Abdominal Rehab ( post surgical/ diastasis)

Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

PFD includes a myriad of diagnoses which affect both men and women. Symptoms may limit a person’s ability to perform daily activities, cause one to change exercise habits and create embarrassment.

Pelvic Floor Muscle Weakness

  • Urinary and fecal incontinence
  • Pelvic organ prolapse
  • Post prostatectomy

Pelvic Pain

  • Levator Ani Syndrome
  • Penetration Pain
  • Hips, Abdomen, Low Back, buttocks
  • Sacroiliac ( SIJ) pain
  • Painful intercourse
  • Dysmenorrhea ( painful periods)
  • Vulvodynia
  • Endometriosis, Abdominal Adhesions

Both men and women can benefit from our services for PFD. We have answers and solutions. PFD is common but not normal. You can take control of your symptoms and often relieve them completely.

Incontinence Helpful Hints

  1. Allow no more than 2-4 hours between voiding.
  2. Avoid bladder irritant of tea, fruit juices, acids
  3. Consume adequate water and fiber
  4. Squeeze before you sneeze
  5. Avoid liquids 2-3 hours before bedtime
  6. Avoid tendency to go “Just In Case” ( JIC pees)
  7. Do your Kegels 10 seconds each 30-80 times per day.