Functional rehabilitation is an important aspect of the overall recovery process after breast cancer surgery. Breast cancer surgery, including mastectomy or lumpectomy, can result in physical limitations and discomfort that may affect daily activities, such as dressing, bathing, and reaching overhead. Functional rehabilitation aims to improve mobility, strength, and function after surgery. Common Problems encountered …
It’s estimated that 1 in 3 women may experience pelvic organ prolapse in their lifetime. Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is a condition when your pelvic organs bladder, uterus or rectum, herniate thru your vaginal canal.While it’s often assumed that POP is caused due to weak pelvic floor muscles, the true cause is excessive downward pressure …
All new moms! May I have your attention please.. ‼️ Are you struggling with “mummy tummy”(aka DRA – Diastasis Recti Abdominis)❓ This study published in 2016 shows that we need not obsess with “closing the gap” (diastasis recti – mummy tummy) but make the connection stronger.💯 J Orthop Sports Phys Ther: Behavior of the Linea Alba During a …
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A guide for patients who had a lumpectomy, mastectomy, sentinel node biopsy or axillary node dissection. Read this information to learn: • How you can expect to feel • What daily activities you can do • What exercises to do after your surgery • How scar massage can help • Other helpful resources We would …
This 10- question survey would be able to help people with pelvic floor dysfunction be diagnosed earlier. If you answer “yes” to three or more of the following questions , you may likely have a pelvic floor dysfunction and would benefit with consulting a pelvic health physiotherapist. Cozeans screening tool 1. I sometimes have pelvic …
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What is pelvic health physiotherapy? Pelvic health physiotherapy also called as pelvic floor physiotherapy is therapy to address the pain and function related to issues originating from or involving the pelvic area.Pelvic area is the lower part of the trunk of the human body between the abdomen and the legs (sometimes also called pelvic region …
I laughed so hard ! Have you seen that meme which says I laughed so hard tears rolled down my leg? It’s funny, isn’t it? Except, it’s not ! It’s not funny that a clinical condition is normalized by humor. It’s not funny that women are told “suck it up, buttercup! It’s not OK that …