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Call Us Today! 602-559-9700 | info@spoonerpt.com
PGP is offering a broad introduction to the Functional Manual Therapy® system of patient care with an intensive focus on the anatomical region of the pelvis. This two-day, 16-contact-hour lab course blends material from a spectrum of the core curriculum courses […]
As we celebrate Mother’s Day this month, it’s an opportune time to delve into the journey of women’s health, particularly focusing on pelvic floor wellness across the many stages women will experience in their lifetime.
Women can be empowered through tangible education and care provided by pelvic floor therapists at Spooner […]
By: Carrie Yaeger, PT, DPT, PRPC
The pelvic floor is often attributed as an issue that solely affects female athletes. This is not the case. Males, like females, have pelvic floors that work to help them perform athletically. However, it is largely overlooked.
The male pelvic floor is a group of 10 muscles that spans the […]
By: Jenna Opdahl, PT, DPT and Tarah Mundy, PT, DPT
Pelvic health therapy is not just about kegels! It encompasses a wide variety of diagnoses that affect your bladder, bowel, and sexual functions, and focuses on helping you achieve a higher quality of life. Whether you are trying to return to exercise following pregnancy and birth, […]
There are many changes to a woman’s body during pregnancy. Ligaments begin to stretch to support the uterus, feet may or may not swell and ache, and, most notably, the bump grows throughout the term. However, the mother’s heart rate has some noticeable changes during pregnancy as well.
In a study monitoring resting […]
The pelvic floor is complicated and often underestimated. In females, it is a 12-muscle puzzle piece that connects the upper and lower bodies. It also stabilizes, supports, and transmits power. Due to stressors or a range of hormonal changes that can happen, there are multiple instances in which the musculature can […]
Over the years, the field of physical therapy has been constantly evolving how and what we can treat. Spooner has been right in the center of this growth, extending our breadth of expertise in ways that allow us to help more people than ever before!
Here are 5 things you might not know […]
Pelvic floor dysfunction can be associated with frustration, pain, tension and weakness, and disruption to your everyday life. Urinary incontinence (UI) is a common dysfunction associated with the pelvic floor. What is urinary incontinence? UI is defined as a “loss of bladder control” or “urinary leakage.” If you have […]
1 in 7 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. Spooner physical therapist Cara Morrison, PT, DPT, a pelvic floor specialist says, “I think that in itself is really eye-opening. It’s really common. It’s also one of the most treatable cancers if it is caught early.”
“I didn’t know much about the pelvic […]
