Tag Archives: Kegel

Getting The Most Out Of Kegel Exercises

Whether you first heard about kegels, or pelvic muscle exercises (PMEs), when reading an issue of Cosmopolitan Magazine or when you were looking for help with a bladder control problem, you probably know that you should be doing kegel exercises … Continue reading

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After Pelvic Floor Reconstruction

Thinking Long-Term By Lizanne Pastore, PT, MA, COMT Appeared in the February, 2013 issue of Quality Care® The decision to undergo pelvic reconstructive surgery to correct pelvic organ prolapse (POP) can be difficult. Women often wait years dealing with symptoms … Continue reading

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Prostate Cancer & Urinary Incontinence

By Jeffrey Albaugh, PhD, APRN, CUCNS Appeared in the September, 2012 issue of Quality Care® Prostate cancer is the most common non-skin cancer in men affecting one in every six men. Fortunately most of the time early stage prostate cancer … Continue reading

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Exercise Beneficial to Aging

By Joanne O’Connor, PT, OCS Originally appeared in the January, 2012 issue of Quality Care® Monthly Exercise is a lifelong friend. Research tells us regular exercise can slow the aging process and add years to out life span. Exercise benefits … Continue reading

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Pelvic Floor Strengthening: Part of your Daily Routine

By Tasha Mulligan, MPT, ATC, CSCS, a physical therapist, athletic trainer, and certified strength and conditioning specialist. She is the co-founder of PTpartners LLC and creator of Hab It: Pelvic Floor DVD. A consistent commitment to strengthening our pelvic floor … Continue reading

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