If You Have Hypermobility and/or Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and are Wondering if this Can Cause Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, You’ve Come to the Right Place to Learn. Individuals who have hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS) have a connective tissue disorder that is associated with defective collage production. While EDS has 13 or 14 subtypes, research continues to be […]
Can Pelvic Floor Therapy Fix Prolapse Symptoms and Help You Avoid Surgery? So many of our patients have been diagnosed with pelvic organ prolapse and reach out to us wondering if pelvic floor therapy can help fix their prolapse, help them avoid surgery and help them reduce their uncomfortable prolapse symptoms such as pelvic pressure, […]
Tips to Prevent Pelvic Floor Injury During Childbirth Did you know that about 20% of first-time moms experience pelvic floor injuries during childbirth? This is why our PTs are strong advocates for effectively preparing your body for childbirth. If you are pregnant and interested in preventing pelvic floor injury during childbirth, you’ve found the right […]
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy for Menopause Can Help Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause, Pelvic Organ Prolapse, Bladder Problems, Vaginal Atrophy, Pelvic Pain and Intimacy Challenges The bothersome menopause symptoms involving your vagina, pelvis, pelvic floor, pelvic organ support, pelvis, back & hips and the quality of your intimate life are caused by more than simply reducing […]
Can Physical Therapy Naturally Help Menopause? The answer is yes! When women experience symptoms of menopause in the pelvic region, such as vulvovaginal changes, bladder control problems, or prolapse, often they have no idea that physical therapy offers safe, natural, and nonsurgical solutions to many pelvic symptoms of menopause. Below, we explore more about pelvic […]
Can Physical Therapy Help My IC? If you have been diagnosed with interstitial cystitis and are struggling with chronic pain and urinary frequency and urgency and would like natural and effective treatment, have you completed physical therapy from a specialist, licensed physical therapist? Here at Purple Mountain PT, we specialize in treating interstitial cystitis, […]
If You Are Looking For Help With Bladder Leaks, We Have Tips! There’s nothing more frustrating than enjoying yourself and trying to get things accomplished during your day and then having to deal with uncomfortable bladder leakage. If you are wondering how to help your bladder leakage, our PTs specialize in helping women, men and […]
Why Does Sex Hurt After Having a Baby? Moms, this one is for you if intimacy and penetrative sex hurt after having a baby. We are Purple Mountain Physical Therapy in Grand Rapids, Michigan and our licensed physical therapists specialize in treating pregnancy and postpartum conditions including painful sex, also called dyspareunia, vaginismus, pelvic girdle […]
If you have pain from endometriosis and are wondering if physical therapy helps endometriosis, the answer is yes! Read on to learn how we can help your endometriosis pain! We are Purple Mountain Physical Therapy, a specialty pelvic health and TMJ disorder pain clinic in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Our licensed physical therapists have advanced training […]
Author | Dr. Maureen O’Keefe, DPT pelvic health, back pain, neck pain and TMJ disorder specialist physical therapist. Experienced with treating people who have Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome & bladder problems or pelvic floor dysfunction. Can Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Contribute to Bladder Problems or Pelvic Floor Dysfunction? If you have Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and also are experiencing some bladder […]
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