Category: Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy

Physical Therapy Resolves Vaginismus and Dyspareunia

Physical Therapy Resolves Vaginismus and Dyspareunia

Dr. Maureen O’Keefe, DPT | February 11, 2022 Have you wondered if physical therapy can resolve vaginismus and dyspareunia and, if so, what does it entail? We have answers to your questions! We are Purple Mountain Physical Therapy, located in Grand Rapids, Michigan and we specialize in providing physical therapy to resolve your vaginismus and […]

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Pelvic Floor Exercises for Women

Pelvic floor exercises for women

Dr. Maureen O’Keefe, DPT | February 7, 2022 Are You Looking For Pelvic Floor Exercises For Women? Wondering where to start? Here we will give you some tips! We are Purple Mountain Physical Therapy, located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and we specialize in pelvic floor dysfunction for women, men, and kids. This means that every […]

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Why is My Child Bloated?

Picture of Physical Therapist Standing, Holding weight, near Purple Mountain PT sign with Pediatric Bladder & Bowel PT banner

Why is my child bloated? If you are looking for information and tips for how to fix bloating for your child, read on. At Purple Mountain Physical Therapy we specialize in bladder and bowel rehabilitation for children and adults. Our licensed physical therapist is specifically trained in pediatric bladder and bowel development and many times […]

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Exercise in Pregnancy: A Physical Therapists Perspective

Strength training in pregnancy

At Purple Mountain Physical Therapy we specialize in treating pregnant and postpartum women and advising them on exercise in pregnancy. We are keenly aware of the strength and capacity a person who is pregnant has! You’re growing another human being and also living an active life! It’s pretty cool what we women can do and […]

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What is Pelvic Floor Dysfunction?

Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

What is Pelvic Floor Dysfunction? Here at Purple Mountain PT we specialize in diagnosing and treating individuals who have pelvic floor dysfunction. The pelvic floor muscles influence the muscle function of your pelvis, hips, abdomen, thighs and low back. They also contribute to the ability to keep the bladder and bowel under control. When these […]

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When Can I Start Potty Training?

When can I start potty training? Picture of little girl on a child's portable potty, seated next to her teddy bear who is also on a child's portable potty chair. Little girl is teaching teddy bear how to go potty on the toilet.

If you are wondering When You Can Start Potty Training Your Child, We have some answers for you! You have found the leading bladder and bowel physical therapy clinic in Grand Rapids, Michigan. We know that the process of starting potty training can be overwhelming. We help adults and children overcome pelvic floor dysfunction, pelvic […]

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Do I Have Pelvic Floor Dysfunction?

Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

You have found the leading pelvic health physical therapy clinic in Grand Rapids. We specialize in treating pelvic floor dysfunction. So many of our patients come to us and ask, “do I have pelvic floor dysfunction?” There are certain signs and symptoms related to pelvic floor dysfunction that we’ll detail here. We have an interview […]

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Physical Therapy Can Stop Bedwetting!

Photo of woman holding a model of a pelvis with headline that reads Physical Therapy Can Stop Bedwetting, beneath that is a photo of a dictionary with the word "bedwetting" highlighted. Beneath that is a caption that says Physical Therapy Teaches Your Child How to Control Their Bladder & Stop Bedwetting.

Did you know that physical therapy can help your child’s bedwetting? We are pediatric bladder and bowel physical therapists right here in Grand Rapids, Michigan and we help bedwetting! At Purple Mountain Physical Therapy, here in Grand Rapids, Michigan, we specialize in pelvic health physical therapy and this includes pediatric bladder and bowel health. We […]

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Bladder Physical Therapy Near Grand Rapids

Female patient seated, talking to bladder physical therapist in Grand Rapids who is holding model of the pelvis showing the pelvic floor muscles and how bladder physical therapy can help retrain the bladder.

If you are looking for Bladder Physical Therapy near Grand Rapids, you have found the right place. Are you tired of bladder problems?  Frustrated and uncertain about what is going on and how to get it better?  Have you tried kegels or other at-home solutions and find this problem just doesn’t change?  If this sounds […]

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Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy for Overactive Bladder in Grand Rapids

Pelvic Floor PT for Overactive Bladder

If You Think You Have A Small Bladder and You are Always Going to the Bathroom More Often than Every 2-4 Hours, You may Benefit from Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy for Overactive Bladder. We are Right Here in Grand Rapids and We Specialize in this Condition! Individuals who have overactive bladder may be urinating as […]

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