Category: stress incontinence

How to fix Diastasis Recti without Surgery

Guest blog post written by Meenakshi Singh, PT pelvic health specialist & owner of Revive Physical Therapy in Issaquah, Washington What is Diastasis Recti? Diastasis Recti which is commonly known as mommy tummy is a separation of Rectus Abdominis (6 pack )muscle from the midline connective tissue called linea alba. The Linea alba is connective […]

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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?

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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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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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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 PT in Grand Rapids!

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You Have Found The Best Pelvic Floor PTs in Grand Rapids! Here at Purple Mountain Physical Therapy we offer advanced and expert pelvic floor PT in Grand Rapids for women, men and children. We understand that when you have a pelvic problem you don’t know where to go to receive your care and you want […]

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Pediatric Bladder Physical Therapist Near Grand Rapids, Michigan

Graphic art showing mom sitting on a stool holding daughter in her lap. Daughter is high fiving a female physical therapist who is sitting on a stool,, facing mom and child. Title says Pediatric Bladder and Bowel Physical Therapist. The best in Grand Rapids. Call Today 616-516-4334

You Have Found The Top Pediatric Bladder Physical Therapist in Grand Rapids, Michigan! Pediatric bladder physical therapy is a specialty within the field of PT that helps kiddos learn how to control their bladder & bowels. Many parents ask us what is pediatric bladder physical therapy? Well, most moms have some awareness of pelvic floor […]

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How Do You Know if You Need Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy

Image for the blog how do I know I need Pelvic floor Physical Therapy? Pelvic floor dysfunction

Let’s clear up the mystery of knowing if you need pelvic floor physical therapy! Quite often there is limited understanding of what the pelvic floor muscles do and whether these muscles might be a problem. The pelvic floor muscles are located inside the bones of your pelvis and sit like a hammock inside you. On […]

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