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June 29, 2015
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IS POOPING A PAIN IN THE BUTT?

POOPING: DO YOU DREAD IT? Pooping. Not a topic most of us feel comfortable discussing. But guess what? We all do it. However, some have an easier time of it than others. For those who suffer pooping difficulties it can really make life miserable. One’s entire life can revolve around whether to force it, or […]
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June 15, 2015
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Visceral Manipulation

In order to enhance current treatment techniques, Denise Nichols, OTR/L and Lisa Edwards, MOTR/L, BSRS attended the Visceral Manipulation I course in April which focused on viscera and organs in the abdomen. They plan on attending Visceral Manipulation II in January of 2016. Motion is a sign of life. Everything in the universe is in […]
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May 13, 2015
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Posture and Pelvic Organ Prolapse

As a child I was told practice makes permanent—not perfect. In the case of posture, many of us have practiced habits and positions that now feel permanent, even though they aren’t the best positions for our neck, back, or internal organs. If you have been diagnosed by your physician with a pelvic organ prolapse, or […]
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April 23, 2015
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The Real Truth About Gluten

What is gluten, you ask? Gluten is a Latin word for glue – it’s a protein found in certain grains (wheat, rye, barley and spelt). Basically, gluten is sticky stuff that holds things together. No human can digest gluten completely; we don’t have the enzymes to break the protein down. It gets broken down into chunks called […]
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April 23, 2015
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How to Perform Kegel Exercises for Men

Yes, men need to Kegel too. It takes diligence to identify your pelvic floor muscles. It is important to understand how to correctly contract and relax them. Here are some pointers: Find the right muscles. To identify your pelvic floor muscles, stop urination in midstream or tighten the muscles that keep you from passing gas. […]
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March 16, 2015
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Breathing With Positional Changes and ADL’s

I frequently hear from patients that they have urine leakage when they sit up, stand up, get out of the car, or lifting heavy objects including their children. Many times this occurs because the person is holding their breath. When you hold your breath, your diaphragm contracts and is being held in its lowered position […]
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February 6, 2015
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Pelvic Organ Prolapse And The Role of Pelvic Floor Therapy

Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is a lot more common than many realize. Many women who are referred to pelvic floor therapy with a diagnosis of POP are experiencing a multitude of emotions. A very common statement includes “I have never heard of such a thing.” Yet once you do a little research you will find […]
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September 30, 2014
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Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth

Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth SIBO is a cause of malabsorption of food in the small intestine. The small intestine does not have a high number of bacteria unlike the large intestine.  When there are too many bacteria in the small intestine the bacteria uses up the nutrients (carbohydrates) that would otherwise be used by the […]
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August 15, 2014
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Stress Management

People respond to stress in many different ways and use a multitude of ways to cope with it. Unfortunately, many of us use unhealthy or ineffective ways to cope and the results are frequently unsuccessful. Trying new ways to cope with stress, adding to what you already do, or modifying your current strategies can be […]
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June 30, 2014
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Sex is an ADL, too

Occupational therapists are trained to provide treatment to restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients suffering from injuries or disease (Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Dept. of Labor, 2004). OTs are invested in helping patients function in their roles, whether its housework, recreation, or employment. OTs help patients […]
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