Highland Physical Therapy

How does lifting affect your pelvic floor?

Photo by ChaseStrong Facebook page Your pelvic floor muscles are part of your deep core muscles consisting of: Transverse Abdominis, multifidus on your back, pelvic floor and diaphragm. Pelvic floor functions to stabilize the bottom of your core canister Any increase in pressure to the canister (from holding your breath, straining, or even just lifting … Read more

Post-Prostatectomy Incontinence- Prostatectomy and the Pelvic floor part 3

If you have been following along with me for a while in these blogs we have already covered some of the more common side effects from prostate cancer treatment and prostate removal. If you haven’t, scroll down to read more about post prostatectomy pain and erectile dysfunction. One of the most common and probably most … Read more

Prostatectomy and the Pelvic Floor Part 2

Erectile Dysfunction- try physical therapy first! Erectile dysfunction is defined as the inability to get or maintain an erection that is firm enough for satisfying sexual activity. It can also refer to the inability to get or maintain an erection that is as rigid as it used to be (1). Erectile dysfunction is more common … Read more