by Dr. Ashley Newton PT, DPT Pelvic organ prolapse occurs when the pelvic area does not adequately support the pelvic organs above. The ability to support is based on connective tissue, nerve functioning, and pelvic floor and core muscle strength and coordination. Pelvic organ prolapse can often create bothersome symptoms for people including heaviness […]
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Friday with Friends
631. Pelvic Health with Physical Therapists Dr. Ashley Newton and Becky Keller
Feb 24, 2023
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PT Corner with Friends
Exercise and Pelvic Organ Prolapse
By Ashley Newton
Sep 22, 2022
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PT Corner with Friends
To Kegel or Not to Kegel
By Ashley Newton
Sep 1, 2022
By Dr. Ashley Newton, PT, DPT Intra-abdominal pressure is the pressure within the abdominal cavity created by the interaction between the abdominal wall and organs. This pressure changes with breathing and the resistance from the abdominal wall. When you are lifting an object or even lifting a limb, you increase intra-abdominal pressure. The […]
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PT Corner with Friends
What Does It Mean To Have A Strong Pelvic Floor?
By Ashley Newton
Mar 25, 2022
by Ashley Newton, PT, DPT Pelvic floor strength is more than just the ability to squeeze the muscles while waiting in line for the bathroom. Pelvic floor muscle functioning is about a muscle’s ability to adapt and the amount of muscle activity it is able to generate and coordinate. So let’s dive into pelvic […]