There are some changes coming up just around the corner here at Pelvic Wellness Center. We wanted to let all those who have been with us in the past, present, or in the near future, know about the transition happening. Read More …
Author: Shannon Forrestall, PT
Sacral Nerve Stimulation Provides Hope For Millions Of People Suffering From Bowel Incontinence
A new procedure is now available for the treatment of chronic bowel incontinence, a disorder impacting the lives of more than 18 million Americans. The treatment, called InterStim® Therapy is a minimally invasive procedure which uses electrical impuls…
Pregnancy and you: Pregnancy weight gain — Know the factors
Pregnancy weight gain can be touchy, whether you’re gaining too much — or too little.
Self-esteem, empathy make for better sex
“Sexual health includes sexual well-being, and sexual enjoyment is an important part [of that],” said study researcher Adena Galinsky, of Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. “How people interact and their ability to listen to each other and take Read More …
Urinary Incontinence Doubles Risk Of Postpartum Depression
Women with urinary incontinence after giving birth are almost twice as likely to develop postpartum depression as those without incontinence, according to a new study led by Wendy Sword, a professor in McMaster University’s School of Nursing. Click here to Read More …
Love your Pelvic Floor!!
The sun is shining, and summer is finally on it’s way here! That means it’s time for walks, bike rides, and laughing until your belly hurts! Is your goal to do all of theses things this summer without being worried about accidents? Read More …
Pelvic Organ Prolapse: Pelvic Organs Given The Slip By The Protein Fibulin-5
Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is a disabling condition that affects almost 50% of women over the age of 50. It occurs when the muscles and ligaments supporting a woman’s pelvic organs weaken such that the pelvic organs slip out of Read More …
Intersititial Cystits and Physical Therapy
Many people with interstitial cystitis (IC) and their physicians are turning to physical therapy to help ease IC symptoms and pain. This kind of therapy is especially helpful if you have pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD). Physical therapy may take several Read More …
Shannon is Quoted in the Eugene Register Guard-April 4th, 2011
Co-founders/Physical Therapists Shannon Forrestall and Judy Abel were interviewed for a recent article in the Eugene Register Guard Newspaper regarding women’s entrepreneurship in Lane County. We are proud to be entering our fourth year here in Lane County as an Read More …
Mindfulness Meditation
True, stress, anger, disappointments, frustrations, and other negative emotions adversely affect our minds and even bodies. Such negative emotions and actions should be dealt effectively and set-backs should be accepted without injuring our health. Mindfulness Meditation is that medicine which Read More …