We are thrilled to have Dr. Giselle Roedel, DPT join the PWC team. Giselle joins our practice with over 20 years experience in the specialty of pelvic physical therapy. She offers a broad range of experience to deliver exceptional, individualized Read More …
Category: Incontinence
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary incontinence (UI) is an incredibly common condition, with an estimated 33 million Americans suffering from UI. Often when conditions are common, we tend to associate them with being normal or expected. For example, we work with countless postpartum individuals Read More …
Join Shannon & Judy for a fun, informative Girls Night Out! Thursday March 5th, 7-9 p.m. at Eugene Yoga
Pelvic Floor Yoga Workshop in Salem!
Pelvic Floor Yoga Workshop Saturday February 28th at Indigo Wellness Center 1-4:00 p.m. Your instructor, Judy Abel, PT will educate you about the pelvis, common pelvic dysfunctions and will teach valuable skills through yoga poses (asanas) that can improve circulation, stabilize and help build stamina of Read More …
Yoga for the Pelvic Floor Series Starts Jan. 22, 2015
The next Yoga for the Pelvic Floor Series starts Thursday, January 23rd at 7:00 p.m. taught by our own PT, Judy Abel. The series runs for five consecutive weeks and will be informative about the anatomy and issues of the Read More …
Speak the language, start the dialog about ‘accidents’, bedwetting, urges Pelvic Wellness Center
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 28, 2013 EUGENE, OR – According to Judy Abel, PT, co-founder of Pelvic Wellness Center in Eugene and Salem, before the causes of a child’s bedwetting, bladder and bowel problems can be diagnosed, a sometimes difficult Read More …
Kids at Camp: Supporting good ‘potty habits’ when routines change
During the school year, your child may have mastered a routine that encouraged good “potty habits,” reducing or eliminating issues with daytime wetting. But what happens when routines are broken – when school’s out for summer and your child’s signed Read More …
An in-depth look at possible diagnoses for your child’s bedwetting, bladder and bowel problems
In our previous blog, we listed some possible medical causes for your child’s bladder and bowel problems. Today, we will go into more depth of some of these diagnoses, what they mean, and how you can make sense of this Read More …
What to expect at a pediatric pelvic physical therapy appointment
So, your child has bladder and bowel issues and you’ve decided to take them to a pediatric pelvic physical therapy therapist. Your next question may be: what can I expect when I take my child to the doctor or pediatric Read More …
Children and “accidents”: What’s causing urinary problems?
We’ve been discussing children and accidents to great lengths over the last few months. Children who experience bladder problems after the age of 5 may also experience social anxiety, loss of self-esteem, and the confidence to participate in activities with Read More …