These two fantastic pelvic physical therapists joined our team this year. The year 2020 has been a year of uncertainly and change, and with this, growth. We are fortunate this year to all be doing what we love- practicing pelvic Read More …
Category: Pediatric
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 …
Eugene Parenting Group hosted by Pelvic Wellness Center
We’re happy to be providing space for the Eugene Conscious Parenting Group, starting this month! Learn about new research in brain development, revolutionary philosophies of child-rearing, and how to use your own unique gifts to raise emotionally healthy children. Receive 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 …
Pediatric Physical Therapy can help with bedwetting
Not many people know that Pediatric Physical Therapy can help with bedwetting. In the traditional sense, physical therapy is associated with rehabilitation after injury. Physical therapists specializing in the pelvic floor are highly qualified healthcare providers who are dedicated to Read More …
Fiber, water intake for children: Healthy bowel habits
Is your child getting enough fiber in their diet? Do you know how many bowel movements they have per week? Asking children about their bowel habits is not a common conversation at the dinner table, and arguably there are better Read More …