How Physical Therapy Can Help

Many gynecologists refer patients suffering from pelvic pain to physical therapists who specialize in the pelvic region. Recent research has shown how essential pelvic physical therapy can be in treating problems, such as vulvodynia and dyspareunia, that cause pelvic pain. Read More …

Pediatric Incontinence Explained-Physical Therapy Can Help

While most people associate incontinence with adults, many children are affected by incontinence as well. Children can lose control of their bladder, which can result in accidental urination. This can occur both during the day and at night (bed-wetting). The Read More …

Shannon’s Podcast on KMUZ in Salem

One of our physical therapists, Shannon was interviewed by radio host Melanie Zermer from KMUZ on November 27, 2012 about our pelvic floor physical therapy programs here at Pelvic Wellness Center. Click Here  to here the full broadcast. The focus Read More …

Pelvic Floor Anatomy Explained-Video

For all of you out there  dealing with incontinence, pelvic pain, or have children with bowel and/or bladder issues, including bedwetting (enuresis) check out this informative video that explains the anatomy of the pelvis.  Pelvic floor physical therapy is an Read More …

Is Childhood Enuresis a Risk Factor for Bladder Dysfunction in Adult Life?

In a recent study at the University of Campinas, in Brazil, researchers set out to determine if there was a relationship between enuresis (bed-wetting) in childhood, and urinary incontinence in adulthood.  They found that those study participants who had Mixed Read More …

You Don’t Have to Live With Vaginal Pain

Vaginal discomfort and pain are common occurrences, affecting millions of women and interfering with their quality of life.  Often times, women don’t speak up, and if they do, are commonly told nothing can be done.  There are, however, many treatment Read More …

Bed Wetting (Nocturnal Enuresis) can be cured with laxatives.

Bed wetting can be an issue for many kids, both boy and girls. A study by Steve James Hodges, M.D. Assistant Professor, Surgical Sciences-Urology, shows that one commonly missed cause of bed wetting is constipation. The study used laxatives as Read More …