The Next Step: navigating perimenopause and menopause
Menopause is a point in time. It is when you have stopped having a period for 12 months. The transition toward that moment in time can bring on a lot of symptoms, that can be pretty awful to deal...
View ArticleFoundational Concepts is Growing!
Foundational Concepts is expanding: on July 1, 2024 we opened our fifth clinic! There have been many physicians, providers and patients asking for a clinic in the eastern area of the KC metro, and we...
View ArticleSome simple exercises to help with urinary leakage
Urinary incontinence or the leaking of pee can be caused by various factors, including pregnancy, childbirth, aging, or different medical conditions like high blood pressure and diabetes. While this...
View ArticlePelvic Girdle Pain in Pregnancy: Is a Belt right for me?
Pregnancy is an amazing journey that brings profound changes to a woman’s body. Alongside the joy and anticipation, many expecting mothers also experience discomfort, particularly in the pelvic...
View ArticlePelvic Floor Physical Therapy for Bladder Pain
Dealing with bladder pain can be a debilitating experience that significantly impacts daily life. Whether the pain stems from interstitial cystitis, urinary tract infections, or other pelvic floor...
View ArticlePersistent Pain: What is happening and how we can understand it.
Our Nervous system is an amazing network that generally keeps us in a balanced place. When you are in balance, your sense of touch, movement, temperature and general feeling of being safe and sound...
View ArticleEndometriosis & pelvic floor physical therapy
Endometriosis is a chronic and often debilitating condition where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside it, causing pain, inflammation, and a range of other symptoms. Managing this...
View ArticleMenopause and Frozen Shoulder
Frozen shoulder, or adhesive capsulitis, presents as stiffness and pain in the shoulder joint. It typically progresses through three phases: freezing, frozen, and thawing. This condition can...
View ArticleEhlers-Danlos Syndrome: is weight lifting safe?
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) is a group of connective tissue disorders characterized by hypermobility, leading to joint hypermobility, joint dislocations, and increased risk of injuries. Managing EDS...
View ArticleInterstitial Cystitis: Painful bladder and pelvic floor physical therapy.
Interstitial cystitis (IC), also known as painful bladder syndrome, is a chronic condition characterized by bladder pain, urinary urgency, and frequent urination. While the exact cause of IC is still...
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