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Laying the Foundations for Sex Positivity
I am by no means an expert, but to me, sex-positivity means the ability to embrace your sexuality as a normal, natural part of life and...
Catherine Apicella, PT, PRPC, PYT
Oct 29, 20213 min read
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Is Sex Painful? Here are Some Reasons Why, and What You Can Do about It.
Dyspareunia, or painful intercourse, can occur at any age. The reasons for it, however, can vary depending on your life stage. In this...
Catherine Apicella, PT, PRPC, PYT
Oct 11, 20214 min read
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Why Does it Hurt to Insert a Tampon?
We've all been there--every so often we feel the tampon as we insert it, and not in a good way! But pain every time you insert a tampon...
Catherine Apicella, PT, PRPC, PYT
Sep 17, 20212 min read
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What are the best and worst pelvic floor exercises?
So, the short answer is, it depends! Let me explain, but first, you will need to answer some questions… 1)What is your goal for exercise?...
Catherine Apicella, PT, PRPC, PYT
Jul 29, 20212 min read
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Self-Care Tips for the First Weeks Postpartum
This began as an email I recently sent to a client who requested some tips for early postpartum (<6 weeks) recovery. When I finished it,...
Catherine Apicella, PT, PRPC, PYT
Jun 7, 20213 min read
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The Intangible Benefits of Pelvic Floor PT
This blog post started as a caption for an Instagram Reel I did, but it turned out to be much more, so I decided to make it a blog post! ...
Catherine Apicella, PT, PRPC, PYT
Jun 2, 20213 min read
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Postpartum at Any Age
Anyone who has had a baby knows that birth is only the beginning of the journey. For many women, birth can create significant changes in...
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Apr 26, 20211 min read
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What's It Like To Work With Me?
So by now you may be thinking that you might benefit from pelvic floor physical therapy. For many people, the leap from considering it...
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Apr 6, 20213 min read
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About Me
I think it’s only fair that, as a pelvic health professional who learns about the most intimate details of my client’s lives, I offer...
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Apr 2, 20212 min read
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A Day in the Life
As a pelvic floor PT, I am honored to witness profound changes in my clients’ outlook and overall sense of wellbeing as a result of our...
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Mar 31, 20212 min read
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Who Would Benefit From Pelvic Floor PT?
In my last post, I mentioned a few issues that people might have if their pelvic floor muscles are not functioning optimally. Some of...
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Mar 27, 20212 min read
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What Does a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist Do?
This is a great question! I’ll start by explaining what the pelvic floor is, and why it’s important. The pelvic floor is a sling of...
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Mar 25, 20212 min read
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Breathe, Part 2: Taking a Full Breath
My previous post was an introduction to the diaphragm in all its glory, as well as an introduction to diaphragmatic breathing. I hope...
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Feb 19, 20213 min read
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Breathe, Part 1: Exploring the Diaphragm
As a physical therapist specializing in the pelvic floor, I incorporate the same one treatment with everyone who comes through my door,...
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Jan 30, 20213 min read
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Gynecological Exams: A Pain in the Pelvis?
The gynecological examination is usually never tops on anyone’s list of favorite activities. Having to strip naked, don a flimsy papery...
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Jan 22, 20213 min read
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