by Heather Jeffcoat, PT, DPT | Aug 7, 2021 | blog post, cancer rehabilitation, sexual function | Blog
This article introduces common unwanted side effects that affect sexual function after cancer and discusses strategies to counteract these symptoms. Sexuality can be a big part of who we are as individuals. Sexual functioning can be defined as “specific physical,...
by Heather Jeffcoat, PT, DPT | Aug 5, 2021 | back pain, blog post, constipation | Blog
This article will go over what a Tarlov cyst is, what symptoms can arise from having a Tarlov cyst, how it is diagnosed, and common conservative and surgical treatments. What is a Tarlov Cyst? Tarlov cysts are sacral perineural cysts that consist of cerebrospinal...
by Heather Jeffcoat, PT, DPT | Aug 1, 2021 | chronic pelvic pain, endometriosis, interstitial cystitis, painful bladder syndrome, pelvic pain, prostatitis, vaginismus, vestibulitis, vestibulodynia, vulvodynia | Diagnoses
About Vaginismus and Genito-Pelvic Penetration Disorder Involuntary muscle spasms involving the superficial and deep pelvic floor muscles that typically cause painful entry, limiting or preventing intercourse, tampon insertion or pelvic exams. Women with vaginismus do...
by Heather Jeffcoat, PT, DPT | Jul 27, 2021 | foam rollers, home gym, muscle pain | Huffington Post
In this article by Nicole Pajer for the Huffington Post I was asked to discuss the best foam roller to release muscle tension. Here is a brief synopsis of the article, along with a link to the full article below. Heather Jeffcoat, DPT When the pandemic struck, those...
by Heather Jeffcoat, PT, DPT | Jun 14, 2021 | mens health, prostate health, urinary incontinence | Blog
In this Blog Post We Highlight an Important Aspect of Mens Health: Incontinence Although it is more common to experience urinary incontinence in females compared to men, men can still experience urinary incontinence. Just like females, males also have a pelvic floor...
