The Benefits of Walking Barefoot: A Physical Therapist’s Perspective As a Doctor of Physical Therapy, we often emphasize the importance of movement for overall health, but have you ever considered the benefits of being barefoot? While shoes provide protection and...
PMS and Exercise How and Why to Get Moving When You Feel Cramps Coming On Does your “time of the month” come with bloating, cramping, nausea, mood changes, constipation, anxiety? Thankfully, we’re not completely helpless. Research tells us that exercise can help to...
Pessary for Pelvic Organ Prolapse What Pessaries Are Used For and How They Work Have you been to the gynecologist after feeling ‘something falling out down there’, and they told you that you have a prolapse? If you’ve been diagnosed with a prolapse, you have might...
We’re going to talk about something super important: vaginal hygiene. Even though it might sound like a big word, it just means keeping your lady parts clean and healthy! What is the vagina? First things first, let’s understand what we’re talking...
Embracing Positivity: Introducing a Gratitude Journal How to Begin a Daily Gratitude Practice for a More Positive Life Embracing Positivity: Introducing a Gratitude Journal I’ll admit – whenever someone recommended starting a gratitude journal, I would smile,...
Burning, itching, pain, or raw discomfort at the opening of your vagina (vulva) for more than 3 months? This is called vulvodynia. Good skin care of the perineum and/or groin region can help. This is done by reducing or eliminating chemicals, moisture, and friction. ...
Have you ever felt like something heavy is weighing down in your lower belly? Maybe it feels like your uterus is sagging or dropping? You’re not alone! Many people experience this sensation, and it might be a sign of something called pelvic organ prolapse. But...
Hey awesome moms! Being a mom is like having a colorful, ever-spinning top – sometimes it feels a bit wobbly. We get it, and today, let’s talk about how to catch that wobbly top, have a giggle, and remind ourselves that it’s okay not to be perfect. What is...
How Physical Therapy Helps with Clogged Milk Ducts By Breathe. Physical Therapy & Wellness Staff Taking care of mamas so they can provide nutritious breast milk to their babies is super important. Physical Therapists at our locations in Des Moines, North Liberty,...
Opening my own business, Breathe. Physical Therapy & Wellness, in November 2016 never seemed like much of a risk. I had an established self-referral client base, a visionary business partner, a supportive husband with a great job and Professional Yoga Therapy...