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Lila Abbate, PT, DPT, MS, OCS, WCS
- Jan 28
- 3 min
Chronic Constipation and Your Pelvic Floor Muscles
No one likes talking about it, but constipation affects millions of people each year. Going overboard on a cheese plate or not drinking enou
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Lila Abbate, PT, DPT, MS, OCS, WCS
- Jun 5, 2019
- 2 min
What is vaginismus?
Recent studies are showing that physical therapy may be a promising treatment option for some women with lifelong vaginismus. Our pelvic flo
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Lila Abbate, PT, DPT, MS, OCS, WCS
- May 22, 2019
- 3 min
Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP) During Pregnancy
Pelvic Girdle Pain during pregnancy can be debilitating for many pregnant women. In the United States, roughly 33-50% of women experience pe
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Lila Abbate, PT, DPT, MS, OCS, WCS
- May 15, 2019
- 3 min
What is ‘Prehab’ for Prostate Surgery Patients?
A prostatectomy is a surgical procedure that removes all or part of the prostate gland. The most common cause for this surgery is prostat...
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Lila Abbate, PT, DPT, MS, OCS, WCS and Andrea Wood
- Jun 19, 2017
- 3 min
The Highs and Lows of Pregnancy and Post-Partum
From the point of view of a pelvic health physical therapist, every pregnant woman should be seen by a pelvic health PT for at least 4 visit
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Lila Abbate, PT, DPT, MS, OCS, WCS and Andrea Wood
- Jun 19, 2017
- 2 min
Your First Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Appointment
You've made your first appointment for pelvic floor physical therapy and no doubt have questions about what will take place. Our physica...
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Lila Abbate, PT, DPT, MS, OCS, WCS and Andrea Wood
- Jun 15, 2017
- 2 min
Your Personalized Treatment Plan
Pelvic floor physical therapists are specially trained to treat pelvic health issues using non-surgical methods. Your physical therapist...
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Lila Abbate, PT, DPT, MS, OCS, WCS
- Nov 6, 2016
- 2 min
Not All PTs are Created Equal
Are all physical therapists the same? When you have a broken arm do you go to a general primary care physician only, or do you consider s...
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Lila Abbate, PT, DPT, MS, OCS, WCS
- May 19, 2016
- 2 min
Physical Therapy for Pregnancy and Post-Partum Symptoms
Pregnancy and post- partum is often considered a unique and special time in a woman’s life. However, many painful conditions can arise fr...
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Lila Abbate, PT, DPT, MS, OCS, WCS and Andrea Wood
- Apr 24, 2016
- 5 min
Urinary Leakage During Workouts:
Why It’s Not the Norm, and What You Can Do To Prevent or Eliminat
SUI is a disorder that does not simply affect women who are post partum or elderly – it can affect any age bracket, from teenage girls to wo
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Lila Abbate, PT, DPT, MS, OCS, WCS and Andrea Wood
- Apr 24, 2016
- 3 min
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy for Men With Erectile Dysfunction
Erectile dysfunction, the inability to achieve or maintain an erection for satisfactory sexual performance, can have dramatic negative ef...
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