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Erica

Apr 8, 20211 min read

Straining is another big No No when it comes to emptying the bladder

Do you ever find yourself in a rush and wanting to force urine out of the bladder? Maybe you don’t push in the beginning of a void, but...

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Erica

Jan 22, 20202 min read

What does a Pelvic Physical Therapist do?

As a practicing physical therapist for nearly 12 years I sometimes forget that most of the population has NO IDEA what a physical...

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Erica

Dec 31, 20191 min read

HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM BLUE SKY WELLNESS!

Feeling particularly thankful this New Year’s Eve as I reflect back on 2019, a year of new challenges and adventures. I am so lucky to...

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Erica

Dec 28, 20191 min read

Product Review: BabyBellyBand by Cabea

I LOVE THIS BELLY BAND! This is my new favorite band to recommend during and after pregnancy. I have been recommending it for several...

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Erica

Dec 12, 20191 min read

Lube Up!

Most people think of older women (perimenopausal) experiencing vaginal dryness as a result of decreased estrogen. The truth is,...

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Erica

Nov 26, 20191 min read

Physical therapists can be your pregnancy guide

During pregnancy and delivery, natural changes occur that impact the pelvic floor and abdominal wall due to poor spinal alignment,...

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Erica

Nov 13, 20191 min read

Bowl + E = Bowel

It seems like every time that I mention I am pelvic physical therapist, another friend or colleague pulls me aside in a whisper to tell...

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Erica

Oct 19, 20192 min read

Men have a pelvic floor too!

The floor of the pelvis is made up of layers of muscle and other tissues. These layers stretch like a hammock from the tailbone at the...

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Erica

Sep 26, 20191 min read

Why do I pee during workouts?!

Newsflash: Most have heard that peeing during workouts is NOT normal, but what we haven’t learned is that just “doing your kegals” is no

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