As pelvic floor physical therapists, we often meet new mothers who feel uncertain, frustrated, or even surprised by their physical recovery after a cesarean section (C-section). There’s a common misconception that because the baby didn’t pass through the birth canal, the pelvic floor must be untouched—and that recovery will be easier than after a vaginal birth. The truth is, while the recovery process differs, it still involves significant healing—both at the abdominal wall a

Diastasis recti happens when the  left and right sides of your rectus abdominis muscle  (your "six-pack" muscle) stretch along the  linea alba , the connective tissue down the center of your abdomen. This is often caused by the pressure and stretching of the abdominal wall during pregnancy but can also affect men and non-pregnant women due to heavy lifting, improper exercise, or underlying connective tissue conditions. Signs of diastasis recti include: A visible bulge or “dom

One of the first moments Katie became interested in pelvic floor physical therapy was when she was treating women in their 60s and 70s with chronic low back and hip and other "traditional" orthopedic issues.  In conversations, it started to become clear that many of them had had postpartum issues such as incontinence, prolapse or pelvic pain that was never treated.  At the time, she wasn't trained to evaluate the pelvic floor, but started wondering if there was a connection.

When can I get back to running? When can I get back to pilates? When can I get back to crossfit? When can I get back to.............?? A very common, and early question many postpartum moms have when in pelvic floor PT.  For many, it is their mental therapy. For many, it is a chance to feel like their "old selves" again. For many, they feel like they "should" be back to "normal" as soon as possible.  That's a lot of "quotes", right? Let's talk about that first. While we are 1