For all of you out there dealing with incontinence, pelvic pain, or have children with bowel and/or bladder issues, including bedwetting (enuresis) check out this informative video that explains the anatomy of the pelvis. Pelvic floor physical therapy is an Read More …
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Why Do I Practice Pelvic Physical Therapy?
Why do I practice Pelvic Physical Therapy? Here’s a question that I receive almost every week in my clinic from patients: “How and why did you get into the practice of pelvic physical therapy?” How I got into this work Read More …
Introducing Sexual Health Education and Intimate Pleasure Products
As a pelvic physical therapist I often see patients that are dealing with symptoms of pelvic pain, incontinence and weakness. Although a lot that needs to happen in this pelvic area to maintain balance and health it is also and Read More …
Pediatric Incontinence and Physical Therapy Case Study
This is an interesting case study example of a successful physical therapy treatment for pediatric daytime urinary incontinence/enuresis. Bedwetting (nighttime or nocturnal enuresis) is often an issue with these kids as well and treatment from a trained pediatric pelvic physical Read More …
Press Release: Treating Child Bedwetting and Bladder Control through Physical Therapy
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 31, 2013 Oregon Program Treats Child Bedwetting and Incontinence through Physical Therapy EUGENE, OR – For years, physical therapists Judy Abel and Shannon Forrestall, co-owners of the Pelvic Wellness Center in Eugene and Salem, have treated adults Read More …
Pediatric Incontinence Explained-Physical Therapy Can Help
While most people associate incontinence with adults, many children are affected by incontinence as well. Children can lose control of their bladder, which can result in accidental urination. This can occur both during the day and at night (bed-wetting). The Read More …
Shannon’s Podcast on KMUZ in Salem
One of our physical therapists, Shannon was interviewed by radio host Melanie Zermer from KMUZ on November 27, 2012 about our pelvic floor physical therapy programs here at Pelvic Wellness Center. Click Here to here the full broadcast. The focus Read More …
Welcome Becky!
Welcome Becky Lottermoser to Pelvic Wellness Center. She is the friendly voice on the phone and the smiling face behind our desk. She is multi-talented and a welcomed addition to our team!
Is Your Gynecologist Right for You?
Finding the right gynecologist can sometimes be a lengthy and frustrating process. Whether you’re dealing with birth control choices, painful intercourse, pelvic pain in general, or incontinence issues, Dr. Jennifer Gunter, an obstetrician-gynecologist, outlines six red flags that may warn Read More …
Biofeedback: A Successful Treatment for Incontinence
Biofeedback therapy is shown to be a very effective treatment option for men and women dealing with stress, urge and/or mixed incontinence. This type of therapy uses electronic sensing devices to detect electrical signals produced by pelvic floor muscles when Read More …