Female Anatomy Archives - Bloom Integrative Health & Movement Centre

Group Physiotherapy: An Effective and Affordable Alternative to Individual Care

Applied Pelvic Health, Exercise, Female Anatomy, Integrative Health, It's Not TMI, Pain, Physiotherapy, Postnatal, Prenatal, Prolapse, Wellness / By Andrea Plitz PT RYT

Physiotherapy is an essential component of quality healthcare that helps individuals recover from injuries and chronic conditions, improves mobility, and promotes overall well-being. While individualised physiotherapy assessment and treatment are required at the outset of a treatment plan, lack of alternative options may be limiting the success for many. Group physiotherapy, as an alternative, has …

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Treating Endometriosis

Applied Pelvic Health, Female Anatomy, Integrative Health, Pain, Physiotherapy, Wellness / By Andrea Plitz PT RYT

Dr. Laura Smith outlines what endometriosis is, and how it impacts the body, including tools to help manage symptoms of endometriosis.

6 Ways Yoga Improves Mental Health

Breath Work, Exercise, Female Anatomy, Integrative Health, Natural Medicine, Pain, Wellness / By Andrea Plitz PT RYT

How does yoga improve mental health? Victoria Hall outlines 6 ways yoga improves mental health.

Diastasis Rectus Abdominis: DRA Part 2

Applied Pelvic Health, Athletes, Exercise, Female Anatomy, Postnatal / By Andrea Plitz PT RYT

What is DRA? Although very common after pregnancy, the stretching of the abdominal muscles can affect women and men of all ages.

Frequently Asked Questions

Applied Pelvic Health, Female Anatomy, fertility, Incontinence, Menopause, Physiotherapy, Postnatal, Prenatal, Prolapse, Wellness / By Andrea Plitz PT RYT

What can you expect at your first pelvic floor visit? What is an internal exam? What is pelvic floor therapy? The Bloom team answers your burning questions!

A plus-size woman smiles at the camera and shows off her abdomen

Diastasis Rectus Abdominis: DRA – What Is It?

Applied Pelvic Health, Athletes, Exercise, Female Anatomy, Postnatal / By Andrea Plitz PT RYT

What is DRA? Although very common after pregnancy, the stretching of the abdominal muscles can affect women and men of all ages.

Vaginismus

Female Anatomy, Integrative Health, Pain / By Sarah Trottier PT

What is Vaginismus? Vaginismus can be defined as involuntary vaginal muscle spasm causing vaginal discomfort, burning and pain.

Physiotherapy after a Cesarean Birth

Applied Pelvic Health, Athletes, Exercise, Female Anatomy, Incontinence, Integrative Health, Pain, Physiotherapy, Postnatal, Wellness / By Lisa Flanders PT

One of the most common myths I hear as a Women’s and Pelvic Health Physiotherapist is that women who have experienced a cesarean birth do not need pelvic floor physiotherapy as their pelvic floor “was not affected”. On the contrary, I HIGHLY recommend seeing a pelvic floor physiotherapist minimum 6 weeks postpartum regardless of whether you’ve experienced a vaginal or cesarean birth.

It’s Not TMI: Personal Lubricants

Female Anatomy, fertility, Integrative Health, It's Not TMI, Menopause, Pain, Postnatal, Video / By Lisa Flanders PT

Let’s talk about personal lubricant. Lubricant is great for reducing vaginal dryness, which is highly necessary in the early post-partum period or with menopause. Lubricants come in a variety of forms, the most common being water-based options, followed by silicone and oil-based varieties. Choosing the type of lubricant that works best for you is primarily …

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Reduce Back Pain by Optimizing Posture during Pregnancy

Female Anatomy, Integrative Health, Pain, Physiotherapy, Postnatal, Prenatal, Video / By Sarah Trottier PT

Back pain is common during pregnancy and the postpartum period for many different reasons. Try these basic postural tips to assist with your basic core coordination and to limit back pain both prenatally and postnatally.

Taking a Deeper and More Specific Look: The Use of Real Time Ultrasound for Abdominal-Pelvic Rehab

Applied Pelvic Health, Female Anatomy, Integrative Health, Physiotherapy, Video / By Bloom Integrative Health & Movement Centre

We are so excited to offer the use of real time ultrasound (RTUS) imaging as an adjunct to our clinical and manual tests for abdominal-pelvic physiotherapy. It is the same type of ultrasound that physicians use to look at a baby in utero. It is used to identify potential issues in organs or inflammation in a tendon. However, we will be able to do it in house and with a focus on abdominal-pelvic health concerns.

It’s Not TMI: The Clitoris

Female Anatomy, Integrative Health, It's Not TMI, Video / By Lisa Flanders PT

An educational video all about the clitoris. This educational series was designed to answer the questions that you might be too embarrassed to ask.

It’s Not TMI: The Difference Between a Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy Exam and a Pap Test

Applied Pelvic Health, Female Anatomy, Integrative Health, It's Not TMI, Physiotherapy, Video / By Lisa Flanders PT

After Lisa Flanders’ post on A Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy Exam is NOT a Pap Test many questions came in asking about the difference. It’s Not TMI and if you have an idea for a future episode, Contact Us

It’s Not TMI: Exploring the Female Anatomy

Female Anatomy, Integrative Health, It's Not TMI, Video / By Lisa Flanders PT

A educational video on the importance of self exploration of your anatomy. This helps you to better connect to your pelvic floor. This video is showing the female anatomy but the information is important for the male anatomy as well.

10 Reasons Why You Should See A Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist

Applied Pelvic Health, Athletes, Digestion, Female Anatomy, Incontinence, Integrative Health, Pain, Physiotherapy / By Lisa Flanders PT

The number one question we get asked is “How do I know if I should see a pelvic floor physiotherapist”. The short answer is that all pelvic floor dysfunction should be evaluated and if you are not sure, having an evaluation and the education that accompanies can be invaluable.