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News Articles | Patient Education and Support
News Articles Featuring Beyond Basics Physical Therapy
Physical Therapy and the Treatment of Endometriosis
Endometriosis is a condition known to many women of all ages. It has been estimated that
about 5-15% of women of reproductive age are affected by the disease. Endometriosis occurs
when tissue similar to the lining of the uterus is found elsewhere in the body.
Full article by Niva Herzig MSPT and Amy Stein MPT >>
Pregnant And Achy? How PT May Help
Many women do not even know that some of their aches, pains or worries can be cured while they are still pregnant. As physical therapists specializing in women's healthcare issues, we can state that there is a solution.
Full news article at ourgyn.com >>
Symptoms of Vulvodynia, Treatments
Kristina Kozak is lucky to have her son Alexander. After she experienced some painful symptoms related to a bladder condition, she wasn't sure if she'd ever be able to have a child....Kozak's symptoms were due to something called Vulvodynia....And after several months, the [physical] therapy made a huge difference.
Full news article at NBC >>
Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Can Cause Vulvar, Vaginal, & Pelvic Pain
Millions of women are suffering from pelvic floor disorders, yet for most, the disease goes unidentified and untreated.
Full news article at ourgyn.com >>
Easing the Pain Below
Women are finding success with new treatments for pelvic-floor disorders....Kozak and Genao are just two of the estimated 5 million to 10 million American women affected by pelvic-floor dysfunction, an umbrella term for a range of vague and sometimes incapacitating symptoms, including pressure and pain in the genital area, rectum and back, and urinary urgency and frequency.
Full article from New York Daily News >>
Pelvic Pain Explained
Some women, even younger women, feel like their lives revolve around their bladder. They find themselves searching for a public restroom even though they went to the bathroom 20 minutes ago....Some doctors and physical therapists have begun to diagnose women with these symptoms with pelvic floor dysfunction, concluding that their symptoms are due to problems with the muscles of the pelvic floor.
Full article from ABC News >>
Patient Education and Support Resources
Beyond Basics Physical Therapy recommends the following links to patient education and support resources:
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