First Trimester Tips
First Trimester Tips Congratulations on your new pregnancy! This post consists of reminders that are important for maintaining your...
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Linda Sayyad, PT DPT
- Mar 17
- 2 min
Perineal Tearing During Childbirth
Did you know perineal tears happen in up to 80-90% of first time births? There are 4 degrees of perineal tears. 1st degree: Superficial...
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Linda Sayyad, PT DPT
- Mar 9
- 1 min
What even is Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy?
The pelvic floor muscles (PFM) consist of layers of muscles in the pelvic girdle and make up the floor of the “core”. The PFM function to...
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Linda Sayyad, PT DPT
- Dec 21, 2022
- 1 min
UTI Symptoms but a Negative Test Result? How the Pelvic Floor Plays a Role
Have you ever had all of the symptoms of a UTI but when getting it cultured, there was no evidence of bacteria? The pelvic floor can be...
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Linda Sayyad, PT DPT
- Apr 13, 2022
- 1 min
Diaphragmatic Breathing
This way of breathing allows us to use the diaphragm and accessory breathing muscles optimally. It is named 360 breathing as the ribs and...
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Linda Sayyad, PT DPT
- Jan 31, 2022
- 1 min
Do Kegels help improve prolapse and incontinence?
In most cases, they don’t! Do you know why? Because the pelvic floor doesn’t work in isolation. It works best as part of a coordinated...
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Linda Sayyad, PT DPT
- Jan 7, 2022
- 1 min
Pelvic Floor Lengthening Exercises
Have you ever noticed that when you are stressed your shoulders start to creep up towards your ears, causing increased neck and shoulder...
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Linda Sayyad, PT DPT
- Feb 12, 2021
- 1 min
Baby Carrier
Our muscles best function in midrange position. For our core, this is neutral spine! Any deviation from neural position may contribute to...
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Linda Sayyad, PT DPT
- Jan 22, 2021
- 1 min
Do you pee “just in case”?
I’m going to the store I should go pee “just in case”...Sounds familiar? I think is is safe to say we’ve all done this and it isn’t...
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Linda Sayyad, PT DPT
- Jan 16, 2021
- 1 min
6-week Postpartum Checkup
Most postnatal check-ups focus on a quick uterine exam, birth control/family planing and questions about mental health. I haven’t come...
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Linda Sayyad, PT DPT
- Dec 12, 2020
- 1 min
Can I do abdominal exercises while pregnant?
So you may still be wondering, can I do abdominal exercises while pregnant? Core training is actually one of the most important things...
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Linda Sayyad, PT DPT
- Sep 13, 2020
- 1 min
Train for Labor and Delivery
Would you run a marathon without training for it? Hope your answer is NO! Childbirth should be the same. Here's my 5 tips to get you...
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Linda Sayyad, PT DPT
- Aug 3, 2020
- 1 min
Perineal Massage and Vaginal Tearing
Your vagina is designed to stretch and accommodate your baby during childbirth. However, your perineum, the tissues between your vagina...
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Linda Sayyad, PT DPT
- Jul 17, 2020
- 1 min
Constipation can aggravate or even cause prolapse
Straining and hard poops are a big no no‼️‼️‼️‼️ So what can you do to avoid and improve constipation and protect your pelvic organs?...
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Linda Sayyad, PT DPT
- Jul 6, 2020
- 1 min
Vaginismus
Is a penetration disorder in which individuals are not able to tolerate any form of vaginal penetration such as tampons, digit, vaginal...
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Linda Sayyad, PT DPT
- Apr 1, 2020
- 1 min
Kegel Exercises
Arnold Henry Kegel was an American gynecologist who invented Kegel in 1950. Kegel exercises have been prescribed to patients with urinary...
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