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Category Archives: Women’s Health

03 Tue

What Is Diastasis Recti And How PT Can Help?

Diastasis recti (DR) is the partial or complete separation of your abdominal muscles. During pregnancy, the abdominals separate in order to accommodate your growing baby. It is very common following pregnancy (up to 60%!) for the abdominals to stay separated. However, DR is not limited to postpartum people....
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01 Tue

Why did I launch the Pelvic Wellness Program?

Why did I launch the Pelvic Wellness Program? Written by:  YUCHIN CHANG, PT, DPT, OCS, CMTPT   Ever since becoming a manual therapist in 2006, I have been aware of the underserved population of patients with chronic pelvic pain.  Each one of my patients’ stories is unique, yet...
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27 Thu

Poor Toileting Habits can Have a Negative Effect on Your Pelvic Floor

Poor Toileting Habits can Have a Negative Effect on Your Pelvic Floor WRITTEN BY: YUCHIN CHANG, PT, DPT, OCS, CMTPT Pelvic floor muscles are located in the pelvic floor, connecting the pubic bone to the tail bone. These muscles have a very intimate relationship with one’s bowel and...
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25 Tue

Trigger Points and Muscle Pain: A Physical Therapist’s Approach

Trigger Points and Muscle Pain: A Physical Therapist’s Approach Written by:  YUCHIN CHANG, PT, DPT, OCS, CMTPT Have you ever had painful spots in your muscles?  And they are just so tight and sore that you cannot rub them out? Even when you have been very disciplined with...
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18 Tue

Sexual pain, not all in your head

Sexual Pain: Not All in your Head! Written by: Yuchin Chang, PT, DPT, OCS, CMTPT   A lot of women suffer from sexual pain, ranging from the clitoral pain, burning vulva, to deep vaginal pain, and they often feel they are to blame.  If they finally reach out...
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24 Tue

Vaginismus: A Pelvic Pain that Physical Therapy Can Help

Vaginismus: A Pelvic Pain that Physical Therapy Can Help!! Written by:  Yuchin Chang, PT, DPT, OCS, CMTPT What is Vaginismus? Vaginismus is a painful pelvic floor dysfunction in which any penetration to the vaginal opening is very painful and restricted.  For women who have this condition, using a...
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15 Mon

Painful Scars after the Baby Comes: How Physical Therapy Can Help

Painful Scars after Baby Comes: How Physical Therapy Can Help Written By: Dr. Yuchin Chang, PT, DPT, OCS Having delivered a baby is just like finishing a marathon – you’re happy, excited, exhausted, and sore!  Whether women deliver a baby via c-section or vaginally, they are often too...
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