Our very own Jessica Powley shares a case study for Share Mayflowers!
“Pelvic floor issues…those are just if you’ve had babies, or for old ladies, right?” Not so fast, young ladies (and everyone else). The following story comes from ardent Share MayFlowers supporter and all-around pelvic floor advocate – physical therapist, Jessica Powley, of Proaxis Therapy (South Carolina). Unprompted by me, she uses a version of my all-time favorite phrase: “The pelvic floor muscles do not work in isolation.”
Case Study: 18-year old female with chronic pelvic pain after…knee injury
Note: This case study was selected as it demonstrates the synergy within the body. Our bodies are meant to function in unity with each joint, muscle and ligament doing its part. When one structure does not function optimally, the entire person is impacted and often other structures will have to “pick up the slack.” This can create pain, instability and a loss of function. Treating the pain means treating the…
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