Why It’s Important to Talk to Your Kids About Bowel and Bladder Health
As parents and caregivers, we teach our children how to brush their teeth, eat healthy foods, and wash their hands. But there’s one essential topic
July 7, 2025
Magic City Physical Therapy Blog
The Link Between Toilet Training and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
As a pediatric pelvic floor physical therapist, I often meet families who are doing everything they can to support their child’s health and development—but still
June 30, 2025
Intensive Pediatric Pelvic Floor Therapy: Why More Frequent Visits Can Help
When a child is struggling with bowel or bladder dysfunction—whether it’s chronic constipation, encopresis (fecal leakage), enuresis (bedwetting), or urinary incontinence—the path to improvement often
June 23, 2025
The Link Between Constipation & Bedwetting
As a pediatric pelvic therapist, one of the most common and often overlooked links I encounter in my practice is the connection between constipation and
June 16, 2025
The Optimal Timeline for Initiating or Returning to Pelvic Floor Therapy After Birth
Bringing a new life into the world is a remarkable journey, but it also brings significant changes to the body—especially to the pelvic floor. Whether
June 9, 2025
The Importance of Optimal Toilet Position for Healthy Bowel Movements
As a pelvic floor physical therapist working with both adults and children, I see firsthand how something as simple as toilet posture can make a
June 2, 2025
Understanding and Treating Pelvic Floor Dysfunction in Adolescents with Cystic Fibrosis
If you have ever leaked urine when coughing, you know that respiratory conditions can be linked to pelvic floor dysfunction. Adolescents with cystic fibrosis (CF)
May 26, 2025
The Hidden Link Between the Pelvic Floor and the Airway: How Breathing Affects Bladder and Bowel Function in Children
As pediatric pelvic floor therapists, we often see children struggling with bedwetting, constipation, or urinary urgency. Parents diligently follow toileting schedules and dietary recommendations, yet
May 19, 2025
Recognizing Pelvic Floor Symptoms After Breast Cancer Treatment
As a pelvic floor and lymphedema therapist, I often see patients who have completed breast cancer treatment and are experiencing unexpected pelvic floor dysfunction. While
May 12, 2025
Squats: A Foundation for Pelvic Floor Health
When we think of squats, many of us picture a gym-goer lifting heavy weights or a fitness class instructor guiding participants through reps. However, squats
May 5, 2025
