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Lila Abbate, PT, DPT, MS, OCS, WCS
Jul 30, 20202 min read
Endometriosis: Lifelong Management with Physical Therapy
Endometriosis is an incurable chronic inflammatory disease of the uterus and surrounding tissue that affects 190 million patients worldwide.
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Lila Abbate, PT, DPT, MS, OCS, WCS
Jan 28, 20203 min read
Chronic Constipation and Your Pelvic Floor Muscles
No one likes talking about it, but constipation affects millions of people each year. Going overboard on a cheese plate or not drinking enou
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Lila Abbate, PT, DPT, MS, OCS, WCS
Jun 5, 20192 min read
What is vaginismus?
Recent studies are showing that physical therapy may be a promising treatment option for some women with lifelong vaginismus. Our pelvic flo
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Lila Abbate, PT, DPT, MS, OCS, WCS
May 22, 20193 min read
Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP) During Pregnancy
Pelvic Girdle Pain during pregnancy can be debilitating for many pregnant women. In the United States, roughly 33-50% of women experience pe
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Lila Abbate, PT, DPT, MS, OCS, WCS
May 15, 20193 min read
What is ‘Prehab’ for Prostate Surgery Patients?
A prostatectomy is a surgical procedure that removes all or part of the prostate gland. The most common cause for this surgery is...
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Lila Abbate, PT, DPT, MS, OCS, WCS
Jun 19, 20173 min read
The Highs and Lows of Pregnancy and Post-Partum
From the point of view of a pelvic health physical therapist, every pregnant woman should be seen by a pelvic health PT for at least 4 visit
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Lila Abbate, PT, DPT, MS, OCS, WCS and Andrea Wood
Jun 19, 20172 min read
Your First Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Appointment
You've made your first appointment for pelvic floor physical therapy and no doubt have questions about what will take place. Our...
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Lila Abbate, PT, DPT, MS, OCS, WCS
Jun 15, 20172 min read
Your Personalized Treatment Plan
Pelvic floor physical therapists are specially trained to treat pelvic health issues using non-surgical methods. Your physical therapist...
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Lila Abbate, PT, DPT, MS, OCS, WCS
Nov 6, 20162 min read
Not All PTs are Created Equal
Are all physical therapists the same? When you have a broken arm do you go to a general primary care physician only, or do you consider...
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Lila Abbate, PT, DPT, MS, OCS, WCS
May 19, 20162 min read
Physical Therapy for Pregnancy and Post-Partum Symptoms
Pregnancy and post- partum is often considered a unique and special time in a woman’s life. However, many painful conditions can arise...
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Lila Abbate, PT, DPT, MS, OCS, WCS
Apr 24, 20165 min read
Urinary Leakage During Workouts: Why It’s Not the Norm, and What You Can Do About It
SUI is a disorder that does not simply affect women who are post partum or elderly – it can affect any age bracket, from teenage girls to wo
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Lila Abbate, PT, DPT, MS, OCS, WCS
Apr 24, 20163 min read
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy for Men With Erectile Dysfunction
Erectile dysfunction, the inability to achieve or maintain an erection for satisfactory sexual performance, can have dramatic negative effec
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