Full Potential PT_Women's Health

A physical therapist is highly skilled in evaluating and treating various musculoskeletal and neurological conditions affecting the body. This profession focuses on assessing any underlying factors, such as strength, neuromuscular control, balance, coordination, skeletal alignment, and endurance, which may be contributing to impaired functional mobility, activity participation, and quality of life. Of course, most people only seek physical therapy when they’re suffering from a common injury or condition such as whiplash, tendonitis, low back pain, ligament sprains, and plantar fasciitis. Perhaps lesser known is that chronic pelvic pain and dysfunction, including incontinence, can also respond positively to physical therapy intervention.

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January, 2018

“We Provide Personal Care For Personal Issues!” INCONTINENCE, CHRONIC PELVIC PAIN & PHYSICAL THERAPY A physical therapist is highly skilled in evaluating and treating various musculoskeletal and neurological conditions affecting the body. This profession focuses on assessing any underlying factors, such as strength, neuromuscular control, balance, coordination, skeletal alignment, and endurance, which may be contributing to impaired functional mobility, activity participation, and quality of life. Of course, most people only seek physical therapy when they’re suffering from a common injury or condition such as whiplash, tendonitis, low back pain, ligament sprains, and plantar fasciitis. Perhaps lesser known is that chronic pelvic pain and dysfunction, including incontinence, can also respond positively to physical therapy intervention. (continued inside)

INSIDE: � Incontinence, Chronic Pelvic Pain & Physical Therapy � Understanding Incontinence In Women

� Exercise Essentials � Upcoming Workshop � Patient Success

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The Newsletter About Achieving and Maintaining Optimal Well-Being January, 2018 “Women’s Health Matters!” INCONTINENCE, CHRONIC PELVIC PAIN & PHYSICAL THERAPY

Causes Of Incontinence And Chronic Pelvic Pain If you have pain in your pelvis, it may not always be fully clear what’s causing it. Some common causes of pelvic floor dysfunction and chronic pelvic pain include, but are not limited to: • Pregnancy • Sacroiliac joint dysfunction • Coccydynia • Irritation of the pudendal nerve (which originates near the bottom of your spine) • Irritable bowel syndrome • Levator ani syndrome (increased tension in pelvic floor muscles) • Post-surgical complications (e.g., pain following a hysterectomy, hernia repair, cesarean section, and/or prostatectomy) Any of these conditions may lead to inadequate support of the organs contained with your pelvic cavity, increased pressure or inflammation of nerves, muscles, and other connective tissues (including your bladder), and impaired pelvic bone alignment. These symptoms can be frustrating, painful, and embarrassing, and may limit your tolerance to daily participation in desired activities, including exercise. Other symptoms frequently appear with pelvic pain, including incontinence, bloating, abdominal pressure, reluctance to strain while defecating, and pain in the low back, buttocks, and hips. You may also have decreased tolerance to a variety of activities including sitting or standing, walking, exercise, and sexual intercourse. How A Physical Therapist Can Treat Pelvic Pain Every patient presenting with chronic pelvic pain is unique. If you come to see a physical therapist for your pelvic dysfunction, you’ll be taken through a thorough physical examination and patient history questionnaire. He or she will ask you specific questions about your pain, what makes it worse and better, and whether you have a history of any related issues. Based on the results of the examination, your physical therapist can then develop a customized treatment plan to relieve your symptoms and address the suspected underlying causes to prevent recurring dysfunction.

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Pain Relief “This Pain Doesn’t Have To Stay With You!” UNDERSTANDING INCONTINENCE IN WOMEN

Urinary incontinence has a reputation of being something only little old ladies have. But many young people get urinary incontinence. And while more women than men are affected, men can have urinary problems too, especially after prostate surgery. Fortunately, there are many treatments for urinary incontinence. Behavioral treatment. Some people with urinary incontinence may get relief by making simple lifestyle changes. If you have stress incontinence, for instance, in which you leak urine when you cough, sneeze, or laugh, your physical therapist may tell you to limit how much you drink. If you have urge incontinence, in which you get the sudden urge to urinate and can’t always make it to the bathroom in time, your physical therapist may tell you to avoid spicy foods, caffeine, and carbonated drinks, because they can irritate the bladder and make the problem worse. Exercises to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles, known as Kegels, can sometimes help people with stress incontinence. Kegels can also help people with urge incontinence. Sometimes, Kegels

are combined with biofeedback techniques to help you know if you are doing the exercises properly. For urge incontinence, bladder training, sometimes called bladder retraining, can also help. This involves gradually increasing the interval time between trips to the bathroom, working up to longer and longer intervals between bathroom stops. Devices and absorbent products. Protective pads and panty liners can help avoid embarrassing situations. A pessary, a plastic device inserted into the vagina, may help prevent urine leakage by supporting the neck of the bladder; it is most useful for stress incontinence. Mild to moderate cases of common types of incontinence can be cured or greatly improved by behavioral or exercise therapy. We can also teach you habits and techniques to reduce urgency and urge incontinence (or leaking with a strong urge on the way to the bathroom). Even periodic incontinence is not something you have to deal with. We can help!

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Upcoming Workshop

Attention Pelvic Pain Sufferers! Introducing... Women’s Health Workshop That Reveals How to Naturally Heal Incontinence For Good. • Do you have the urge to urinate every 1-2 hours or more? • Do you wake up in the middle of the night because you have to go? • Do you have to wear a pad or liner to protect from leaks? • Do you often go to the bathroom before you leave your location just in case? • Do you have leaks when you cough, sneeze, or laugh? • Do you sometimes drip as you stand up after using the bathroom? • Are you afraid your incontinence will get worse if you don’t do anything about it? • Have you continued to have changes in your bladder function after the birth of your baby?

If you have answered YES to any of the above questions – the Women’s Health Workshop may be a life changing event for you…

Full Potential Physical Therapy Presents WOMEN’S HEALTH WORKSHOP

THURSDAY, January 18TH, 7PM Full Potential Physical Therapy This Event Is FREE Only 30 Seats Available

How do I register? Call our office at 616-392-2172 and ask for Bria. If you would like to reserve your spot right now, call our office! If you call after hours, leave us a voicemail with your name and number. We only have 30 seats available for the event... and this will be going out in facebook ads, flyers, emails, and newspapers. So if you would like to attend, be sure to register now.

Hello, Incontinence can completely ruin your life…I’ve seen it many times. • It can make you drop your groceries at the door when you find yourself having to pee when you put the key in the lock… • It can take your focus away on enjoying your life…like spending time with your children or grandchildren…

• It can mess up your work or force you to do a job you don’t want to do… • It can ruin your travel plans… • And it can take away your ability to live life…turning down invitations because you’re worried you’ll have an accident.

And less movement and enjoying of life can lead to depression, increased stress and a sedentary lifestyle (mostly sitting…not moving much) which leads to bigger health problems…and life problems. As the Women’s Health Specialist here at Full Potential, I have helped women before pregnancy, after pregnancy, and women who have never even had children! This workshop is for every woman dealing with urinary incontinence, difficulties in urination, urinary frequency, and even painful urination. If you’re confused about what to do and looking for answers, here’s some of what you’ll learn:

• The most common mistake women make that actually makes them urinate more frequently • The 3 Most Common Causes of Urinary Frequency, Urgency, and Difficulty Urinating

• A Sure-Fire Way to Pick the Right Treatment for the Cause of Your Pain (and save you a ton of time and money) • What is the Kegel and How do I Know if I am Performing it Correctly? • What successful treatment and permanent relief looks like without the side effects of medications, injections or surgery.

Looking forward to seeing you there,

Amanda Collins, DPT Full Potential Physical Therapy PS – This event is limited to the first 30 people to register. When you register, you can bring a guest at no addition

Patient Success & Full Potential News

Welcome Baby Ruby!

Congratulations to our technician, Madeline and her family on the addition of their family. Ruby Layne Schell was born on September 23, weighing 7 pounds and 21 1/2 inches long. She’s a healthy and adorable little girl! Madeline and Jason are enjoying this time with their new addition. Although, we are happy to have her back at the office!

Patient Success

Everyone here explains everything and makes sure you understand! “The biggest and most positive change for me is to have movement with the pain in my back! The Physical Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistant were great. They listened to my areas of concern and helped me understand what we both could do to make me better!” - Ron H.

I have my mobility back with my right arm, shoulders and neck! “I have ability to use my right arm with no pain! I have my mobility back with my right arm, shoulders and neck. Full Potential provides the one-on-one care and the tools to continue my success outside of the clinic. The entire staff is amazing and they approach patients with a true empathy.” - Judie D.

I gained strength back in my legs! “I came in barely able to walk very far without a great deal of foot pain. Not only was the pain points in my foot addressed, but they also checked my gait and leg strength. Through manual therapy and progression of exercise, I gained strength back in my legs. I also gained the tools to use when I experience pain during extensive walking to relieve my pain immediately and completely! Full Potential took a holistic approach and evaluated me from my hips through my foot. I was treated for all areas that led to my foot pain. Thank you!” - Pamela B.

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Outstanding relief for your aches... Try these simple exercises to keep you moving... Exercise Essentials

SUPERMAN Lie on your stomach as shown. Lift your arms and legs off the floor slightly at the same time. Hold for 30 seconds and repeat 5 times. Relieves Pain In The Core

Relieves Knee Pain KNEE SQUEEZE

Stand with good posture, and a foam roll or pillow between knees. Reach overhead, engage core, squeeze foam roll or pillow. Bend forward at the hips, reaching toward toes. Repeat 3 times.

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Always consult your physical therapist or physician before starting exercises you are unsure of doing.

Who do you know that needs our help?

At Full Potential, we know that a referral from our patients is the biggest compliment. Let us thank you with these 3 simple steps! 1. Start by handing out the referral cards located at our front desk to your friends and family that are in need of our help! 2. The card with your name on the back must be returned to us at their first appointment! 3. You win! Come in to claim your prize!

PLAY THE REFERRAL GAME!

• Bill VanBruggen • Rita Nykamp • Melody Freckman READY. SET. GO! Thank you to the following for referring your friends and family! • Lynda Redder • Bev DePree • Martha Woltman • Patti Schonfeld • Carlene Ramirez • Ann Nieuwkoop • Judy Allen • Melody Freckman • Michael Tubbs

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