By: Chelsey Vasquez, PT, DPT, PRPC Abdominal bloating and distension are common concerns I hear from patients in pelvic health physical therapy. Many people feel uncomfortable pressure in their abdomen after eating or by the end of the day. While digestive conditions can contribute, another often overlooked factor is abdominophrenic dyssynergia. Abdominophrenic dyssynergia occurs when...
By: Chelsey Vasquez, PT, DPT, PRPC In January 2026, The New York Times published an article highlighting what urologists wish men understood about sexual health: many of the symptoms men quietly worry about are common, treatable—and often connected to broader physical health. As physical therapists specializing in pelvic health, we see the same pattern every...
By: Erica Tran, PT, DPT, OCS CrossFit Open 26.1 places a significant metabolic demand on the lower body through repeated high volume wall balls. While leg fatigue is expected many athletes experience a rapid heart rate spike early in the workout that limits performance well before muscular failure. In most cases this response is driven...
By: Erica Tran, PT, DPT, OCS Pelvic Physical Therapy in Lafayette Colorado | Women’s Strength Training for Perimenopause and Menopause If you are a woman searching for pelvic physical therapy in Lafayette Colorado, women’s health physical therapy, or women’s strength training during perimenopause or menopause, you are likely looking for more than a generic exercise...
By: Maggie Gebhardt, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT One of the most remarkable and distinct characteristics of trigger points is referred pain. Elimination of trigger points being one of the intents of dry needling. When looking at the referred pain patterns of easily accessible muscles you will find that many of them can refer and mimic...
By: Erica Tran, PT, DPT, OCS Pregnancy is a powerful journey, one that transforms your body, your strength, and your mind. As a physical therapist and strength coach, I firmly believe that staying active and lifting during pregnancy (when medically cleared) isn’t just okay it’s empowering and necessary. In this post, I’ll walk you through...
By: Chelsey Vasquez, PT, DPT, PRPC When it comes to pelvic health, misinformation is everywhere. Whether it’s a social media post encouraging everyone to do Kegels or outdated advice to just “deal with” pelvic pain, these myths can prevent people from seeking the care they need. Pelvic floor dysfunction can affect people of all genders,...
By: Erica Tran, PT, DPT, OCS If you’ve ever been told to “strengthen your core” but still struggle with abdominal pressure, bloating, pelvic heaviness, or urinary leakage, it’s possible that traditional core exercises are missing the mark. That’s because one of the most important muscles in your core is one you can’t see, but when...
By: Dr. Erica Tran, PT, DPT, OCS If you caught my Instagram Reel “Top 3 Things I’m NOT Falling For Anymore”, you already know it’s time to challenge outdated beliefs holding women back especially when it comes to strength training. But for young female athletes, pregnant women, postpartum warriors, and anyone dealing with pelvic floor...
Whether you’re cycling through deadlifts in a WOD or chasing PRs with heavy back squats, one of the most overlooked — yet critical — components for female athletes is the pelvic floor. More than just “private” muscles, the pelvic floor plays a key role in core stability, breathing mechanics, and load transfer. Learning to connect...