By: Erica Tran, PT, DPT, OCS The Ironic Reality of Injury As a physical therapist, I help people move better, recover from injuries, and return to doing what they love. But despite my knowledge and training, I’ve dealt with a long history of injuries myself. It’s a humbling reminder: no one is immune to the...
By: Chelsey Vasquez, PT, DPT, PRPC As a Boulder and Lafayette based Physical Therapist, I often work with runners who experience stress urinary incontinence (SUI)—the involuntary leakage of urine during high-impact activities like running. While this can be frustrating, the good news is that pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) can help manage and even eliminate...
By: Erica Tran, PT, DPT, OCS Athletes practice “just in case” (JIC) peeing before workouts to avoid bathroom breaks during training or competition. However, this habit can harm your pelvic floor health. A recent systematic review on urinary incontinence (UI) in female athletes reveals how behaviors like JIC peeing can disrupt bladder function, leading to...