Catherine Apicella, PT, PRPC, PYTOct 29, 20213 minLaying the Foundations for Sex PositivityI am by no means an expert, but to me, sex-positivity means the ability to embrace your sexuality as a normal, natural part of life and...
Catherine Apicella, PT, PRPC, PYTOct 11, 20214 minIs Sex Painful? Here are Some Reasons Why, and What You Can Do about It.Dyspareunia, or painful intercourse, can occur at any age. The reasons for it, however, can vary depending on your life stage. In this...
Catherine Apicella, PT, PRPC, PYTSep 17, 20212 minWhy Does it Hurt to Insert a Tampon?We've all been there--every so often we feel the tampon as we insert it, and not in a good way! But pain every time you insert a tampon...
Catherine Apicella, PT, PRPC, PYTJul 29, 20212 minWhat are the best and worst pelvic floor exercises?So, the short answer is, it depends! Let me explain, but first, you will need to answer some questions… 1)What is your goal for exercise?...
Catherine Apicella, PT, PRPC, PYTJun 7, 20213 minSelf-Care Tips for the First Weeks PostpartumThis began as an email I recently sent to a client who requested some tips for early postpartum (<6 weeks) recovery. When I finished it,...
Catherine Apicella, PT, PRPC, PYTJun 2, 20213 minThe Intangible Benefits of Pelvic Floor PTThis blog post started as a caption for an Instagram Reel I did, but it turned out to be much more, so I decided to make it a blog post! ...
-Apr 26, 20211 minPostpartum at Any AgeAnyone who has had a baby knows that birth is only the beginning of the journey. For many women, birth can create significant changes in...
-Apr 6, 20213 minWhat's It Like To Work With Me?So by now you may be thinking that you might benefit from pelvic floor physical therapy. For many people, the leap from considering it...
-Apr 2, 20212 minAbout MeI think it’s only fair that, as a pelvic health professional who learns about the most intimate details of my client’s lives, I offer...
-Mar 31, 20212 minA Day in the LifeAs a pelvic floor PT, I am honored to witness profound changes in my clients’ outlook and overall sense of wellbeing as a result of our...
-Mar 27, 20212 minWho Would Benefit From Pelvic Floor PT?In my last post, I mentioned a few issues that people might have if their pelvic floor muscles are not functioning optimally. Some of...
-Mar 25, 20212 minWhat Does a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist Do?This is a great question! I’ll start by explaining what the pelvic floor is, and why it’s important. The pelvic floor is a sling of...
-Feb 19, 20213 minBreathe, Part 2: Taking a Full BreathMy previous post was an introduction to the diaphragm in all its glory, as well as an introduction to diaphragmatic breathing. I hope...
-Jan 30, 20213 minBreathe, Part 1: Exploring the DiaphragmAs a physical therapist specializing in the pelvic floor, I incorporate the same one treatment with everyone who comes through my door,...
-Jan 22, 20213 min Gynecological Exams: A Pain in the Pelvis?The gynecological examination is usually never tops on anyone’s list of favorite activities. Having to strip naked, don a flimsy papery...