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Many providers say they’re LGBTQ+ friendly, here’s how we’re taking action. As part of our ongoing efforts to provide affirming care in a space that feels safe we: 1. Evaluate our forms, intake process and environment regularly to identify areas that could be improved. 2. Work to find other providers who are inclusive and aware…

Insurance is confusing! But we want to help you get the most out of your benefits, so below you’ll find an explainer on how insurance works at OPT.

There are many different ways urinary issues can show up for people and there may be overlap in symptoms. Here are 6 common urinary issues we frequently see and can help with:

Andrea Mulder, PT, DPT, OCS There are so many people out there living with many years of urinary issues thinking there is nothing they can do about it. There are also many people who are not yet comfortable discussing some of their urinary issues, whether because it’s embarrassing to them, they feel alone in their…

You likely have it, had it or you’re planning for the likelihood of getting it. Last week, several articles were published about working out with, or after recovering from, COVID. The recommendation was to pause workouts even when asymptomatic and “take it easy.” Not exactly that helpful or specific, but I agree with the general…

People ask me that question all the time. Which just goes to show how little education we get about this area of the body.  For men or AMAB people, the muscles are just shaped a little differently with one less opening. But the function of the pelvic floor or bowl is similar to that of a female…

HRV (Heart Rate Variability) is my favorite data point. Why do I love getting this piece of information? So many of the people I see have been feeling unwell for a very long time. They may be in pain, have no energy, or have a number of symptoms they just can’t seem to resolve. Going…

I was invited recently to speak at a retreat designed for women to connect and decompress. Why this isn’t a regular event and we do this for ourselves yearly–no, quarterly–I do not know.  Our world is hard. We have a million conflicting events and it is amazing that everyone gets fed and we show up…

Lisa Colombo, PT, DPT When you think of physical therapy, you probably think about stretching and strengthening as the fundamentals to treatment. Though this is the bread and butter of our world, when it comes to pelvic health especially, there is so much more that should be addressed in order to optimize results. The urinary,…

Hope Hartley Seeds are sprouting, the sun is shining, rain is hopefully pouring! Some ideas to support the goals we dreamed of this winter and tips to keep the pep in your step! Why ask for rain? The earth, just like us, needs hydration to thrive! If you dread the rain, try to reframe and…