As a women’s health physical therapist, I see many patients with sexual problems. Sometimes it’s a physical problem that PT or medical intervention can improve; sometimes, it’s a psychological issue, stress, or fear. As physical therapists we teach and counsel […]
Menopause and Sex: A Physical Therapist’s Perspective Read More
Menopause: It’s a dreaded word for some women and a relief for others. The first group deems it as an ending of reproduction and—more upsettingly—youth. For the others, it’s a relief from some of the continuing side effects of menstruation:
What is Menopause? Stages, Symptoms and Treatment Options Read More
Every injury comes with a typical timeline for pain and recovery. When pain continues beyond that timeframe, it’s considered chronic. Also, if you’ve had pain on most days for more than three months, you suffer from chronic pain. But there
Know pain, know gain: Chronic pain management Read More
Well. I’m afraid this blog post didn’t age quite as well as I would have hoped. I wrote this back in late January and back when I wrote it, there hadn’t been any real major community transmission outside of China.
What is the coronavirus and how can you protect yourself? Read More
Vacations are meant to be relaxing and restorative—not spent worrying about how to prepare for and stay healthy during your travels. Read through a few of our healthy travel tips to help make your next trip a breeze. Staying healthy
Travel tips: Staying healthy on the go Read More
The winter weather forecast for Iowa is here, and along with it snow and ice. Parking lots, sidewalks and driveways can be slippery no matter how well snow and ice are removed, so make sure you “walk like a penguin”
Prevent falls on snow and ice: Walk like a penguin Read More
Winter weather is here, and it’s never too early to prepare for the freezing temperatures, ice and snow. Take the time to make sure you’re safe on slick, icy surfaces to make the most of the wintery months ahead. The
Safe Shoveling: Ergonomics to help prevent snow shoveling injuries Read More
If you’re planning to travel for the holidays, remember to take extra precautions to keep yourself and your family safe. Travel can throw your body out of whack. It’s difficult to maintain regular nutrition, physical activity and sleep routines for
Treat your body well during holiday travel Read More
Even though America is one of the wealthiest nations in the world, millions of adults and children face hunger and food insecurity every day. According to USDA’s Household Food Insecurity in the United States in 2018 report, more than 37
DMU: driven by hunger Read More
When Des Moines University received a 2019 award in the large workplace category from Iowa’s Healthiest State Initiative in February, it also got a $1,000 prize to contribute toward a health and wellness-related project. The University recently donated the money
DMU uses Healthiest State award to benefit local shelter Read More