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    Pelvic Floor Exercises

    My physical therapist gave me some instructions on pelvic floor exercises, and I can't seem to find them. I don't go back till next wed. and I would like to start on them right away. Does anyone know where I can find some instructions on them????? I know it is a strange question, I just really don't want to go back and tell her that I haven't done them this week...again.

    I know that I have heard you all say that they help a lot, and man do I have a lot of pelvic floor dysfunction...ugh! I also now have vulvodynia...man it is like a snowball effect isn't it.

    Also, I was curious about some of the yoga and balance ball exercises...I really think that would help. Any advise that you all have would be very much appreciated!
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    ironically, it's very hard to find PFD exercises on the web because they are often customized to the individual patient. Just call her back or ask if you can go pick up a second set. Happens all the time. Just do it so that you can atleast make a few days effort.

    Jill
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    • #3
      I agree with Jill,

      Just call the PT and say you need copies, or maybe they can fax them if you have a fax.

      my pt excercises are very specific for which muscles are my most problematic.


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      • #4
        Yep, definitely give the PT a call & get a new set of instructions.

        I hope the PT works out well for you, it's really really helped me!
        I can do so much more hiking or exercising at the gym without flaring, my pain level dropped, my constipation reduced (a bonus benefit I wasn't expecting!) & it's great to have positive things I can do to help myself.

        Good luck!
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        • #5
          Your PT can probably even email the instructions. By all means, make that call.

          Donna
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          • #6
            THANKS!!! I hadn't thought of calling...man, I am dense sometimes. LOL Sometimes I wonder about myself...lol. I will call her today, and see if she can either email them or fax them to me.

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