by Dr. Brittany Schroeder, PT, DPT, WCS, NCPT, PCES Should You Buy One? An evidence-based review from a pelvic floor physical therapist. One of the most common questions I get in the clinic is: "Should I buy a pelvic wand?" My answer is usually the same. Maybe. Pelvic wands can be wonderful tools. They can also be completely unnecessary. Like most things in pelvic floor physical therapy, the value of a pelvic wand depends less on the wand itself and much more on the individual using it. The...

Thoughtfully Chosen Tools to Support Your pelvic health Recovery by Dr. Brittany Schroeder, PT, DPT, WCS, NCPT, PCES One of the most common questions we hear in the clinic is: "Is there something I can buy that will help?" Sometimes the answer is yes. More often, the answer is, "Maybe—but first let's understand what your body needs right now." At Core Moves, we don't recommend products because they're popular or promise a quick fix. We recommend them when they support a specific goal in your...

by Lisa Lenhart, PT Edited by Brittany Schroeder, PT, DPT, NCPT, WCS A Whole-Body Approach to Managing Complex Conditions Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) is a group of inherited connective tissue disorders that affect the body's collagen, a protein that provides strength and support to skin, joints, blood vessels, and other tissues. Individuals with EDS commonly experience joint hypermobility, chronic pain, frequent sprains or dislocations, fatigue, and skin fragility. Living with Ehlers-Danlos...