Fundamental Physical Therapy

Fundamental Physical Therapy Giving women and children the tools and techniques needed to confidently participate in meaningful activities without fear of leakage or pelvic pain.

Toilet training is a brain–body skill 🧠🚽Babies are born with reflexes that help them survive and develop—but those refle...
01/19/2026

Toilet training is a brain–body skill 🧠🚽

Babies are born with reflexes that help them survive and develop—but those reflexes are meant to integrate within the first year of life. When retained reflexes stick around, they can interfere with posture, coordination, body awareness, and the ability to relax or engage muscles at the right time—all of which are essential for successful toileting.

✨ Pediatric pelvic floor physical therapy can help by:

Identifying retained reflex patterns that impact toileting

Supporting coordination of the core, pelvic floor, and nervous system

Making toilet training and bowel habits feel easier and more successful

If toilet training or constipation feels harder than expected, retained reflexes may be part of the picture. 💚

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Getting ready to start potty training? Wondering when the right time is? Come talk with a pelvic health PT about avoidin...
01/16/2026

Getting ready to start potty training? Wondering when the right time is? Come talk with a pelvic health PT about avoiding pitfalls when working on bathroom skills!
Join us on Saturday, February 7th at the Randy Marion Conference Room at Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce (19900 West Catawba Avenue, Suite 200, Cornelius, NC 28031) for a casual conversation about toilet training. Sign up via eventbrite link!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/successful-potty-training-tickets-1979898421476?aff=oddtdtcreator

Breathing and p**ping are more connected than you might think 🌬️🚽The diaphragm—our largest breathing muscle—plays a huge...
01/15/2026

Breathing and p**ping are more connected than you might think 🌬️🚽

The diaphragm—our largest breathing muscle—plays a huge role in gut motility and pelvic floor function. When it’s weak or not working well, stool can move more slowly through the intestines. Add in things like mouth breathing, snoring, or sleep apnea, and kids may struggle even more with toileting.

✨ Pediatric pelvic floor physical therapy looks at the whole system by:

Improving breathing patterns and diaphragm function

Supporting healthy coordination between breath, core, and pelvic floor

Addressing underlying contributors to constipation—not just the symptoms

If your child has constipation and breathing or sleep concerns, pelvic PT may help connect the dots. 💚


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Pooping is all about coordination ⏱️🚽It takes a surprising amount of muscle timing to p**p well. The pelvic floor needs ...
01/12/2026

Pooping is all about coordination ⏱️🚽

It takes a surprising amount of muscle timing to p**p well. The pelvic floor needs to tighten to hold stool when it’s not time to go—and fully relax at the right moment to let it out. When that timing is off, kids may strain, avoid the toilet, or feel like they can’t fully empty, leading to constipation over time.

✨ Pediatric pelvic floor physical therapy helps kids:

Learn when and how to relax their pelvic floor

Improve muscle coordination and timing

Reduce straining and incomplete emptying

Build confidence with toileting

If your child’s constipation doesn’t seem to make sense, coordination—not diet—may be the missing piece. 💚


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Pooping is a whole-body skill 💪🚽Good core strength helps kids sit upright and relaxed on the toilet (and not feel like t...
01/08/2026

Pooping is a whole-body skill 💪🚽

Good core strength helps kids sit upright and relaxed on the toilet (and not feel like they’re going to fall in!), while coordinated abdominal muscles help generate the gentle pressure needed to move stool through the intestines. When these systems aren’t working well together, constipation can sneak in—even with a “good” diet.

✨ Pediatric pelvic floor physical therapy supports:

Core and abdominal strength and coordination

Proper toileting posture and stability

Learning how to push effectively without straining

Confidence and comfort in the bathroom

If constipation keeps showing up, it may not be about food alone—it may be about how the body works.


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Constipation in kids isn’t just about what’s on their plate 🍎🚽Picky eating, food sensitivities, and limited fiber or flu...
01/05/2026

Constipation in kids isn’t just about what’s on their plate 🍎🚽

Picky eating, food sensitivities, and limited fiber or fluids can absolutely impact digestion—but they’re only part of the picture. When stools are hard or painful, kids often start holding, and over time the pelvic floor muscles can have trouble relaxing when it’s time to go.

✨ Pediatric pelvic floor physical therapy can help by:

Teaching kids how to relax and coordinate their pelvic floor

Improving toileting posture and habits

Reducing fear, pain, and withholding behaviors

Supporting the gut–brain–pelvic floor connection

If your child struggles with constipation despite diet changes, pelvic PT may be a missing piece of the puzzle. 💚


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We have all been there... we might as well admit it. Constipation is not fun. Research shows up to 30% of Americans dea...
01/05/2026

We have all been there... we might as well admit it. Constipation is not fun. Research shows up to 30% of Americans deal with constipation, with even higher rates as we move into senior years. Roughly 45% of children are constipated despite having daily bowel movements. Constipation can be described as not p**ping as often as one should (every day is best!) but can also include hard, lumpy, or painful p**ps, p**p avoiding behaviors, or bowel or bladder leaks. Watch for insights into the most common causes of constipation and how pelvic PT can help!
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Happy New Year! We are welcoming in 2026 with great joy and expectation! Here is to new adventures this year! And wouldn...
01/01/2026

Happy New Year! We are welcoming in 2026 with great joy and expectation! Here is to new adventures this year! And wouldn't it be great if we could leave behind the bladder leaks with jumping? the rushing to the bathroom? the pain with s*x? and finally ditch the pull ups for the kids? Continence + Core = Confidence!! We can help you do it! Make this year great!
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Merry Christmas! Wishing you and your family a sweet and memorable time together over these upcoming holidays. May you ...
12/25/2025

Merry Christmas! Wishing you and your family a sweet and memorable time together over these upcoming holidays. May you experience the beauty, peace, and joy that comes with celebrating the birth of our Savior.
See you in the New Year!

Words matter - and what our customers say about us means a lot! We are so grateful for those who are willing to share th...
12/24/2025

Words matter - and what our customers say about us means a lot! We are so grateful for those who are willing to share their experience so others can have the confidence to take the next step to pelvic health!


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Pregnancy and postpartum bring big changes to your body— and you don’t have to navigate them alone. Fundamental Physical...
12/22/2025

Pregnancy and postpartum bring big changes to your body— and you don’t have to navigate them alone. Fundamental Physical Therapy is here to support your pelvic health with gentle, personalized care that meets you where you are.

Questions about exercise during pregnancy?
Wanting to be ready for delivery?
Looking for tips to make those early postpartum days easier?

We've got you! Call to schedule one visit to just ask all your questions or several visits to learn as much as you can before baby arrives! A little knowledge goes a long way! Visit us to learn how we can help: https://wix.to/OluRL8F 💙🌿

Hey Parents! Have you been hearing about pelvic therapy for kids? Are you curious about how PT can help with p*e and p*...
12/19/2025

Hey Parents! Have you been hearing about pelvic therapy for kids? Are you curious about how PT can help with p*e and p**p accidents, bedwetting or constipation? Are you wondering if there is any underlying cause for your child's struggle with potty training? Here at Fundamental Physical Therapy, we can offer insight into common causes of urgency, toilet refusal, prolonged bedwetting, and poor body awareness. Not only can we help identify the root cause, but we can work with your child to help find and retrain some of these skills. We use lots of fun education and gentle, child-friendly care to support kids as they learn to understand and control their bodies. Have questions or want to schedule a visit? Visit https://wix.to/kK2Oi3y to learn more and schedule a phone call today!

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Huntersville, NC
28078

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