Foundational Concepts, Specialty Physical Therapy

03/25/2026

https://www.foundationalconcepts.com/the-pelvic-chronicles-blog/the-surprising-reason-your-knee-pain-wont-go-away/

Pain in the knee does not always start in the knee. Sometimes the real source of the problem is higher up in the body, especially in the hip. One muscle that often gets overlooked is the iliopsoas. Iliopsoas muscle spasm or injury usually causes groin or front-of-the-hip pain, but it can also lead t...

03/18/2026

Full of gratitude as we pass this 13 year anniversary, and so humbled by where this journey in business has taken us.

❤️ You can read the full blog at the link below
❤️ It is just such an amazing team that I am blessed to work with.
❤️ The way we have seen the field of pelvic physical therapy grow in our 13 years of business, but also over the 24 years I have been practicing in it. It is so wonderful to see how much research and information has increased.
❤️ We will continue to do our part to provide you with evidence based information and highest quality of care.
❤️Thank you KC!


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Thirteen years ago, Jenn and I took a big leap of faith, at least to us it felt that way.  Foundational Concepts began with a vision: to fill a gap in the Kansas City metro by creating a specialty clinic dedicated to pelvic floor physical therapy and whole-person healing. At the time, it was a…

03/16/2026

Sometimes life feels heavy. Here is your nervous system reset🥰

03/12/2026

Toilet Talk

03/11/2026

https://www.foundationalconcepts.com/the-pelvic-chronicles-blog/pre-habilitation-for-prostate-surgery/

Radical prostatectomy is a common surgery used to treat prostate cancer. While it can be very effective at removing cancer, many men worry about recovery—especially urinary leakage, time in the hospital, and how quickly they can return to normal life. Over the past several years, research has show...

03/06/2026

Are you stressing your pelvic floor with your workouts? If you notice breath holding, pushing, pressure or belly bulging you might be! And the obvious signs of leaking urine or pain should get you to realize you might need to see a pelvic floor physical therapist - to correct your motor control and stop stressing the pelvic floor!

03/04/2026

https://www.foundationalconcepts.com/the-pelvic-chronicles-blog/carpal-tunnel-syndrome-in-pregnancy/

Tingling, numbness, burning, or pain in the hands can be frustrating at any time—but during pregnancy or after having a baby, it can feel overwhelming. These symptoms are often caused by carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), a common condition that affects many pregnant and postpartum women.  Carpal tu...

02/27/2026

Research supports pelvic PT after c-section delivery!

02/25/2026

https://www.foundationalconcepts.com/the-pelvic-chronicles-blog/the-bodys-amazing-integration-shoulder-pain-and-the-relationship-of-the-spine-and-pelvis/

Shoulder pain is one of the most common reasons people seek physical therapy. While many assume the problem starts and ends in the shoulder itself, this is not always true. For a large group of patients, shoulder pain is closely connected to decreased rotation in the thoracic spine and pelvis. W...

02/18/2026

https://www.foundationalconcepts.com/the-pelvic-chronicles-blog/why-endometriosis-pain-can-persist-even-after-surgery-and-what-helps/

Endometriosis is often thought of as a disease of misplaced tissue, but for many people, the biggest problem is pain that comes from the nervous system. This pain can feel sharp, burning, electric, or shooting. It may affect the pelvis, va**na, re**um, hips, or legs. For some, the pain continues eve...

02/11/2026

https://www.foundationalconcepts.com/the-pelvic-chronicles-blog/bladder-prolapse-where-to-begin/

Anterior va**nal prolapse—sometimes called a “dropped bladder” or “cystocele”—is a common condition that affects many women. In fact, almost half of all women will show some degree of prolapse during their lifetime. Even though prolapse is common, it can still feel confusing or even scar...