Foundational Concepts, Specialty Physical Therapy

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...

02/04/2026

https://www.foundationalconcepts.com/the-pelvic-chronicles-blog/what-is-the-deep-core-the-4-muscles-that-stabilize-your-spine-and-pelvis/

Most people know that the “core” is important for strength and stability, but far fewer understand what the deep core really is—or how its different parts work together. When we think of core muscles, we usually picture the visible “six-pack” abs. But the true foundation of spine and p...

01/30/2026

This guide helps you navigate the resources you need for a successful pregnancy and postpartum period in the Kansas City area.

01/28/2026

https://www.foundationalconcepts.com/the-pelvic-chronicles-blog/postpartum-exercise-and-your-pelvic-floor-what-every-new-mom-should-know/

Having a baby is a big change for your body. During pregnancy and birth, the muscles of your core and your pelvic floor stretch, work hard, and become weaker or overworked. After delivery, many parents want to return to exercise, but it can be hard to know when it is safe, what is normal, and how ...

01/16/2026

Winter is here!! If you enjoy rowing as an activity, especially to stay indoors in winter check out these tips to make sure you dont stress the pelvic floor with rowing for exercise.

It is officially COLD outside, so its great to switch to rowing as an indoor activity in winter. Here are some tips to make sure you dont stress your pelvic...

01/14/2026

https://www.foundationalconcepts.com/the-pelvic-chronicles-blog/pelvic-floor-pt-through-pregnancy/

Pregnancy brings many exciting changes, but it can also place a lot of stress on your body—especially on the pelvic floor. These are the muscles at the bottom of your pelvis that help hold up your bladder, uterus, and bowels. They also support you during labor, birth, and recovery.  Many people ...

12/22/2025

12/19/2025

Courtney's 3 favorite hip stretches!

12/17/2025

https://www.foundationalconcepts.com/the-pelvic-chronicles-blog/after-turp-surgery-why-urinary-leaks-happen-and-how-pfpt-can-help/

Urinary leaking after surgery is something many men don’t expect, and even fewer feel comfortable talking about. But after a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)—a ca common procedure for treating enlarged prostate—changes in bladder control can happen. The good news is that for m...

11/14/2025

FDA Removes black box warning on menopause hormone therapy!!!