Full Circle Physiotherapy

11/20/2025

Yes. We remember and we advocate.

Send a message to learn more

11/20/2025

Send a message to learn more

11/08/2025

Men benefit from pelvic physio en route through prostate challenges (including cancer). Prehab (assessment and learning prior to surgery, radiation etc.) and Rehab (during and after the "adventure") is the plan. Search Dr. Jo Milios to see some of her work (our teacher). Over and out!

November is prostate cancer awareness month! Mem have pelvic floors too, and pelvic floor physiotherapy can help cope with some of the sympotms associated with prostate cancer surgery.

11/07/2025

https://www.womensrunning.co.uk/health/running-through-the-menopause-explained/

Running has always been about more than just putting one foot in front of the other. For many women, it can also be a lifeline. It can be your way to manage stress, boost mood, build confidence and feel strong. But as you move through life, your body changes. The transition through perimenopause, me...

11/04/2025

Underlying inflammatory disease? Seek help.

“I really wanted to create something positive from a decades-long experience with pain.”

For nearly 30 years, Isabelle lived with debilitating pain — in her knees, lower back, and neck.

Doctors suspected arthritis, but no one could confirm it.

Finally, an MRI revealed the truth: ankylosing spondylitis.

With access to life-changing biologics and new sense of purpose — a path forward appeared.

Isabelle left her career in freight transport to join Arthritis Society Canada, helping others living with arthritis find support and strength.

Her story is a powerful reminder that lived experience can drive meaningful change.

10/26/2025

I do these practices regularly and LOVED learning from/with Shelly over the years.
It's not about "Kegels" (whatever that word from 1942 actually means), but about timed, synergized, coordinated pelvic system movement with breath, posture, activation, release.
Oh, it's SO beautiful!

Send a message to learn more

10/23/2025

Add a new word to your vocabulary today: Metastatic.

Metastatic means that what began as a case of early-stage breast cancer has metastasized, or spread to other organs (lungs, bones, etc.) outside the breasts, and is now considered to be stage four cancer.

Other cancers can also metastasize, but whether they do or not depends on a large number of factors. One thing is for certain - regular screenings can prevent the discovery of late stage cancer and can save lives.

Call 866-726-9926 to see if you’re eligible for a NO COST mammogram.
Learn more about breast cancer here:
Health.Mo.Gov/cancer/.

10/21/2025

Pesky overactive (and super common) pelvic systems?
Read on......

Asking patients about pelvic health symptoms beyond urine leaks can help you recognize symptom clusters that can help you distinguish between overactivity and underactivity.

Common symptoms associated with pelvic floor overactivity can include:
* Feeling like you need to p*e NOW, often it is for a small volume not long after you just p*ed (aka-Urgency)

* Needing to p*e lots (8-10x/day and more) (aka-Frequency)

* A weak urine stream (slow or not robust)

* Straining to p**p (aka Defecation Straining-can be related to constipation, and/or challenges relaxing to release the poo)

* Painful penetrative sexual intimacy (aka-Dyspareunia; or pain with tampon insertion if they are not sexually active)

* Persistent deep, internal pelvic pain ( different from external pelvic girdle MSK symptoms).

* Low back, pelvic girdle, and hip pain- Particularly if it is not resolving with more traditional care (more info on musculoskeletal clues below)

There’s rarely a single culprit for any of one of these issues, but pelvic floor overactivity is particularly worthy of consideration when you see a lot of these symptoms in the same patient. Overactivity symptom clusters should give you pause to provide Kegels as a first line intervention if an athlete is leaking, until you look more broadly. This includes looking at their musculoskeletal presentation. See more about MSK links and suggested screens on today’s Sub* stack. Find link here: https://open.substack.com/pub/juliewiebept/p/how-do-i-know-if-an-athletes-pelvic-floor-is-underactive-or-overactive?r=2xyh66&utm_medium=ios

10/17/2025

The Yoga Room - where I was truly grateful to receive my yoga teacher training, where Barb (yoga therapist) and Gail (yoga teacher and teacher of teachers) and more have wonderful offerings. I'll miss being next door!

The Yoga Room offers many different yoga and mindful movement classes, anywhere from beginner to advanced. We have a variety of certified teachers who help create a comfortable and non-judgemental environment. If you can breathe, you can do yoga.

10/15/2025

It's not to late to join the Beyond Kegels class with Carmen at Thrive (above Family Practices, across from the Catholic Church).
Thursdays at 10 am.
Reconnect, release, strengthen your pelvic floor and core.

It's not to late to join the Beyond Kegels class. Thursdays at 10 am. Reconnect, release, strengthen your pelvic floor and core. Helps with incontinence, prolapse, back pain, posture. email thrivepelvicfloor@gmail.com

10/11/2025

Why is running or walking daily integral to my mental health? Such a wonderful article.

Confession: This farmer fell off an orchard ladder with a 12L sprayer on my back full of water.....the tip began and I couldn't course correct in time. That was 4 weeks ago.
Walking didn't stop but running did - the concussion on cranky ribs just didn't feel OK.
In the meantime, walking and dear friends (the Friday Frolic of Wild Women Weeders.....imagine the snorts and laughter) have kept me happy, thriving and most wonderful.
What are your mental health habits?

https://www.womensrunning.co.uk/at-home/life/running-and-wellbeing/?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwY2xjawNWlbdleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFodUd5eDN2NmcxTU9maE5oAR4UNhpjGgi93O4O_PuBEQy9XfICrKpIKHLXHmGT69QoLhpQVQ5r4lv6Danc7w_aem_sUNv31_3Iw8syl7oTMgePg =1760110427

We know that running makes us feel happier, but why? We find out how running benefits our mental health, and how to boost the effect...

10/10/2025

Alcohol - Hormones - Health - Movement/Running.
https://www.womensrunning.co.uk/health/how-alcohol-impacts-your-running-from-hormones-to-health/?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwY2xjawNVSMlleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFhRjFlUEQyRnRVeDdGZ3ZmAR73-I9_unowntz-BqdZ3jRaZTSDHRTa63-75AKq8Tfva0v8VoRSSd02zduHHQ_aem_4Q_d_eR3FV93g8l-kL5PYg =1760028311

Everything you need to know about alcohol and running from an expert on hormones, health and fitness