Patient Testimony: Aimee, 37, California
“I was diagnosed with chronic Lyme’s disease which caused gastrointestinal issues, TMJ pain, chronic headaches, vulvodynia, rectal pain and hemorrhoids. I have been in physical therapy for the last 8 years with some improvement. I’ve been under the care of Dr. Morrison for the last 3 months and I’ve seen more improvement in these last 3 months then I’ve seen over my full course of treatment. I truly believe Dr. Morrison would have been able to completely get me better if my body wasn’t still fighting Lyme’s disease. My pelvic floor is the most improved. My burning is almost completely...
Read MoreInternational Continence Society Conference 2013 in Barcelona
Just attended a phone conference review of all of the new research presented at the International Continence Society 2013 in Barcelona. Some interesting research topics included: levator ani defects found in 13-39% women after vaginal delivery and MRI studies show that post partum women with levator ani defects at 6 months post partum may recover on their own yet some remain with major defects; patients with urinary incontinence or pelvic organ prolapse who demonstrated severely weak or absent pelvic floor muscle contraction upon vaginal palpation and after being trained in proper...
Read MorePatient Testimony: Ann, age 32, Astoria, NY
“I am 32, and lived with vulvodynia for many years. I was apprehensive about going off my pain medication (Gabapentin ) when my husband and I decided we wanted to get pregnant. I began treatment with Rivka Friedman, PT, MS, DPT. I was amazed at how well my body responded to pelvic floor therapy. I was able to feel as good and even occasionally better than I had while using medication. The treatment helped me manage my pain so I could focus on other areas of my life. I also appreciated the compassion and listening ear Rivka offered throughout my sessions.”
Read MorePatient Testimony: Shani, age 24, New York, NY
“Pamela Morrison, PT, MS, DPT, BCB-PMD, IMTC, is the best at what she does. I first came to her knowing very little about my condition (vulvodynia). I was feeling rather hopeless and scared that my sex life would never return to normal. Dr. Morrison taught me so much about my body and my condition. She guided me through exercises, different “alternative” treatments and really improved my quality of life and my sex life. I’m moving to another city this month and am a bit nervous about leaving Dr. Morrison behind! Luckily, she was able to recommend a colleague in my new city and I’m...
Read MoreDr. Pamela Morrison appointed as Executive Board Member of the National Vulvodynia Association (NVA)
Dr. Pamela Morrison has just accepted a position as an Executive Board Member of the National Vulvodynia Association (NVA). Being a manual orthopedic physical therapist for over 20 years, she has treated patients with chronic pelvic pain including patients with diagnoses such as vulvodynia, interstitial cystitis, pelvic floor muscle dysfunction, prostatitis, endometriosis, prenatal and post partum, pelvic organ prolapse, sacroiliac joint dysfunction, digestive problems and pudendal neuralgia. In 2006, her doctoral project of “Common Evaluative Findings in Women with Vulvar Pain”...
Read MoreVulvodynia and Pregnancy
Hannah Hannah is a lovely 23 year old female referred to physical therapy with a diagnosis of pelvic floor muscle dysfunction and vestibulodynia, bilateral hip pain, and clitoral pain. Her past medical history includes fatigue, seasonal allergies, nosebleeds, chronic migraines, sciatica, and a hernia repair (age 5). She is married to a supportive spouse and they had recently moved to NYC from Israel. Her medications included topical estrace cream, vitamin D and B12, and medication for her migraines. She has a history of severe constipation, evacuating only twice weekly (normal is 1 – 2...
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