How to Do Kegels (& How Not To), From a Double Board Certified Pelvic PT

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“Just doing Kegels” is seldom helpful.  Being told to “just do kegels” as medical advice is crap.  But as it is actually useful to use your amazing pelvic floor muscles in real life, it might be nice to have a much more detailed description of what a kegel is. Hi  🙂 My name is Dr. […]

Kegels IRL

pelvis sitting on leather purse in room to accompany post what are kegels

“Just telling” someone to do Kegels sucks.   It’s true.    But that doesn’t mean we don’t need them. Do I have your attention? Hi!  🙂 My name is Dr. Kelly Sadauckas. I am one of a handful of Doctors of Physical Therapy IN THE WORLD who are double board certified in Pelvic Health and Orthopedics.  […]

Everything You Never Knew About Your Pelvic Floor Muscles

Red and White introductory sticker name tag, with Hello, My Name is "Your Pelvic Floor Muscles" in text.

Allow Me To Introduce You to Your Pelvic Floor Muscles   If you are a human, you have a pelvis AND pelvic floor muscles. If you are like most humans, you have little (to no) idea on what your pelvic floor muscles are, how to use them, and how to help them work better.  Allow […]

Everything You Never Knew About Your Pelvis

Everything You Never Knew About Your Pelvis. Image showing the various bones that make up the bony part of the pelvis. The pelvis is made up of your sacrum & coccyx (triangular bones at bottom of low back), and a ring of hip bones. The pelvis is connected by the sacroiliac joint in back, and the pubic symphysis in front.

Hey, Congrats! You Have a Pelvis! If you are a living, breathing human, you have a pelvis.  But not many of us know what our Pelvis is.   We don’t know what it’s made out of, what’s inside of it, and how it works.  Allow me to step in 🙂 My name is Dr. Kelly […]

Pelvic Floored: Your Life Without Leaks Starts Now!

Dr. Kelly, in the fall, stands on a mountain top with an orange mountain bike over her head, with the Teton Range in the background.

Welcome to the Pelvic Floored Community! My name is Dr. Kelly Sadauckas (sad-OW-skiss, thanks for asking). Your pelvis and I are both THRILLED to have you here in the Pelvic Floored Universe! As we’re about to dive deeper into our pelvises together, let’s get to know each other!  Here’s a bit about me, and why […]

4 Reasons “Just Doing Kegels” Doesn’t Work, From A Pelvic Floor PT

It’s very hip to be on the “Kegels are bad for you” bandwagon right now. And for good reason.  There is SO much more to your pelvic floor than ‘just kegels.’ Allow me to introduce myself 🙂 My name is Dr. Kelly Sadauckas (sed-OW-skiss, thanks for asking). I am one of a handful of Doctors […]

What Happens in a Pelvic Floor PT Exam?

a Pelvic Floor PT will review your specific medical history with you.

Seeing a pelvic floor PT is one of the greatests gifts you can give to yourself at anytime, but especially postpartum, injury or surgery. These rehab professionals are trained to find what your body needs to control pelvic pain, leakage or continence complaints!

How to do Kegels!

Dr. Kelly, one of only 72 Double Board Certified Specialists in the USA

How to do kegels? Telling someone to do them is Crap. TRAINING someone to do them, tailored to their body & including relaxation, works miracles!