women’s health

smiling adult female named Jaylah Martin, Occupational Therapist, stands outside of Encore Rehabilitation at DeKalb Regional Medical Center

Pelvic Health Therapy at Encore Rehabilitation

Did you know that bladder leakage, pelvic pain, pressure, or discomfort may be related to your pelvic floor — and that therapy may be able to help?

We’re excited to spotlight Jaylah Martin, Occupational Therapist, and the growing pelvic health services available at Encore Rehabilitation at DeKalb Regional Medical Center!

Jaylah has expanded her Occupational Therapy expertise into Women’s Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation, helping women address concerns that can affect everyday comfort, confidence, and quality of life.

Pelvic Health Therapy may be beneficial for women experiencing concerns such as:

• Urinary leakage or difficulty controlling the bladder
• Frequent or urgent trips to the bathroom
• Pelvic pain or pressure
• Pain or discomfort with intercourse
• Pelvic floor weakness
• Symptoms associated with pelvic organ prolapse
• Constipation or difficulty with bowel movements
• Pregnancy-related pelvic discomfort
• Postpartum recovery and weakness
• Core weakness or difficulty returning to normal activities after pregnancy or surgery

These symptoms can be common, but many people don’t realize they may be related to the pelvic floor or that rehabilitation could be an option.

In February, Jaylah completed Herman & Wallace Pelvic Function Level 1 training and continues to build her clinical experience in pelvic floor rehabilitation. She is currently tracking her pelvic floor patient-care hours as she works toward meeting the requirements to pursue board certification in this specialty.

Jaylah has been with Encore for nearly three years and has diverse experience treating orthopedic injuries and surgeries, stroke-related conditions, pediatric patients, and more. Her newest area of focus is helping expand access to Pelvic Health Rehabilitation right here in our community!

If you’ve been dealing with symptoms you thought you simply had to live with, contact us! We’d be happy to discuss how Pelvic Health Rehabilitation may help!

Encore Rehabilitation at DeKalb Regional Medical Center
200 Medical Center Drive
Fort Payne, AL 35968
256-997-2460

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You’re nailing your workouts, you’re eating well, you’re getting enough sleep, and though you’ve done everything you can think of, you aren’t getting the results you’d expected. As silly as this sounds, you may need to just stand up a little straighter and learn how to improve your posture.

Poor posture wreaks havoc on your body’s alignment, which can affect your spine, shoulders, hips, and knees. This, in turn, affects your flexibility and mobility, muscle strength, and joint health. As an added bonus, standing up straight will cause you to look leaner and more confident, right off the bat.

One way to improve your posture is to focus on workouts that strengthen your core, shoulders, and upper back. These muscles help stabilize your entire body, so they could potentially be to blame if you’re having postural issues. If you’re ready to work towards better posture, check out the following workouts:

Better Posture Workout from Fitness Blender

If you find yourself slumping over, this is the workout for you. This 17-minute video is great for building strength and improving flexibility in your shoulders, chest, and back!

Best Bodyweight Ab Exercises from Greatist

A strong body starts with a strong core. Need a refresher course on some awesome abdominal moves? This post covers everything from crunches to toe taps.

Better Posture: 6 Ways to Straighten Up from Women’s Health

This post breaks down some possible issues you may have with your posture and offers moves that target each issue. Many times, a certain stretch or strengthening move can make all the difference.

Exercises to Correct Bad Posture from LIVESTRONG

Here are four moves you can complete every single day in order to improve your posture. Try them out the next time you have a few minutes to spare.

Who knew that standing up straight could make such a difference? If you’ve ever worked on your posture, let us know what benefits you noticed!