Have you ever chuckled knowingly at the Mom Memes? You know the ones that go something like this, “Sometimes I laugh so hard tears roll down my legs” or maybe the thought of jumping jacks or long car rides with no bathroom leave you concerned. For me, it’s all of the above. I had four kids in four years and truly never gave myself the time or the resources to properly heal in between babies or after. I just kept moving forward. I wanted so badly to “bounce back” and resume my normal workouts post baby that I just chalked it up to one of the side effects of motherhood. Even now, five years after my last baby, I still didn’t prioritize it. I know these awkward topics aren’t our normal play-date conversation, but what the heck, I’ll go there and maybe you can relate.
I had heard of Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy before, but thought I didn’t have time for it. Moms, why are we always the last priority (topic for another day or days…) . My OB suggested it, but said she thought I was borderline so I let it go. I have learned what exercises I can and can’t do so I just made adjustments. I really started to believe that this was just my reality. I even convinced myself that as I got stronger the issues would likely resolve themselves—spoiler alert—they didn’t and will not!
Thanks to this incredible community I crossed paths with Khushboo Joshi and let me just say 3 virtual therapy sessions later I now know that bladder leakage is not something I just have to live with, but I can heal from the inside out, even 5 years post-partum! Working on my pelvic floor is something I should have done years ago, but it’s OK, there is much hope for me and I am so excited to be finally addressing this issue. 
Let me tell you a little more about Khushboo. Khushboo is a Doctorate level Physical Therapist for over 18 years. She holds a Board Certification in Orthopedics, and has specialized in Womens Health/ Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy for the last 10. Her training includes the number one rehabilitation hospital in the USA, the Shirley Ryan Ability Lab (formerly Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago). She has taught courses for other PT’s in pregnancy back pain and routinely lectures graduate students in Human Performance. Khushboo’s professional background at an academic hospital enables her to treat a wide variety of diagnoses, for women of all ages. In her free time, she sits on several boards and mentors junior physical therapists in their professional pursuits. She recently moved to Hinsdale with her husband, two children, and notorious dog. While her activity of choice has always been dance, she was inspired by her patients to take up the ambitious goal of running. 
Want more awesome news? Khushboo is offering her services virtually during this pandemic and it’s truly the perfect and ultimate self-care. New moms, they can also come to your home, no easier way to take care of yourself! Khushboo is amazing to work with, she really listens and totally understands. She has customized a plan for me and I am learning so much every step of the way. I will continue to keep you all posted as I move through my treatment plan, just like most things, there is no cookie cutter system. If you are interested in learning more or wondering if your pelvic floor could use a little love take this quick survey and be connected directly with Khushboo. https://www.womensclinicusa.com/do-you-need-therapy
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