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November Newsletter 2020

COVID-10 and Physical Therapy 

The respiratory diaphragm has an impact on the ability of the pelvic floor to contract and relax in a manner that will allow for both continence and elimination.

➜ COVID-19 survivors often have disability in this muscle of respiration that can lead to implications for both overactive and underactive pelvic floor. 

➜ Commonly, this population is hospitalized for long periods of time, which can have long-term consequences on both bladder and bowel functioning including, but not limited to, incontinence, urinary retention, and constipation. 

➜ Pelvic floor therapists must be prepared to adjust both their evaluation and treatment methods in consideration of this novel treatment population.

Siracusa, Carina PT, DPT; Gray, Amelia PT, DPT Pelvic Floor Considerations in COVID-19, Journal of Women's Health Physical Therapy: October/December 2020 - Volume 44 - Issue 4 - p 144-151 doi: 10.1097/JWH.0000000000000180


                            
       Jenean LaCorte Restorative Tattoos 3D Nipple and Scar Tattoo

                    
                            
Jenean LaCorte became interested in medical tattoo when she learned of the need from her sister-in-law, who had undergone a bilateral mastectomy due to her breast cancer diagnosis. Jenean, herself is a cancer survivor of over 40 years, and understands the needs of survivors wanting to camouflage their scars, some wanting to find a substitute for what was taken away, as is the case with the 3D nipple tattoos. 

For her pursuit of this interest, she studied and earned her certification through the Sauler Institute, a division of Penn Medicine. She is also certified in HIPPA rules and regulations and blood born pathogens.

It is her great passion to help as many people as she can through her artistic approach to medical tattooing.

Restorative Tattoos is located in Hampstead, NC 28443. To learn more click the link below, call at  910-232-1117 or email her at jenean@restorativetattoos.com. 



  

Diaper Bank of NC- Lower Cape Fear

Physical Therapy for Women Lymphedema and Pelvic Rehab Center 
is a hot spot for diaper donations through the Diaper Bank of NC- Lower Cape Fear! 

     

Be sure to swing by our office at 1630 Military Cutoff Road, Suite 110 (door to the left) Wilmington, NC 28403 to drop of your diaper donations.We accept both new and opened packs of diapers for donations. All sizes of diapers, including adult diapers are needed along with baby wipes and diaper creme.

Diaper Bank of NC - Lower Cape Fear Information:
The Diaper Bank of NC - Lower Cape Fear works to meet this need by providing diapers to community partners for distribution to families in need in our community. You can help by donating diapers, hosting diaper drive, volunteering to help us wrap diapers for distribution and by spreading the word! Contact us for more information on ways that you, your business or community organization can get involved! Visit Lowercapefear@ncdiaperbank.org for more information.

                             Integrative D​ry Needling

We offer Dry Needling treatment at our facility! 

Dry Needling can be performed by THREE of our very own Physical Therapist's who is Certified in Dry Needling! 

Integrative Dry Needling is a highly effective form of Physical Therapy for the treatment of a multitude of musculoskeletal and neuromuscular conditions. It is not appropriate for all conditions or pathologies and the use of the technique will be at the discretion of your physical therapist. 

Ask your therapist if this is right for you! We hope to hear from you soon!


Integrative Dry Needling involves placing a small needle into the tissue that is tender with the intent to normalize the physiology of the area and regain homeostasis,which will improve the function of the musculoskeletal system resulting in symptom reduction.
Physical Therapy for Women is now treating KIDS!



                                By Susan Lew

You're invited to meet Beautycounter and discover why we want to get safe products into the hands of everyone. Join us for a conversation that will change the way you look at beauty. Samples of Beautycounter are always located in the PTFW Lobby for patients, friends, family, etc. to check out! Call us if you have any questions.

What Beautycounter has taught us....
*There are about 10,000 chemicals commonly found in personal care products - only 10% of those chemicals have safety data.

*The United States has not passed a federal law to regulate the ingredients used in personal care products since 1938.

*The European Union has spent the past two decades banning or restricting more than 1,300 ingredients - the U.S has only banned 11 to date. 

Susan Lew
(910)352-2611
suelew@gmail.com
beautycounter.com/susanlew

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Please support She Rocks and link your Amazon account to this charity.
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1.     Go to www.smile.amazon.com

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3.    Search charity name, “She Rocks Inc- Cancer Research” – Wilmington  NC

4.    Click “Select” to the right of the Charity Name.

Remember each time you shop you must sign in under smile.amazon.com for donations to occur to She Rocks

Thank you for helping Physical Therapy for Women support She Rocks!



In loving memory of Mary Beth Quinn, fighter, advocate and friend.

1630 Military Cutoff Road, Suite 110, Wilmington, North Carolina 28403 | (910)798-2318 | email ptforwomen@yahoo.com