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The Uterus Removal Journey: Navigating The Weird Changes As The One Year Anniversary Approaches
A little insight into navigating the post-hysterectomy and perimenopausal life.
Kathleen Neal
Jun 14, 20244 min read
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The Uterine Removal Journey: Feeling Damn Good
Yesterday I was talking to a client that I consider a friend who I don’t see that often. She is also considering a hysterectomy due to...
Kathleen Neal
Sep 29, 20232 min read
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The Uterus Removal Journey: 8 weeks Post-Op
Please note that this post mentions the mechanics of how the pelvic floor and cervix reacts during an orgasm. For those with sensitive...
Kathleen Neal
Sep 16, 20234 min read
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The Uterus Removal Journey: Getting Back To Work
Y'all, I started back to work last week, only working a total of 8 hours between working in my clinic in Olympia and my on-call Skilled...
Kathleen Neal
Aug 12, 20233 min read
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The Uterus Removal Journey: Finding a New Normal
Firstly, thank you all so much who have reached out with support and checking in on my healing journey. Secondly, know that in taking you...
Kathleen Neal
Jul 31, 20233 min read
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The Uterus Removal Journey: I Did Not See That One Coming...
As a pelvic floor physical therapist, I was prepared for many things in regard to this surgery and healing. However, I learned something...
Kathleen Neal
Jul 21, 20232 min read
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The Uterus Removal Journey: The Recovery Begins
I'm now one week post-op. I'm trying not to overdo it, but starting to push things a little more. My restrictions are still no lifting...
Kathleen Neal
Jul 17, 20233 min read
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The Uterus Removal Journey: Endless Resting...
While I'm grateful to have the opportunity to rest, I knew that resting would be the worst part for me. When you have ADHD, a small...
Kathleen Neal
Jul 14, 20231 min read
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The Uterus Removal Journey: The Eagle Has Left the Nest
I’m now two days post-op from my hysterectomy/endometriosis excision and feeling tired but, overall, pretty good. Despite my building...
Kathleen Neal
Jul 12, 20232 min read
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The Uterus Removal Journey: Anxiety Is Kicking In
I woke up this morning with some pretty intense anxiety. Not the worst I ever felt, but enough to cancel a patient and request my on-call...
Kathleen Neal
Jul 7, 20232 min read
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The Uterus Removal Journey: From Wandering Uteri, Witchcraft to Relatively Insignificant Organ
As always, please be aware that there are technical terminology and my own colorful language in my blogs. Those with sensitive eyes might...
Kathleen Neal
Jul 5, 20233 min read
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The Uterus Removal Journey: Part 1
Okay, so I know that a few of you won’t be thrilled to be learning about this subject, but it’s front and center in my life currently and...
Kathleen Neal
Jun 21, 20233 min read
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When Is Pain Actually Stemming From the Pelvic Floor?
**Please be aware that in this blog there is mention of sexual assault. Though there are no specific details, please take care if you are...
Kathleen Neal
Jun 3, 20235 min read
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My Favorite Case Report
After being a PT for over 12 years now and seeing a wide array of patients, diseases, and dysfunctions, I can say that there are a few...
Kathleen Neal
May 15, 20233 min read
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Our Overlord: The Nervous System
Over the past three years, Covid has infiltrated nearly every aspect of our lives, from where and how we work, how we interact with one...
Kathleen Neal
May 10, 20234 min read
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New Year. New Goals. New Location.
New Location. In less than a year of restarting my business, I have been so fortunate to have the ability to expand my practice here in...
Kathleen Neal
Apr 26, 20231 min read
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Back In the Saddle and Looking Towards the Horizon...
It has been so great being back in the greater Seattle area, reconnecting and treating former clients and meeting new ones! Thank you all...
Kathleen Neal
Apr 8, 20232 min read
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My Journey Through The Pandemic
A lot has happened since March of 2020. Several of my patients have reached out to me in concern for my well-being and questioning when I...
Kathleen Neal
Apr 8, 20232 min read
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Why PT for Pregnancy and Post Partum Care?
Making the case for Physical Therapy during Pregnancy and Postpartum
Kathleen Neal
Apr 8, 20236 min read
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Endometriosis Part 3: What do we do now?
Now that we’ve talked about what endometriosis is and how it is difficult to diagnose, let’s discuss what to do if you are diagnosed with...
Kathleen Neal
Apr 8, 20235 min read
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