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...
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Kathleen Neal
- Aug 12
- 3 min
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...
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Kathleen Neal
- Jul 31
- 3 min
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...
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Kathleen Neal
- Jul 21
- 2 min
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...
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Kathleen Neal
- Jul 17
- 3 min
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...
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Kathleen Neal
- Jul 14
- 1 min
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...
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Kathleen Neal
- Jul 12
- 2 min
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...
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Kathleen Neal
- Jul 7
- 2 min
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...
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Kathleen Neal
- Jul 5
- 3 min
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...
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Kathleen Neal
- Jun 21
- 3 min
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...
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Kathleen Neal
- Jun 3
- 5 min
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...
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Kathleen Neal
- May 15
- 3 min
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...
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Kathleen Neal
- May 10
- 4 min
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...
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Kathleen Neal
- Apr 26
- 1 min
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...
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Kathleen Neal
- Apr 8
- 2 min
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...
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Kathleen Neal
- Apr 8
- 2 min
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...
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Kathleen Neal
- Apr 8
- 6 min
Why PT for Pregnancy and Post Partum Care?
Making the case for Physical Therapy during Pregnancy and Postpartum
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Kathleen Neal
- Apr 8
- 5 min
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...
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Kathleen Neal
- Apr 8
- 3 min
Endometriosis, Part 2: What is Endometriosis?
I will first start with a clinical explanation of what Endometriosis is, taking from John Hopkin's website and video. The video is a...
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Kathleen Neal
- Apr 8
- 4 min
Endometriosis Series, Part 1: My Story
This past weekend I got to spend time with some friends of mine. One is an Occupational Therapist who I have known for a long time now...
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