WELCOME TO BETWEEN THE HIPS
Cheers to better pelvic health.
Cheers to the fact that self-care is the BEST care.
Cheers to you and your journey. Let’s begin!
ABOUT BETWEEN THE HIPS
Hello, my name is Megan Rorabeck — Welcome!
Dr. Megan Rorabeck, DPT, WCS, a board-certified women's health clinical specialist physical therapist, is recognized as a specialist through the American Physical Therapy Association. Dr. Rorabeck founded Between the Hips, LLC to provide education and empowerment on women's health topics via writing, coaching, and speaking platforms. As a full-time practicing clinician, she helps patients return to living the life they enjoy. She also teaches courses for the Doctorate of Physical Therapy program at her alma mater, Carroll University.
Dr. Rorabeck enjoys camping and fishing, competing in triathlons, reading, and traveling. She loves a good cup of coffee, a beautiful sunset, the smell of the salty ocean, a cool breeze on a hot day, and being surrounded by laughter. Recently, Dr. Rorabeck and her husband, Brian, adopted a shepherd-mix dog, Vortex, who adds a sweet and spunky touch to their lives.
Megan M. Rorabeck
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1,500+ SATISFIED CLIENTS |
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40 LECTURES |
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1 BOOK PUBLISHED |
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WHAT CLIENTS SAY
Megan is incredibly knowledgeable and insightful coupled with a warm, compassionate manner. After seeing multiple specialists for unresolved pelvic/hip pain with no diagnosis and a proposed surgical plan, I was referred to Megan, who immediately identified the source of my pain and reassured me that together with treatment and a simple home plan, I would be pain free. After 5 weeks, I am grateful to have a diagnosis, to have avoided an unnecessary surgery, and to be back to running and skiing with no pain.
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Jeanine— Chronic Pelvic Pain |
After silently suffering extremely painful intercourse for nearly 10 years I began treatment with Megan. Her knowledge and understanding of my problem along with her incredible compassion and encouragement set me at ease on my first visit. Megan assured me that she would be with me every step of my journey to pelvic health and wellness. I am ecstatic to say that after just 3 months of therapy with Megan, along with faithful daily at-home therapy and exercises, I feel like a new woman. Not only did Megan’s skill help me physically, but also she helped me to realize that “I am worth it.” Both my husband and I thank Megan from the bottom of our hearts. She literally changed our lives.
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JLD— Chronic Pelvic Pain |
Everyone talks about postpartum in terms of baby blues, nipple tenderness, being extremely tired, etc. No one tells you about how intense the healing process is on your muscles, especially in your pelvic floor. I contacted Megan when I was 7 weeks postpartum because I was experiencing really uncomfortable pressure and was concerned. Megan was so thorough in educating me throughout the entire process. Additionally, she was so reassuring and confident in my recovery. I am so thankful I found Between the Hips!!!
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Kensie— Postpartum |
What is Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy?
Pelvic floor physical therapy is a specialized type of physical therapy focusing on pelvic dysfunction such as bladder issues, bowel issues, and pelvic pain. Women and men of all ages may benefit from pelvic floor physical therapy. Common issues treated include:
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Urinary incontinence (bladder leakage) with strong urges and/or coughing, sneezing, laughing, or lifting |
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Fecal incontinence (bowel leakage) |
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Strong, sometimes uncontrollable urges to urinate or to have a bowel movement |
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Frequent urination, disrupting your daily schedule |
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Feeling incomplete bladder or bowel emptying |
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Constipation |
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Pelvic pain of any sort, such as pain with gynecological exams, intercourse, or your menstrual cycle |
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Rectal pain or bladder pain |
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Coccyx (tailbone) pain, low back pain, hip pain, abdominal pain |
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Pelvic organ prolapse, meaning you feel pelvic pressure, heaviness or a bulge feeling |
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Post-gynecological surgery, such as hysterectomy or prolapse repair |
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During the adolescent, pregnancy, postpartum, and menopausal timeframe |
Your pelvic floor physical therapist will first simply talk with you to better understand what is going on. This will include asking you questions about your past medical history, your bladder and bowel health, the details surrounding your pain, along with any other relevant issues and symptoms.
Next, as part of the objective examination, if you agree and if you find it tolerable, your physical therapist will perform an internal pelvic floor muscle assessment vaginally or rectally. This does not include use of a speculum; it is a one-gloved finger examination of the muscles, fascia, and nerves within the pelvic floor. Sometimes, this is done at a later visit if you prefer to wait. This postponement is okay because the physical therapist can still use the first visit to assess (at a minimum) your spine, belly, and hips.
Believe it or not, physical therapists can actually assess all of your pelvic floor muscles via the vaginal canal and rectal canal. However, if you can’t tolerate an internal muscle assessment due to pain or personal preference, the therapist will do an external assessment as the next best alternative.
To find a pelvic floor physical therapist near you, visit
American Physical Therapy Association
Herman and Wallace
Intimate Rose
Pelvic Guru
“To be heard, believed, and validated is powerful.
To have a plan for healing is life-changing.”
—Dr. Megan Rorabeck, DPT, WCS
Between the Hips:
A Practical Guide for Women
by Megan M. Rorabeck, DPT, WCS
Gone are the days when women had to accept their symptoms just because they had a baby, got older, or were plagued with “female trouble.” With Dr. Rorabeck as your guide, you can finally shine a light on your pelvic health challenges, become empowered, and learn solid solutions.
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