Before starting your pelvic floor physical therapy program, it is important to prepare your space and gather the necessary equipment. Creating a safe and comfortable environment will enhance your overall experience and help you achieve your therapy goals. Here are some key steps to consider when setting up your space.

First, designate a specific area in your home, office, or wherever you will be doing your physical therapy exercises. This area should be well-lit, spacious, and free of clutter to avoid any potential accidents. Make sure to have a comfortable mat or towel to use for floor exercises and have a sturdy chair nearby for seated exercises. The Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Program will have you safely and effectively using resistance bands. We recommend both loop bands, that are placed around your thighs, and 6 foot or greater length standard resistance bands. You may use equipment you already own, purchase them from our website, or purchase from a retailer near you. These bands are used often in physical therapy and gym environments and are easily attainable. (Currently, we only offer shipping within the U.S.A.)

Welcome to your pelvic floor fitness program presented by Dr. Alona Stein. The course is designed to be progressed each week. Each week you will be asked to complete a new set of exercises which are completed daily as instructed by Dr. Stein. 

For this program, in a few weeks you will need:

- Loop bands (We sell these on our website)

- Exercise ball

- Stretch strap

- 1 single band with loops on each end, 4 - 6 feet in length will work

- 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 pound hand weights (honestly, cans of food will work just well also)

If you already have these items, or have access to them great! Currently we offer the loop bands and single 6-foot length bands (you can easily tie 2 loops on each end for the single band, it comes untied). Click here to purchase at our store:

https://desire-wellness.myshopify.com/

Here are some options available on Amazon if you'd like:

Exercise Balls:

https://a.co/d/66LE2dO

https://a.co/d/25R2JOA

(A 65 cm ball will work, or 55 cm for smaller person)

Stretch Strap

https://a.co/d/1ziy24A

https://a.co/d/6Scol3j

Key Lesson Concepts:

• Designate a specific area for exercises
• Gather resistance bands that you already own, purchase from our website, or purchase from a retailer near you
• Familiarize yourself with exercises and maintain proper form

Lesson Summary

Before starting your pelvic floor physical therapy program, it is important to prepare your space and gather the necessary equipment for a safe and comfortable environment:

• Designate a specific area in your home or office for exercises, ensuring it's well-lit, spacious, and free of clutter.
• Have a comfortable mat or towel for floor exercises and a sturdy chair nearby for seated exercises.
• For resistance exercises, you will need loop bands and standard resistance bands (6 feet or greater in length).
• Loop bands are placed around your thighs, and you can purchase them from our website or a local retailer.
• The Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Program will guide you through exercises that can be completed daily for progress.

For the program, you will need:

• Loop bands (available for purchase on our website)
• Exercise ball (65cm or 55cm)
• Stretch strap
• Single band (4-6 feet in length) with loops on each end
• 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 pound hand weights (cans of food can be used as an alternative)

If you have the required items or can access them, that's great! For shopping options, visit:

• Our store: Desire Wellness Store
• Amazon links for Exercise Balls: Ball 1, Ball 2
• Amazon links for Stretch Strap: Stretch Strap 1, Stretch Strap 2

Key Lesson Concepts:

• Designate a specific area for exercises
• Gather resistance bands that you already own, purchase from our website, or buy from a local retailer
• Familiarize yourself with exercises and maintain proper form