Pelvic

When we think about occupational hazards in healthcare, we often focus on back injuries, stress, or burnout. But there’s another, less-discussed risk that disproportionately affects female healthcare workers—pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD), including pelvic organ prolapse (POP). Healthcare professionals, particularly nurses, physical therapists, and caregivers, engage in frequent heavy lifting, often without adequate support or ergonomic […]