Dr. Steven Tijerina, PT, DPT, Cert. MDT

PT, DPT, Cert. MDT

Dr. Steven Tijerina is the US Director of Integrated Pelvic Care (IPC), a clinical network specializing in pelvic-floor physical therapy and men's pelvic health. He is certified in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (Cert. MDT) and reviews IPC patient-education materials for clinical accuracy.

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Integrated Pelvic Care (IPC)

Articles medically reviewed by Dr. Steven Tijerina, PT, DPT, Cert. MDT

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Foods That Irritate the Bladder: Evidence-Based Guide

Caffeine, alcohol, citrus, tomato, and spicy foods top the list of foods that irritate the bladder. Use a 14-day elimination test to find yours.

Dr. Di Wu, MD, PTPublished Apr 28, 2026 · Updated Apr 29 · 15 min read

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Bladder Training Exercises: Find the Drill That Fits You

Bladder training is not one exercise. It is four drills, mapped to four bladder problems. Match the drill to your bladder type using the 4Is framework.

Dr. Di Wu, MD, PTPublished Apr 29, 2026 · 19 min read

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Peeing a Lot After Surgery: When It's Normal, When It's Not

Peeing a lot after surgery is normal for the first week. After prostate surgery, persistent frequency is a different problem with a different fix.

Dr. Di Wu, MD, PTPublished Apr 28, 2026 · Updated Apr 29 · 16 min read

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