The Truth about The Core and Balance
Most people equate having good strength to "six pack abs." The truth is that while it might look good, the six pack is not the same as having a strong core.
4 Quick Tips for Avoiding Hand Injuries
We live in a technology driven word, giving our hands, wrists and fingers more of a workout than we realize. A physical therapist can help prevent these types of overuse injuries.
Incontinence – Not the New Normal
With female incontinence being brought to the forefront by companies whose sole purpose is to make money on their products - it’s no surprise we’re being fed a lie about it being a “normal” transition of life.
Spinal Stenosis and Lower Back Pain
Spinal Stenosis is one of the most common conditions that causes lower back pain and lower extremity (leg) pain in older adults.
Physical Therapy After a Concussion
This is a question that I get a lot from patients and physicians, and surprisingly there is actually a lot that a physical therapist trained to treat concussions can do to help!
What is a concussion?
A concussion is classified as a mild traumatic brain injury; however, just because it is classified as “mild” doesn’t mean that its effects are not serious.
Exercise following C-Section: How to safely return to your routine
Although c-sections are becoming fairly common in the United States, approximately 30%, that does not mean they should be considered a “small surgery.”
Pubic Pain During Pregnancy
Your pubic bone, or pubic symphysis, is found on the front side of your pelvis where the two sides connect. They connect to form a cartilage joint: the symphysis pubis. This joint is responsible for keeping the two bones of the pelvis together and stable during physical activity.
Pregnancy and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
The carpal tunnel is a small space located at the wrist. It is formed by wrist (carpal) bones and a ligament which creates the roof of the “tunnel”.
Exercising During Pregnancy
Whether you are appropriate for an exercise routine during your pregnancy is a discussion you should have with your OBGYN during the first few weeks of your pregnancy.