We often get a question, here at legacy physical therapy, from pregnant & postpartum moms, and it is whether or not they should be wearing some type of abdominal support or brace after they deliver the baby. So to brace or not to brace? Braces are not the end all be all that can just …
We have recently had a couple of patient’s come in complaining about hip pain especially with running or HIIT workouts. They describe the pain as deep in the front of the hip and wrapping around to the buttocks. They reported trying stretching strengthening exercises foam rolling working with chiropractors and other physical therapists Despite all …
Mom’s have to do a ton of different activities and movements throughout the day including lifting the kiddos, picking up toys, doing the laundry, getting stuff into & out of the trunk and pushing the stroller. All these different tasks can lead us to have some nagging aches and pains in our back, neck or …
Prostatitis is a condition in men that involves inflammation of the prostate. The prostate is a gland that makes the fluid that goes into semen, it surrounds the urethra at the neck of the bladder. Prostatitis can either be acute or chronic where symptoms can come and go over at least 3 months. 50% of …
One of the most common non-surgical options for management of prolapses is a pessary. A pessary is a removable device that is inserted vaginally to support a prolapse. The pelvic organs, which include the bladder, uterus or rectum, are held in place via muscles, ligaments, and supporting tissue. When these support systems experience weakness, a …
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy is often thought of as a therapy reserved only for women that may be going through things like pregnancy or postpartum issues, but here at Legacy Physical Therapy, we do see our fair share of men as well! The pelvic floor is the bowl of muscles on the bottom of the …
These days, Diastasis recti, is a topic we see all over the place from different moms groups discussions, to advertisements targeting women for different programs that promise you the “one magical thing” that is going to get everything right for your abdomen. Diastasis recti is a fancy word describing a separation of your abdominal muscles. …
