When preparing for pregnancy, we often think about taking prenatal vitamins, eating a balanced diet, and engaging in regular exercise. However, one crucial aspect of pre-pregnancy health that’s often overlooked is the pelvic floor. Pelvic floor physical therapy (PT) is gaining recognition as a beneficial practice before pregnancy, and here’s why you should consider incorporating […]
Pregnancy brings about numerous physical changes and challenges, one of which is the impact on the pelvic floor. The pelvic floor muscles play a crucial role in supporting the bladder, bowel, and uterus, and they undergo significant stress during pregnancy and childbirth. One question that often arises is whether the size of the baby impacts
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When it comes to preparing for childbirth, many expectant mothers focus on prenatal vitamins, birthing classes, and creating a birth plan. However, an often-overlooked aspect of childbirth preparation is the health and readiness of the pelvic floor. Pelvic floor physical therapy (PT) has emerged as a valuable tool not just for postpartum recovery, but also
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Diastasis recti, often referred to simply as diastasis, is a condition characterized by the separation of the abdominal muscles, specifically the rectus abdominis. This condition is most commonly seen in postpartum women but can also affect men and women of all ages due to factors like rapid weight gain, heavy lifting, or certain abdominal exercises.
Bringing a new life into the world is a transformative and beautiful experience, but it also comes with significant changes to a woman’s body. Post-pregnancy recovery is a crucial phase that requires time, patience, and sometimes, professional guidance such as pelvic floor physical therapy (PT). The answer to how long it takes to recover is
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Pregnancy is a journey marked by numerous changes and challenges, both physically and emotionally. Amid the excitement and anticipation, it’s crucial not to overlook the importance of caring for your pelvic floor health. This often-neglected area plays a significant role in your overall physical well-being during and after pregnancy. Seeking the expertise of a Pelvic
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If you’re reading this, then congratulations! Pregnancy is a gift, and you should be treasuring this special time nurturing your growing baby. Unfortunately, pelvic pain during pregnancy is often unavoidable without a helping hand. Have you encountered muscle or joint pain during your 1st, 2nd, or 3rd trimester? If the answer is YES, this blog
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If you are currently pregnant, postpartum or even years postpartum, you may wonder or have wondered about how to get back into a fitness routine. You may have searched the internet for pregnancy or postpartum exercises to do and it may have confused you even further. A helpful source for good guidance would be partnering
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We wanted to highlight a patient story, regarding pain during pregnancy. Sally is currently 24 weeks pregnant and this is her first pregnancy. She went to her physician and was told this type of pain is normal and she would have to deal with it for the rest of her pregnancy and physical therapy likely
A woman’s body is amazing. Just the fact that we can grow another human inside of us is just fascinating. But as amazing as pregnancy is, it can put a big stress and strain on a woman’s body. Throughout pregnancy there is increased laxity, and looseness of our ligaments and our joints. As the baby