Your pelvic floor is a series of 3 layers of muscles lining the base of your pelvis. These muscles are in charge of bowel, bladder, and sexual function. If they are not performing well, people can develop problems in any one, or even all, of...
Read moreby Irina Stiasny, PT, DPT, PES 1.Get clearance from MD In the past, health care providers often instructed women to wait at least 6 weeks after giving birth to begin any exercises. The waiting game might be over depending on the type of delivery...
Read moreby Irina Stiasny, PT, DPT Pregnancy can be both an extremely rewarding and challenging time in the life of every mother. The changes that occur in your body can present new challenges and concerns that you have not previously experienced. Over...
Read moreBy Jacqueline Crowell, PT, DPT February, 2013 I come from the land of southern belles who have the tendency to keep their private parts potentially too private, being shy about medical guidance and assistance. This is not uncommon as many women...
Read moreThe joys of pregnancy and being a new mother are undeniably endless. It is a special time that should be appreciated and relished. Unfortunately, many moms and moms-to-be have a difficult time enjoying their belly and/or baby grow because of back...
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by Jaclyn Chan March, 2010 Picture a female soccer player who plants with her left foot, and then pivots to her right; but the left cleat stays planted and doesn’t rotate with her entire body. This is one of most common mechanisms of injury...
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