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Exercise CrossFit, exercise, sports injuries, surgery
CrossFit has often been described as a cult, and that is not entirely inaccurate. A cult is a social group
Exercise CrossFit, exercise, kipping pull up, strength training
CrossFit is well known for utilizing momentum driven variations of gymnastics movements in workouts commonly referred to as “kipping”. Kipping
Female Athlete, Pelvic Health, Women's Health incontinece, pelvic floor strengthening, pelvic health, postpartum
With any pelvic floor dysfunction, there is so much more to look into aside from simply the pelvic floor. The
Pelvic Health pelvic floor, pelvic floor strengthening, pelvic health, urinary tract infections (UTI)
Disclaimer: Acute and active UTI’s should be evaluated and treated by a physician. Physical therapy as treatment of UTI’s should
climbing rock climbing, shoulder pain, sports injuries
The pectoralis minor muscle is situated on the front of the chest and attaches the scapula to the rib cage.
climbing rock climbing, shoulder pain, shoulder strength
Shoulder strength and stability is crucial in rock climbing for both performance and injury prevention. There are many different ways
Pelvic Health bowel health, constipation, hemorrhoids, pelvic health, pelvic pain
    Hemorrhoids are swollen veins in the anus and lower rectum and will affect about a third of Americans.
climbing rock climbing, shoulder pain, shoulder strength
The serratus anterior muscle is located on the side of your chest and attaches your scapula to your ribs. The
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Control of our bladder and bowels are some of our most primal functions as humans and when something goes awry
Female Athlete, Pelvic Health, Women's Health female athlete, postpartum, postpartum running, running injury
Postpartum runners potentially make up a large portion of community runners as most women participating in running events are of
climbing rock climbing, shoulder pain
Shoulder injuries account for approximately 17% of all climbing-related injuries, making them one of the most common reasons why people
Pelvic Health cycling, incontinence, male pelvic health, sexual health
Does cycling contribute to men’s pelvic floor dysfunction?There is conflicting evidence on the effect of cycling and pelvic floor dysfunction
Exercise exercise, obesity, risk prevention, strength training
Obesity is one of the greatest health problems facing our country. The causes of obesity are multifactorial in nature, but
general physical therapy balance, concussion, headaches
A concussion is a specific type of mild traumatic brain injury caused by a force to the head or body
Vestibular balance, BPPV, vertigo
I woke up with dizzinessIt feels like the room is spinning when I turn my headI think I am too
climbing climbing, elbow pain, sports injury
Pain to the elbow is very common among climbers and is one of the leading causes of time away from
climbing elbow pain, rock climbing, sports injury
Pain to the elbow is very common among climbers and is one of the leading causes of time away from
Women's Health constipation, endometriosis, incontinence, pelvic health, sexual health, women, women's health
Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory condition that affects 1 in 10 women of reproductive age worldwide. Classically, symptoms of endometriosis
Exercise exercise, muscle growth, muscle strength, strength training
Muscle strength is correlated with many important clinical outcomes including fall risk, injury risk, sports performance, functional capacity, and quality
Arm Injuries elbow pain, lateral elbow pain, modalities, tennis elbow
Tennis elbow or lateral epicondylalgia is a common overuse injury in the upper extremity. Initially believed to be an inflammatory
Pelvic Health constipation, incontinence, pediatric pelvic health, pelvic health
Bladder and bowel dysfunction in children is a common and multifactorial functional problem. It is one of the most common
Exercise exercise, obesity, weight loss
America has seen a steady increase in body weight over the past decades with the CDC reporting 2 in 3
Back Injuries chronic pain, low back pain
Cupping is an intervention dating back at least 1000 years, but has experienced a resurgence in popularity due in part