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Women's Health abdominal separation, diastasis recti, post-partum, running
The rectus abdominis muscle is the paired muscle running vertically along the anterior abdominal wall. The linea alba is the
general physical therapy exercise, low back pain, strength training
Hip strength is a key component for sports performance and rehabilitation following injury. These muscles are key targets of exercise
Exercise emotional health, exercise, mental health, stress
Our understanding on the mental and emotional health benefits of exercise continues to grow each year. Research studies have shown
general physical therapy exercise, health benefits, stretching
Stretching remains one of the more debatable areas in our profession.  Although mobility and stretching can play a significant role
Pelvic Health incontinence, male pelvic health, pelvic floor, sexual health
Word choice and verbal instruction impacts how one performs a pelvic floor muscle contraction. Previous research on women suggests that
Sports Performance dynamic warm up, performance, running, strength training
Team and individual athletes are always looking for an edge prior to their competition or race. The preceding days variable’s
Knee Injuries ACL, ACL injury, ACL surgery, rehabilitation
ACL tears are a common sports injury experienced during participation in team sports (basketball, soccer), as well as, individual sport
Women's Health constipation, pelvic floor, pelvic organ prolapse, postpartum, pregnancy
What is pelvic organ prolapse and how do I know if I have it?Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is the descent
Vestibular balance, vertigo, Vestibular
Clear vision relies on seamless communication between the vestibular organ (in your inner ear) and your eyes. This allows your
Vestibular balance, vertigo, Vestibular
Clear vision relies on seamless communication between the vestibular organ (in your inner ear) and your eyes. This allows your
Arm Injuries exercise, rotator cuff tear, shoulder pain, strength training
Rotator cuff tears are commonly found in both painful and pain free individuals and often are found in equal prevalence
shoulder pain exercise, exercise prescription, impingement, injection, shoulder pain
Patients often receive exercise handouts from physicians when initially presenting with musculoskeletal pain. The idea behind the handout makes sense
Back Injuries exercise, hip strengthening, low back pain, strength training
Low back pain is a common condition best treated by Physical Therapists due to their unique ability to effectively provide
climbing rock climbing, shoulder pain, shoulder strength, sports injuries
Normal movement at the shoulder is distributed between motion at the shoulder (glenohumeral) joint and movement of the scapula. Although
Vestibular balance, Vestibular
Many of us suffer from some degree of motion sickness. This can be triggered by large motions such as sitting
Women's Health delivery, pelvic health, pregnancy
As a pelvic health physical therapist who works with individuals during pregnancy I am often asked, “What is the best
Vestibular BPPV, vertigo, Vestibular
Are you or someone you know experiencing vertigo? Vertigo is the sensation of the room spinning around you, or the sensation
climbing rock climbing, sports injuries, sports performance
Most climbers are aware of the importance of finger flexor strength. But how strong are your finger EXTENSORS?Finger extensors are
Back Injuries disc injury, imaging, low back pain, lumbar disc injury
In previous blogs we have discussed the limitations of imaging, including MRI, for musculoskeletal conditions including low back pain. The
general physical therapy aging, older adults, sacropenia, strength training
The negative effects of aging on the body’s muscular system are well established and contributes to increased disease risk, sedentary
Pelvic Health incontinece, male pelvic health, pelvic floor, pelvic health, prostatectomy
A radical prostatectomy is a common treatment option for prostate cancer in which the prostate is surgically removed. It is
climbing brain health, health benefits, mental health, rock climbing
The benefits of physical activity are well documented. Regular exercise has been shown to improve both mental and physical health.