Pelvic floor rehabilitation is a form of physical therapy that helps to address pain, weakness, and dysfunction of the pelvic floor muscles. The pelvic floor muscles run along the base of the pelvis, from the pubic bone to the tailbone, and play an important role in supporting pelvic organs, continence, and sexual function. Muscles of […]
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Today, lower back pain has become synonymous with baseline existence. It is something we must simply look forward to having in our chair-sitting, back bending, and stress-inducing lives. In many cases, it’s merely a case of poor movement and not being mindful. Something as simple as bending over, done improperly can cause lower back pain.
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Plantar fasciitis is a common condition of the foot causing pain, stiffness, and changes in gait. The term “plantar fasciitis” refers to an inflammation in the fascia found along the bottom, or plantar surface, of the foot. Symptoms are often markedly worse with the first few steps of the day and tend to somewhat diminish
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The hip is a major joint in the body impacted by many forces all day long. One of the largest articulations in humans, this complex joint is a chief factor in all functional mobility. For example, walking, bending over, stepping, standing, and running are all integral motions potentially affected when a person has hip pain.
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Tight hips? You’re not alone. Spending a lot of time sitting keeps our hip flexors in a shortened position (more than they should be) and makes them tight. Especially if you’re not taking frequent stretch breaks. But tight hips aren’t just uncomfortable. They can lead to other aches and pains, especially in the lower
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Considering Physical Therapy? Gain more insight into what happens during a typical PT session. In this webinar, viewers will learn about the physical therapy profession, what happens during a typical PT session, and how it can benefit you. More importantly, you will get better insight into what sets us apart from other physical therapy clinics
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What is a Rotator Cuff Tear? Most of us will experience some shoulder joint pain or dysfunction in our lives. The shoulder joint and its associated muscular rotator cuff can be particularly vulnerable to injury due to a unique and complex movement called circumduction. Circumduction is a complex and important functional movement that allows us
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Through the years, especially in the last twenty years, what the medical field knew about tendon pathology has improved. The concept and name for the condition has changed from tendinitis to tendinosis, and then to tendinopathy. The Achilles tendinopathy is the most common of the injuries, what really matters is to understand what has been
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When healing from an injury, there is much more at play than just the one body part that has been affected. As whole human beings, many things can affect our healing processes, which is why the integration of yoga and physical therapy into one’s treatment plan can provide a more holistic approach. In several clinical
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By: Dr. Sarah Rodriguez. If you are dealing with an injury or physical condition that is limiting you in some way, your doctor may have prescribed several sessions of physical therapy. If you have never been to physical therapy and are considering it for the first time, or if you have seen a physical therapist
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If you suffer from vertigo or motion sensitivity, experience difficulty with balance, are fearful of falling or have a history of falling, have trouble fixing your gaze on objects, have previously suffered head trauma/concussions, or if you experience a general sense of disorientation or instability, then this vestibular webinar is for you. The webinar will
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By: Dr. Rachel Tavel, DPT. When people hear the word “core” they usually think about their abdominal muscles. We all know that we have to have a strong core for improved posture, balance, and overall strength. But what if we told you your shoulders have their own core? The scapula, commonly referred to as the
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