A woman’s body experiences a lot of changes during her pregnancy in order to aid in the development of the baby. These changes can result in various aches and pains throughout the body. Furthermore, giving birth isn’t called “labor” for nothing! Research shows that labor is an intense and extremely taxing experience that can result […]
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Have you recently had a baby, or plan on having one in the future? Curious about a safe return to exercise? Here’s some info from pre/postpartum specialized physical therapist, Dr. Erin Weber, PT, DPT to help get you started. Postpartum Health If you’ve recently had a baby, congrats! Your body, mind and spirit have undergone
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Physio Logic Physical Therapist, Dr. Sarah Kostyukovsky, PT, DPT, OCS, and new mother, discusses how the physical changes that occur during the pre and post-natal period can lead to injury and chronic pain. I recently read an article in the Boston Globe about the significant brain changes that occur during pregnancy and child birth. Pre
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In this article, Physio Logic Pilates Instructor Julie Olival, discusses the benefits of Pilates for mothers identifying habitual actions, common tendencies within those movements, and counter exercises to strengthen the muscles required for those actions to move more efficiently and prevent injury. Creatures of Habit We are not static beings. We are dynamic. Every day
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Physio Logic’s Clinical Nutrition Assistant, Rachel Naar, discusses the importance of proper post-pregnancy nutrition for the optimal health of both mother and baby. She provides sources of significant proteins, antioxidants, phytochemicals, vitamins, minerals, whole grains, fibers, and fats. Last summer we prepped you with some nutritional education surrounding ‘What to Expect When You’re Expecting.” Nine
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In this article, Physio Logic’s Pilates Studio Manager Allie Allison-Galazin and BASI Pilates instructor in training explains the benefits of practicing prenatal Pilates during pregnancy and includes Pilates exercises that can be done from home. She is currently 38 weeks pregnant with her first baby and has done Pilates throughout the pregnancy. Pilates During Pregnancy Pilates
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