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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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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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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You stepped off a curb wrong, tripped over your child’s toy, or landed funny while eying that ball. Ouch! Your ankle is now swollen and you’re suffering from ankle pain, but you’re not sure if it’s a simple ankle injury, like a sprain, or if it’s a more serious fracture or break. Does this sound
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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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Using running shoes without the right “fit” for your foot can seriously affect your performance and in some cases, lead to serious injury. Physical Therapist, Dr. Sarah Whiteside, DPT, PT shares some advice on picking the right running shoes. Appropriate footwear is key to preventing injuries of the feet, ankles, knees, hips and even the lower
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