10 Benefits of PT for Expectant Mothers What if you could train for a healthier pregnancy and smoother postpartum recovery, just like you’d train for a race or a big event? Most people don’t think of physical therapy as part of pregnancy care, but it can play a major role in preventing complications, managing pain, and […]
Women's HealthWhen the Body Says No: A Hand Therapist’s Perspective on Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Chaz Lucius’s Story As a Certified Hand Therapist, I work closely with individuals navigating the challenges of musculoskeletal injuries and chronic conditions. So when I read the recent statement from Chaz Lucius—a talented young hockey player retiring due to a diagnosis of […]
Chronic Pain, EDSKegels: The Pros and Cons Kegel exercises, named after Dr. Arnold Kegel, are often recommended for women to help strengthen the pelvic floor muscles. These muscles play a crucial role in supporting the bladder, uterus, and rectum, and they also affect sexual function. As a women’s health physical therapist, I often encounter patients seeking advice […]
Women's HealthSpring Cleaning Safety Spring is historically one of the most popular times for people to move or just clean out their homes. Kids are moving home from college. Families are preparing to move at the end of the school year. New professionals are moving to start their careers. Some people are just trying to declutter […]
Health, PostureManaging Dupuytren’s Contracture with Radial Shockwave Therapy Understanding Dupuytren’s Contracture Dupuytren’s Contracture is a progressive condition that affects the hands, specifically the connective tissue in the palm. Over time, the thickened tissue can form cords that pull one or more fingers into a bent position, making it difficult or even impossible to straighten them fully. […]
Occupational TherapyCelebrating Occupational Therapy (OT) Month: Inspiring Hope, Changing Lives April is Occupational Therapy (OT) Month. (But we know OT is a profession that deserves year-round celebration for its life-changing impact on patient’s lives. Here’s everything you need to know about Occupational Therapy and its uses. This month we are celebrating Occupational Therapy Month: Inspiring Hope, […]
Occupational TherapyMenopause and Frozen Shoulder: What’s the Connection? If you are going through menopause and have suddenly experienced shoulder stiffness and pain, you are not alone. There is growing evidence of a connection between menopause and the development of frozen shoulder. Menopause and Frozen Shoulder: What’s the Connection? What Is Frozen Shoulder? Frozen shoulder is a […]
Aging, Women's HealthWhen to See a Pediatric Physical/Occupational Therapist Sometimes babies and children need PT/OT, too Physical and occupational therapy isn’t just for adults or post-surgical procedures, there is so much more physical and occupational therapy has to offer. For example, physical and occupational therapy can also be for babies and children too! Pediatric therapy helps children […]
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