Healthy Bowel Function Bowel movements help us release toxins and waste from our digestive system. Everyone has bowel movements and this can tell us a lot about our health regarding our gut and the function of our pelvic floor muscles. In healthy individuals, eliminating between 3x/week and up to 3x/day is considered normal. The consistency […]
Women's HealthFinding time to exercise Do you feel like you never have time to hit the gym or set aside time to exercise? A little bit of exercise can go a long way if you make it a daily habit. A gap between meetings, a natural pause between tasks, or a lunch break is all excellent […]
MiscWhat is the Functional Movement Screen? The Functional Movement Screen is a screening tool to help you move better. Comprising seven movement patterns placing the individual in extreme positions where movement deficits become apparent to the trained therapist. The FMS screen does not diagnose orthopedic problems; it demonstrates areas of the body that, with improved […]
Injury Prevention, Sports MedicineIs Leaking Normal? Urinary incontinence affects over 25 million Americans annually and is twice as common in women as in men. Pregnancy, childbirth, and menopause can be contributing factors to urinary incontinence, but anyone can experience incontinence. It can affect a spectrum of ages from childhood to the elderly and can even be an issue in […]
Men's Health, Women's HealthRunning was a hard pass Despite being a physical therapist and knowing how the body moves efficiently and having a knowledge base of how to achieve optimal function for the body, this does not necessarily mean we all make the necessary changes all the time for our bodies. Take me for example. For my entire […]
Sports MedicineHow TMJ Pain and Headaches May Be Related…And How Physical Therapy Can Help If you surveyed 100 people and asked them if they’ve ever had jaw pain/clicking and/or headaches, the odds are very favorable that most, if not all, would respond “yes”. Much of the time, these events are transient, or occur infrequently enough so […]
TMJWhat is Fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is a long-term condition that causes widespread pain throughout the body. Although still not fully understood, we’re gaining more insight as a medical community to help those who experience this. Learn to manage fibromyalgia. Symptoms can include: Tender points throughout both sides of the body Stiffness Extreme tiredness Extreme sensitivity Brain […]
Chronic PainInfluences of Progesterone on Bone Density Osteoporosis manifests in adulthood, though it truly has its roots in childhood. When children are not given the basic nutrition necessary to achieve their genetic potential, osteoporosis will result. Childhood osteoporosis can be overlooked if fractures go undiagnosed. For example, nearly 80% of pediatric buckle fractures are unreported. Anthropological […]
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