What exactly is the pelvic floor? The pelvic floor consists of three layers of muscle that span across the bottom of your pelvis between your hips, pubic bone and tailbone like a hammock. They are tasked with important bodily functions and when they are functioning properly, life is great! But when there is weakness, imbalance […]
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What is Pelvic Organ Prolapse? Pelvic Organ Prolapse by definition is the descent of one or more of the walls of the vaginal canal. In other words, there is a laxity, weakness or increased stretch of the connective tissues that attach the digestive and reproductive organs together within the pelvis. Prolapse is consequently known as
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Do you know if you are getting the proper nutrition for recovery following an injury or surgery? This can often be missed in the rehab process but it is an extremely important piece to research and follow in order to get successful outcomes and accelerate the healing process. Here are 5 nutritional tips that every
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What Is Dry Needling? Dry needling is a treatment technique which uses thin monofilament needles. During treatment a clinician trained in dry needling inserts a needle into a trigger point in the muscle and a localized twitch response occurs which causes a neuromuscular reset in order to restore the body system back to its optimal
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A rotator cuff tear can be debilitating and is a common cause of pain and disability in the United States. Each year almost 2 million people in the United States are diagnosed with a rotator cuff injury. A torn rotator cuff can cause decreased range of motion and weakness at the shoulder. This can make
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Low back pain has been the leading cause of disability. 8% of all adults have low back pain limiting their daily activities. Back pain is also the 6th most costly condition in the United States. Many people have low back pain from sitting for long periods of time. Another cause can simply be poor posture
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What are shin splints? What can cause shin splints? There are two main causes of shin splints How much force does your body absorb when running? 3 exercises to help decrease pain for shin splints 2. Proper foot mobility: lacrosse ball under feet. Stand with the lacrosse ball on the outer edge of foot –
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Sciatica is an irritation of the sciatic nerve. According to Harvard Medical School, Sciatica is “one of the most common, yet misunderstood, types of pain. As many as 40% of people will get it during their life.” The Sciatic nerve stems from nerve roots L4, L5, S1, S2, and S3. Together these nerves form the
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If you recently had an injury or surgery, your doctor may have referred you to a physical therapist for rehabilitation sessions. While most people have an idea of what physical therapy does, many others may not know the actual benefits of receiving therapy. If you have been wondering why physical therapy is beneficial to you,
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Part 1: Can Physical Therapy Help Your Scoliosis What is Scoliosis? “Idiopathic Scoliosis can be defined as a complex three-dimensional deformity of the spine and trunk, which appears in apparently healthy children, and can progress in relation to multiple factors during any rapid period of growth, or later in life.” Idiopathic is defined as a
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