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Healthcare in the United States may be second to none for many conditions. One area that continues to struggle when compared on a global level is maternal healthcare. The US doesn’t even rank close to 10th. Beyond the obvious differences in maternity leave and a higher than average C-section rate, there are huge disparities in…
SIJ pain, or sacroiliac joint pain is one of the most common sources of pain for pregnant women. Pain from the SI joint can often occur at the low back, groin, hips, and can even run down the legs. The severity of pain can vary from person to person, some may experience a dull ache…
You may only think of ultrasound as a device used to detect pregnancy and monitor the health of a growing baby, but did you know that ultrasound can be used to train the muscles of your core and pelvic floor? Real time ultrasound (RTUS) Real Time Ultrasound is an imaging tool used by physical therapists…
Two-thirds of breastfeeding women experience blocked lactation ducts. 20% of breastfeeding women report problems with mastitis in developed countries. Mastitis is due to an infection (almost always due to bacteria rather than other types of germs) that usually occurs in breastfeeding parents in the first few weeks after giving birth. Bacteria may enter the breast…
Pain at the tailbone can be a real pain in the butt. The tailbone, called the coccyx, attaches at the base of the sacrum and typically consists of 3 to 5 moveable segments. For some individuals, one or more segments may be fused. The tailbone is roughly a third of the size of your pinky…