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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…
Vaginal weights for training the pelvic floor muscles have been a common topic as of late – why is this? Since pelvic floor therapy is becoming more known, there are plenty of women and men that want to get ahead of the game with making sure their pelvic floor muscles are nice and strong. Some…
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…
When is it safe to return to running after having a baby? While there is not a perfect prescription for exercise that applies to every mother during this period, there are a few things to consider before jumping back into your prior level of pre-pregnancy exercise. Wait at least 12 weeks New mothers are typically…