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Whether you had a C-section or a natural birth, there has been increasing societal pressure to lose the baby weight weeks after delivery in the western world. Traditionally many women rest for the first 3-5 weeks with copious support from family and friends. In some cultures this is still practiced in places such as southeast…
Urinary incontinence, musculoskeletal pain, prolapse, and separation of abdominals are some conditions prevalent in the postpartum period that challenge the return to running. In running forums, I often encounter women discussing this topic. I have read opinions and advice amongst runners often recommending to push through training and races “like they did”, even in late pregnancy or soon…
Do you leak a little when you laugh, cough, or sneeze? Are you wetting yourself when exercising? If so, it may be that you have a condition known as stress urinary incontinence (SUI). You are not alone in this! According to the American National Association for Continence nearly 25 million adults suffer from urinary leakage….
Breathing is as basic and vital to life as a heart beat. Every minute we breath 12-20 times. Most people don’t realize that they breath incorrectly. Technique, pattern and muscle usage are among some of the most common mistakes. Background on Low Pressure Fitness Low pressure fitness is based from Hatha yoga breathing. It was…
Athletic tape is a widely used tool during physical therapy and exercise for decades. If you’ve had this applied to yourself, you’ve probably been questioned by friends and family about it’s purpose and benefits. Kinesiology tape (k-tape) is one type of athletic tape that differs from others in that it is elastic, gentle on the…