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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). What about urinating more than 5-8 times during the day or the sudden, strong urge to urinate? This would be considered urinary…
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…
Back pain during pregnancy is quite common. In one recent study from 2018, pelvic girdle pain or low back pain was reported during pregnancy in 70 to 86% of women in the U.S. and Europe. Women who experience back pain in pregnancy have a greater risk for back pain postpartum, when left untreated it can…
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…