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Did you know that physical therapy can help to improve the way you breathe? As experts of the movement system, physical therapists help to improve and optimize the mobility of the ribcage, spine, abdomen, and the diaphragm- the primary muscle responsible for breathing- so that you can take deeper more efficient breaths. But why do…
Most people think of heart rate or blood pressure when they think of vital signs. It is common to use numbers to quantify health and risk of disease. The American Heart Association encourages people to “know their numbers” referring to blood pressure, blood cholesterol, blood glucose, and weight. However, research is now showing the importance…
In recent decades women have been encouraged to exercise during pregnancy. Updated guidelines on ACOG (American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists) says pregnant women should be exercising for 150 minutes a week. Traditionally some considered exercise to be too stressful for the mothers body. Research though has been showing its hugely beneficial for both mom…
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…