DO’s and DON’Ts of Fitness and Pregnancy

DO’s and DON’Ts of Fitness and Pregnancy

Before beginning to exercise while pregnant, always get clearance from your doctor, especially if you are new to exercise or have any pre-existing health conditions that may contraindicate exercise. The DO’s The DON’T’s When to see a Pelvic Floor PT As your body changes, a workout might feel good one week and not so good…

Breast Cancer and Physical Therapy

Breast Cancer and Physical Therapy

October is breast cancer awareness month! As science has continued to advance many more treatment options are available for breast cancer. As a result survival rates are continuing to improve. Physical therapy plays a key role in restoring movement, strength and function to the trunk and upper extremity affected by breast cancer. Breast Cancer and…

Returning to Activity

Returning to Activity

During the COVID-19 pandemic, activity levels dropped for a lot of people. Between stay at home-orders, gym closures and working from home, people became more sedentary. On top of that, there were shortages of equipment like dumbbells and bicycles, making staying active at home difficult even if you wanted to.  But this summer, things look…