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…

Physical Therapy Isn’t Just For Pain

Physical Therapy Isn’t Just For Pain

You know that physical activity is good for you. The benefits are well researched and the list is impressive.  Here’s just a sampling: Physical Therapists Are The Experts in Human Movement Recent studies even show that physical activity strengthens your immune system, with a protective effect against COVID, and that staying active through middle age…

COVID-19 and Physical Therapy

COVID-19 and Physical Therapy

Many COVID 19 survivors report difficulty with increased fatigue and shortness of breath with daily activities like climbing the stairs, walking up a hill, running errands or carrying groceries. These survivors may or may not have been hospitalized. They may or may not have lead a previously healthy active lifestyle. Regardless of your starting point,…