What is Telehealth Physical Therapy (PT)?

What is Telehealth Physical Therapy (PT)?

Simply put, telehealth PT refers to physical therapy services that are provided remotely through a technology platform rather than in person. You can recognize it by different names as well: virtual PT, telerehab, telemedicine, etc.  While telehealth services are not new, they have rapidly expanded and evolved over the past few months in response to…

Sportsman Hernia

Sportsman Hernia

Groin injuries are very common amongst athletes, especially in sports that involve rapid movements: cutting and twisting such as football, soccer, hockey or rugby. The chief complaint is pain in the inguinal area during athletic activities and afterwards. The term sportsman hernia or pubalgia refers to pain in the inguinal area during athletic activities and…

Mindful Movement for Pelvic Pain

Mindful Movement for Pelvic Pain

Persistent pelvic pain can be an overwhelming experience. Pain, whatever the severity, can consume our thoughts and steal much of our cognitive energy, leaving us feeling exhausted and stressed. Pain can elicit not just physical responses, but mental and emotional responses- one of the most common being fear of movement. Often, we become fearful of…

A New Mama’s Guide to Healthy Postpartum Weight Loss & Exercise (Part 2)

A New Mama’s Guide to Healthy Postpartum Weight Loss & Exercise (Part 2)

Safe Postpartum Exercise New mothers are typically cleared to return to exercise during their 6-12 week postpartum check up and are advised to return gradually to exercise (ACOG 4). This is not a green light to jump back into your previous routine full steam ahead. Recovery from childbirth takes time, whether it was vaginal delivery…

A New Mama’s Guide to Healthy Postpartum Weight Loss & Exercise (Part 1)

A New Mama’s Guide to Healthy Postpartum Weight Loss & Exercise (Part 1)

Congratulations, You Had A Baby, Now What? If navigating the start of your postpartum journey feels overwhelming, you’re not alone. Weight loss and exercise after pregnancy can be complicated as the body has undergone many physical and physiological changes, which continue throughout the postpartum period. For instance, pregnancy hormones can affect connective tissue up to…