Does your job require you to sit for long periods of time throughout the day? Many times, patients come into physical therapy for neck or low back pain that started or started to get worse from sitting all day for work. Exercise and strengthening will always be one of our go-to advice on how [...]
It’s the holiday season! It is time to get together with loved ones and have a good time. It is that time of year when you can cozy up in a blanket and enjoy a hot beverage while watching your favorite holiday movie. Unfortunately, with all the good that comes during the holiday season, [...]
A physical therapist can do what!? That’s right, we can! A specially trained pelvic floor physical therapist can help you with all the things you do, but rarely want to talk about. For example, a pelvic floor PT (PFPT) is specially trained and educated to address bladder and bowel dysfunctions [...]
Issues related to the pelvic floor are, by nature, very private and sensitive. If you are scheduled for a physical therapy evaluation for issues related to the pelvic floor, you may be wondering what that entails. Ease any potential anxieties about the unknown by educating yourself on what to expect [...]
In terms of functional physical activities, sex can be an incredibly meaningful one. This physical form of intimacy allows us to connect, communicate, and experience pleasure with each other. However, pain accompanying intercourse is not an uncommon occurrence for women, with 60% of sexually active women said to experience painful [...]
There have been so many incredible advancements in technology made in recent years. Whether they’ve made our lives easier or simply more enjoyable, we all benefit from these new technologies every day. Nowadays, there’s a wealth of knowledge readily available at our fingertips, and relaxing is easier than ever with [...]
For those unfamiliar with the game, squash is a racquet sport that typically involves two players using a four-walled court, with players taking turns hitting the ball against one of the walls. Playing squash requires quick dynamic movements to get to the ball and then quickly get out of your [...]
Physical therapists often get asked what type of running shoes are best for health and performance. It can be difficult to navigate the shoe industry with the numerous types and designs consumers are inundated with. Do you need a stability shoe? What about a shoe with a high cushion? As [...]
