Menopause and Pelvic Physical Therapy: Blog Series Part 1
As women, we often talk about all that happens with pregnancy and post-partum. What we do not hear about is what our bodies go through during menopause. I want to…
Mamas: Don’t wait to rehab your pelvic floor until you are done having babies!
The other day I heard the common statement that makes me pause: “I knew I was peeing my pants, having pain with intercourse, and some weakness after my first child…
More on Diastasis Rectus Abdominus (DRA)
There is so much information going around about diastasis rectus abdominus (DRA) right now. Let’s sort through the noise and look at what is actually happening. First and foremost, a…
Health Disparity in African American Women
Many of us are aware that racial disparity exists in our society. However, have you stopped to think about how racial disparities have impacted health care? Racial inequities affect…
Bravo to Stacy Massey!
I am so impressed with my provider, Stacy. She is professional, empathetic, so helpful, and has just made this whole experience not only bearable but enjoyable. What had been a…
Erica Magruder, PT, DPT
Erica graduated with a Bachelors in Psychology from Rockhurst University in 2011 and continued to complete her Doctorate of Physical Therapy at Rockhurst University in 2014.
Kassidy Hoover, PT, DPT
Kassidy grew up in a small town in the heart of Missouri. At a young age she developed a love for both biological sciences and serving others. Growing up as…
New Mamas: Put the Brakes on Exercise After Baby Until You Read This!
Hi Mamas! This blog specifically applies to the newly postpartum. Did you know that in Kansas you don’t need your doctor to refer you to see a physical therapist? Did…
The No Ahole Rule
A recent conversation with a client fueled a little fire and I would like to discuss return to exercise after baby. If you read this blog regularly you know how…
C-Section Recovery
Thirty percent of all childbirths are performed via cesarean section. A c-section requires multiple layers to be cut through and stitched back together. Skin, then fat, then fascia, then muscles, the…