Free Webinar with Julia Foster, DPT on labor prep.
Delivery is a marathon. And like any race, preparation is one of the big keys to success. As pelvic floor physical therapists, we love to help our pregnant moms prepare for the race as much as possible. There are many things that go into this preparation, and it is individualized for every person. The hot […]
Pain in the back and pelvis: pregnancy and post-partum.
Visiting with friends for their daughter’s 1st birthday this weekend. Talking with her, I found out that she has had a great deal of pain for the past few years. She has pretty constant pain on her left side, very low back into her buttock and the back of her thigh. She felt like this […]
Pelvic PT after baby; the individualized program
Having practiced orthopedics, sports medicine, manual therapy, and pelvic floor therapy in Kansas City for 23 years there is one patient question that resonates with me as a tripping up point for new patients. I will give you an example: Recently a patient came for an evaluation after delivering her second baby to establish a […]
Perineal Massage: Is it worth your time?
Preparing for baby comes in many different forms. Setting up the nursery. Buying baby supplies. Having a baby shower. But in all the preparation, we often miss the importance of preparing our bodies for delivery and recovery. We have known that doing perineal stretching (the tissue between the rectum and the vagina) prior to delivery […]
Diastasis Rectus Abdominus (DRA)
Let’s talk about diastasis rectus abdominus or DRA. This occurs in almost 100% of all pregnancies during the third trimester. It happens as the linea alba, a line of connective tissue that lies between the two rectus abdominus muscles is stretched. For about 60% of women, the DRA will close within the first 3 months […]
Diastasis Rectus Abdominus – What Is It and How Do We Treat It?
Are you standing in front of a mirror months after giving birth, looking at that saggy belly wanting to cry? Maybe you feel weak when you try to get up but are afraid of making it worse in your attempt to strengthen. Maybe you have googled and found a million different pieces of advice on […]