Hip Pain Vs. Pelvic Pain
As a specialist in the pelvic floor, I see pain that resides anywhere from the lower ribs to the knees. We see a lot of patients who develop persistent hip pain, see several physicians, and are referred to a physical…
Exercise Precautions During Pregnancy
Pregnancy Fitness is all the rage these days. You can find just about any type of workout geared toward pregnant mamas from barre to yoga to birth fit classes. But, how do you know what is right for you? And…
6 Things I Wish I Had Known After Having a Baby – Rockhurst PT Student Blog Post
Whether you’re a new mom or a seasoned one, reading up on what to do with your newborn isn’t the only thing that’s important. It is also important to understand what changes are happening to your body after baby and…
The Female Athlete Triad
Lola was a freshman in high school and was joining her cross-country team for the very first time. She did not have much experience running, but knew she wanted to train hard to become a lean, strong distance runner. Pictures…
Would You Benefit From Seeing a Pelvic Pain PT?
Physical Therapists Can Specialize in “Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation?” Wait, What is the Pelvic Floor? Pelvic floor rehabilitation is becoming increasingly popular, supported by research and proven to be effective in the clinic. Most people believe physical therapists (PTs) only…
Student Blog Series: An Introduction
I love my profession and I feel so blessed to have chosen this path at a young age. At the time I had no idea how I much I would truly enjoy it. Not only am I given the opportunity…
Postpartum Recovery: Weeks 6-12
After your 6-week postpartum check up with your physician, you are “all clear” to return to life as you knew it. You may be thinking, “Off I’ll go to boot camp, Pilates or running,” or whatever activity you used to…
Postpartum Recovery: Weeks 1 – 6
Reader warning: this blog holds very little back. I am a mother of 3. This is an honest, open blog on what we go through during postpartum recovery and how to best begin on the path to healing. Postpartum Recovery:…
PostPartum Care – We Need to Educate Ourselves!
As a Certified Women’s Health Specialist, I see women for a number of concerns that are primarily related to having given birth. The frustrating part of this is that we, as a society, do NOTHING to prevent women from developing…
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy After Baby
Does this scenario sound familiar? Sarah, mother of three young children, is at the park when one of her kiddos takes off. She jumps up and runs after the child, only to feel herself pee her pants. Luckily her leggings…
