Joint Hypermobility: Too much flexibility could be a missed clinical diagnosis
Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder People with hypermobility spectrum disorder (HDS) tend to have joint hypermobility and instability making them more prone to injury and pain. However, these patients do not have other connective tissue disorders. Hypermobility describes a joint that is able to move past the normal range of motion. When a joint moves beyond its […]
Ehlers Danlos Syndrome
Joint pain, flexibility, bowel issues, prolapse? Difficulty finding a diagnosis? Read more about hypermobility syndromes and how they are diagnosed and treated!
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 you also know that a physical therapist who specializes in pelvic health should be your go to before you get back to exercise? Have you […]
Weight Lifting and Your Vagina
Women are anatomically different than men, particularly when it comes to weight training. We have a vagina, which leaves an area of weakness that pressure can find. Unlike the anal and urethral openings, which have sphincter muscles that help to close them off, the vagina does not. This leaves it susceptible to high levels of […]
Prolapse: Pelvic Floor Series 3
The muscles in the pelvic floor are a functional group of many muscles that are the foundation of most of what we do as humans. They work to provide stability in the pelvis, spine and hips. They coordinate with the diaphragm to control intra-abdominal pressure. They are implemental in urination and bowel movements, as well […]
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 what to do about it! Hormones are still going crazy Unfortunately, once you’ve given birth […]