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What is the Pelvic Floor?
The pelvic floor is a group of muscles that span the base of the pelvis, with the hip girdle at either side, the pubic bone in the front and the tailbone in the back. These muscles play a critical role in bowel, bladder and sexual function. The deeper layer works to...
MOVE Before You Move
You may read that and think, “How can I move BEFORE I move?” With many conditions, (especially with acute injuries or chronic arthritis) there is a specific pattern to our pain: I feel good when I am sitting or still I have pain when I initially go to move and get...
How To Create Your Own Yoga Flow
Creating your own yoga flow is easy, and can help you to be more consistent with your practice. 1. Choose a grounding pose to begin your practice. Chose from a seated posture with legs crossed, lying on your back in Savasana or in Child’s pose and stay here for 1...
4 Stretches For Your Back and Shoulders
Spending a lot of time sitting at your desk? Take a movement break! It's important to stand up and move every 30-60 minutes. Here are some simple and easy stretches for your upper back and shoulders: 1. Pec Stretch: Bring your hands to shoulder height while standing...
Children and Fitness Article
Physical Therapist and CEO, Mike Manzo, was interviewed about his professional opinion on a controversial photo of celebrity, Jessie James Decker's children where they are displaying quite ripped abdominals. He also gives his advice on what kind of activities are...
Cycle Syncing for Women
What is Cycle Synching? Cycle synching is the practice of changing lifestyle, fitness and food to align with the stages of your menstrual cycle. It is a term that is trademarked by Alissa Viti, Functional Nutritionist, and author of FLO Living. The female hormones...
Relieving pain: PT & Shockwave Therapy
Do you have pain? Most of us do. It is a pretty normal occurrence in our lives, often brought on by the daily rigors of our being. We sit too long. That’s bad. We stand too long. Also bad. Lay too long. Bad. Lift too much weight. Bad. Don’t lift enough weight. You...
Reiki Benefits for Multiple Sclerosis
Reiki can offer several benefits to those with Multiple Sclerosis including: 1. Better Immune Function Multiple sclerosis is characterized by problems with immune function. By reducing stress and bringing feelings of calm and well being, Reiki sessions can help...
5 Reasons Why a Postpartum Physical Therapy Evaluation Should Be Routine
It takes 40 weeks (almost 10 months) to grow a baby to full term. During this time, your body under goes so many amazing changes to accommodate the growth of the uterus and baby. The increase in the hormone Relaxin, allows for the hip and pelvic girdle to expand to...
3 Tips For Tight Shoulders
Improving Mobility to Reach behind your Back One of the most difficult motions to restore for the shoulder after injury or surgery is reaching behind your back. Whether you are recovering from impingement, rotator cuff repair or frozen shoulder, it is a tough...