by Dr. KC Coninx PT, DPT COMT, PYT Safety in yoga is a common concern in the healthcare industry. I’ve had many patients receiving physical therapy tell me their doctors have given specific instructions to avoid yoga indefinitely after a surgery. I used to be frustrated by this lack of understanding from physicians…but over time…
by Dr. Ginger Garner, PT, DPT, ATC/L This post is meant as a guide (not therapy or a substitute for therapy) for helping you find the best care possible after your hip arthroscopy. This post covers weeks 10-14, with a few considerations for week 15+ weeks. Celebrating a major win today: At 10 weeks out…
An Interview with Dr. Rose Pignataro Recently we sat down with Dr. Rose Pignataro to chat about the “whole person” approach to physical therapy care. Read about Dr. Pignataro here What is a “whole person approach” to physical therapy? People often seek physical therapy care for a specific problem that can involve anything ranging from…
An interview with Dr. Nola Peacock PT, DSc Lifestyle Medicine in physical therapy is more than just educating people on how to have a healthier life. It’s actually about creating a partnership for collaboration, so that the patient can choose the best thing for them. As physical therapists, we often love to share our knowledge….
by Dr. Keeli Gailes, PT, DPT, ATC Everybody has a pelvis! Therefore men, too, can have pelvic health concerns that may need pelvic physical therapy. This is a reality that has been slow to gain visibility. Even within the physical therapy profession many pelvic PT’s still do not offer services to men. It wasn’t until…
The voice to pelvic floor connection is perhaps one of the most important, and under appreciated ways to jumpstart healing in pelvic health. My Voice to Pelvic Floor Connection The very first thing that I did and loved was music. I never thought that the two (PT and music) would overlap clinically until I started…
A Great Voice (& Core) Can’t Happen without a Great Pelvic Floor For those of you interested in the voice to pelvic floor connection – or if you are just learning about it, here’s a brief overview, plus lots of resources, on how the voice and pelvic floor are dependent on each other. Voice to…
by Dr. Keeli Gailes, PT, DPT, ATC Pelvic health physical therapy can help create a sense of “safety in me” for pregnant people of color. We have recently discussed the importance of integrative pelvic floor physical therapy during a healthy pregnancy as well as when pain and dysfunction are present. Beyond this, however, physical therapists…
Why Prenatal Integrative Pelvic Health Physical Therapy is Crucial if you are in Pain or Having Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Prenatal integrative pelvic health physical therapy is crucial for those who are dealing with pain or pelvic floor dysfunction during pregnancy. A previous post discussed how Pelvic floor Physical therapy is important for any pregnant body,…
by Keeli Gailes PT, DPT, ATC Prenatal pelvic physical therapy is important because it will help you be proactive in preventing future pelvic floor and other physical dysfunction. “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” ~Benjamin Franklin You may think that there is no need to go to pelvic physical therapy while…
by Ginger Garner PT, DPT, ATC-Ret We are long overdue in the physical therapy profession to ditch the phrase “home exercise program.” Give me 3 minutes and I will explain why and how. As therapists we play a vital role in helping folks navigate vulnerable and distressing situations. We don’t often consider the obvious –…
By Dr. KC Coninx PT, DPTCertifications: COMT, PYT Learn how Yoga and Ayurveda can effectively and dramatically improve your sleep! It is probably safe to assume that you already know how important sleep is if health is a priority for you and your patients. Better sleep leads to less pain, improved blood glucose levels, reduced…