What Mothers Want You to Know There are a lot of myths surrounding postpartum recovery. I’d like to bust just 6 of those myths in this short post. Becoming a mother through giving birth is a miracle – a transformative, profound rite of passage that can be a defining moment of a woman’s life. There…
Join me, Dr. Ginger Garner, Dr. Sara Reardon, and Dr. Jessica Reale on Tuesday, April 14th at 9pm EST/ 8pm CST for a Postpartum Recovery after Vaginal Birth virtual class! A lot of new moms are lacking support after having babies and unable to attend pelvic PT, so we are bringing this information to you!…
Kim Vopni – The Fitness Doula launches her new book! We are excited to bring you this interview with Kim Vopni about her new book, Prepare to Push. Kim is a pre/postnatal fitness consultant who combines the support aspect of a doula with fitness principles to help women optimize their core and pelvic floor for…
Yoga and Postpartum Physical Therapy: A Must for New Moms This week’s post outlines the critical importance of the inclusion of not only physical therapy in postpartum rehab for new mothers, but of the contemplative science of yoga as well. To learn more, visit the resources at the end of this post. Thanks for caring about…
Hip Labrum FAQ – Common Pre-Operative Questions Question from Taylor: I’m curious, should a patient meet with a PT before surgery? If yes, why? My doctor recommends it. Thx. Answer: Thanks for the GREAT question Taylor! First, I need to say that without a doubt, “prehab,” that is, rehab before surgery, is a must. Second,…
Today’s post is an interview with Dustienne Miller, CYT, PT, MS, WCS. Dustienne founded Your Pace Yoga. Find out more about Dustienne here. What kind of folks should practice your DVD’s? The DVDs are appropriate for anyone looking for a gentle, beginner yoga program. I have several students who use the home programs for general…