Empowering Active Moms: Pelvic Floor Therapy and Postpartum Recovery
Being a mom is a marathon, not a sprint, especially for busy and active women. I completely understand the struggle of working all day and then coming home to the chaos of 2 toddlers (husband not included). While keeping up with the juggling act it’s easy to overlook your own health, particularly when it comes […]
Understanding Plantar Fasciitis: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, and the Role of Physical Therapy
Plantar fasciopathy (aka plantar fasciitis) is a common foot condition that causes heel pain. It involves inflammation of the plantar fascia, a thick band of tissue that runs across the bottom of your foot and connects your heel bone to your toes. This tissue supports the arch of your foot and acts as a shock-absorber. […]
The Importance of Hydration During Exercise
Staying hydrated is crucial for overall health, but it becomes even more important during exercise. When you work out, your body produces heat and sweat, which can lead to dehydration if you don’t replace the fluids you lose. Dehydration can have a number of negative consequences for your workout, including: In severe cases, dehydration can […]
Is your hip kind of pinchy?
Do you ever get a pinching sensation in the front of your hip or groin when sitting, squatting, or crossing your legs? This can be caused by a condition known as hip impingement. Hip impingement, also known as femoroacetabular impingement (FAI), is a condition where the bones in the hip joint (femur and acetabulum) do […]
How Nutrition Helps with Healing
Nutrition plays a vital role in the healing process. When our bodies are injured or ill, they need extra nutrients to repair damaged tissues and fight off infection. Eating a healthy diet can help to speed up healing and improve overall health. Here are some of the ways nutrition can help with healing: In addition […]
How Movement and Stretching Can Improve Overall Health and Wellness
Movement and stretching are essential for maintaining overall health and wellness. And there is no better way to take advantage of this great Spring weather than to get moving. Regular physical activity helps to keep our bodies strong, flexible, and functioning properly. In addition, it can also have a positive impact on our mental and […]
Why do I keep straining my hamstring?
Hamstring strains are one of the most common injuries in sports or activities requiring explosive movement. When not treated appropriately, symptoms of a pulled hamstring can last for months, effectively sidelining you from being active. What is a hamstring strain? Symptoms of a hamstring strain: Causes of hamstring strains: Treatment for a hamstring strain: Surgical […]
Physical Therapy for Athletes and Active Individuals: Promoting Recovery and Enhancing Performance
Forward Performance Sports Physical Therapy plays a vital role in helping athletes and active individuals recover from injuries, improve performance, and maintain optimal physical health. Here are some key benefits of physical therapy for athletes and active individuals: If you are an athlete or an active individual looking to improve your performance or recover from […]
For the love of god stop stretching your IT band!
The iliotibial band, commonly known as the ITband, is a long non-contractile fibrous piece of fascia that runs down the outside of your hip, down your thigh, to the outside of your knee. Think of it as hundreds of layers of saran wrap that are laid on top of each other; it’s flexible and pliable […]
Hypermobility
Have you always been super flexible? During your yoga practice, do certain poses come easy to you where you can see the rest of the class struggling? As a kid, could you give the cirque du soleil acrobats a run for their money? Or maybe your friends or family would tell you must be double […]