A Message to New Moms: the Pelvic Floor and Childbirth
By Kristen Branham, MPT The pelvic floor consists of the muscles, ligaments, and connective tissues that help to support the bladder, uterus, and rectum. Because of the gradual stretching and weakening of the pelvic floor during pregnancy when the baby is growing, as...
Carrying Yourself Well
By Brigit Lim, MPT Protecting Your Body While Supporting Your Baby’s Weight Becoming a new parent has been wonderful in so many ways, but for my ongoing back issues it has been a challenge to make sure I maintain proper body mechanics to avoid a flare-up. I was...
Don’t Let Pain Get in the Way of Your Health and Fitness Goals
By Angie Blaikie, MPT Tendinitis: What is it? Tendinitis is the inflammation of a tendon (the junction between your muscle and the bone it attaches to), often caused by overuse of that tendon. This type of injury is common after return to exercise after an extended...