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This Week at Femina Physical Therapy
New Articles at Insider.com, Bustle.com and Verywell FamilyThis week we are excited to let you know that major media outlets have once again reached out to Femina PT founder Heather Jeffcoat for her expertise in the field of pelvic health, and in the process have gained more exposure than ever for this vital and sometimes overlooked aspect of reaching total wellness. And if you haven't joined us for our weekly Postpartum exercise series with Kasia Gondek, DPT, CSCS, make sure you add it to the calendar every Thursday at 3:15 pm PST. Heather and the team at Femina Physical Therapy | |||||
Latest Articles on the Femina PT WebsiteInsider | What is endo belly? How to manage the severe bloating endometriosis can cause Endometriosis bloat, also called endo belly, describes the uncomfortable bloating that's associated with endometriosis — an incurable, inflammatory condition that affects one in 10 reproductive-aged individuals worldwide. "It may not be a true medical term, but those who have endometriosis are all too familiar with the term endo belly, which is painful bloating and swelling of the abdomen," says Sherry Ross, MD, and author of "She-ology: The Definitive Guide to Women's Intimate Health. Period." Unlike the typical bloating that an individual may experience during menstruation, endo belly can last a few hours, days, or even weeks which can take a toll on your mental, emotional, and physical health.    
Bustle: Experts Say These Are The 36 Most Effective Home Fitness Products On Amazon Under $40 The following excerpts are from an article at Bustle.com where they requested my input on affordable products for your own home gym. A link to the full article is shown below. Heather Jeffcoat We only recommend products we love and that we think you will, too.We may receive a portion of sales from products purchased from this article, which was written by our Commerce team.Working out at home is more common than ever right now, and everyone is on the hunt for space-efficient gym equipment that doesn't cost a fortune. To help you upgrade your exercise routine, Bustle reached out to fitness experts who offered their recommendations for the most effective home fitness products on Amazon. Best of all, each of these items costs under $40, so you can break a sweat without breaking the bank.
Verywell Family: 5 Best Diastasis Recti Exercises If you’re experiencing diastasis recti, getting back into a fitness groove after pregnancy and childbirth requires some careful planning and specific exercises to help heal and strengthen the deep core muscles.What is Diastasis Recti?Diastasis recti happens when the two muscle bellies of the rectus abdominis separate. The separation between the right and left sides of this muscle can happen during pregnancy when the linea alba, or the tissue between the rectus abdominis muscles, stretches to allow the body room for your baby. Your OB/GYN or physical therapist can determine if the separation you have is considered wide enough to be diastasis recti. In general, separation of more than two centimeters at one or more points of the linea alba meets the criteria for diastasis recti.1 Visually, diastasis recti can look like a bulge of the abdominal contents or a pooch in your belly area. Physically, you may notice back pain, abdominal weakness, and poor posture. | |||||
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