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Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy after Cesarean Sectionhttps://feminapt.com/blog/pelvic-floor-physical-therapy-after-cesarean-section

29 April 2018 muscles will lengthen and weaken. A functional core is essential to all functions of the body: walking, bending, lifting, running, even sitting with good body mechanics requires a functional core. Physical therapy can help you regain strength and...

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• Author: Staff
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Treating Pelvic Organ Prolapse with Pelvic Floor Therapyhttps://feminapt.com/blog/treating-pelvic-organ-prolapse-with-pelvic-floor-therapy

12 June 2018 your organs in their places. A functional core will also help with essential functions like: walking, bending, lifting, running, even sitting with good body mechanics. Physical therapy can help you regain strength and support through your core muscles...

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• Author: Staff
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Exercise and Urinary Incontinencehttps://feminapt.com/blog/exercise-and-urinary-incontinence

02 January 2019 58% Prevalence of UI: Basketball Football Gymnastics Tennis Medium impact activities- 30.46% Prevalence of UI: Hockey Judo Running Softball Low impact activities- 12.64% Prevalence of UI: Bodybuilding Cycling Hiking Pilates Swimming Why would exercise...

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• Author: Staff
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Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy During Pregnancyhttps://feminapt.com/blog/pelvic-floor-physical-therapy-during-pregnancy

31 July 2019 Because let’s be real, following pregnancy the heavy lifting that was all centralized in your stomach is now crawling, running or climbing all over the place. Physical therapy can teach you tools to help reduce or eliminate your symptoms and get you...

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• Author: Staff
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Get Fit Without Leaking!https://feminapt.com/blog/get-fit-without-leaking

16 January 2020 Box jumps Squats with weights Trampoline jumping Thrusters Basketball Football Gymnastics Tennis Hockey Judo Running Softball Low impact activities with reduced pressure on the pelvic floor Bodyweight training Walking Water aerobics Roller blading...

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Verywell Family | Peloton Launches Fitness Series for Pregnant Womenhttps://feminapt.com/media-content/heather-jeffcoat-at-verywell-family/verywell-family-peloton-launches-fitness-series-for-pregnant-women

29 January 2021 the pregnant athlete with foundational content for all trimesters and all levels." When you’re delivering a baby, it’s like running a marathon. Having improved fitness going into delivery will not only make the delivery experience easier but also help...

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• Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
• Category: Verywell Family

Vibration Therapy | A New Way to Reduce Muscle Soreness and Increase ROMhttps://feminapt.com/blog/vibration-therapy-a-new-way-to-reduce-muscle-soreness-and-increase-rom

12 February 2021 Thorp RM, Choate SL, Jackson FS and Rowlands DS. Vibration therapy reduces plasma IL6 and muscle soreness after downhill running. British journal of sports medicine. 2010; 44(12), 888-94. Konrad A, Glashüttner C, Reiner MM, Bernsteiner D, Tilp M. The...

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Well and Good | We’re Getting Down With the Pelvic Floorhttps://feminapt.com/media-content/well-and-good/well-and-good-we-re-getting-down-with-the-pelvic-floor

14 December 2021 and sex-plorative ways, and the stage is set for the next show of taboo-busting: The pelvic floor, that sling of muscles running from the pubic bone to the tailbone, is finally getting the attention it deserves. And in 2022, we’ll see pelvic floor...

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• Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
• Category: Well and Good

MSN.com | 5 Physical Therapist-Approved Tips If Your Large Chest Causes Back Painhttps://feminapt.com/media-content/msn/msn-com-5-physical-therapist-approved-tips-if-your-large-chest-causes-back-pain

14 January 2022 your breast-high and close to your body, according to McManus. This becomes more important for high-impact workouts like running than something like yoga. For more tips if your large chest causes back pain, continue to the full article at MSN here.

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• Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
• Category: MSN

What’s The Deal With Muscles And Potty Training? | Pediatric Blog Posthttps://feminapt.com/blog/what-s-the-deal-with-muscles-and-potty-training-pediatric-blog-post

26 October 2022 urination (normal is every 2-3 hrs a day) Frequent accidents- especially when engaging in activities ie. monkey bars, running, playing with others Child complaining of painful urination or painful bowel movements or showing facial signs of cringing,...

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• Author: Sarina Karwande PT, DPT, CAFS
• Category: Blog