Cycling has become an increasingly popular mode of exercise and transportation, and before COVID-19 cycling classes were very popular. Now with many cities under shelter in place ordinances, folks are dusting off their bicycles and riding the streets for exercise. There are many health benefits to cycling, including improved cardiovascular health, better weight control, and […]
Many people start like to start the new year off with exercise regimens and plans to lose weight. Unfortunately, often times women who start exercise programs to lose weight also lose their ability to control of their bladders and experience urine leakage during physical activity, otherwise known as stress urinary incontinence (SUI). So what makes […]
Simple Yoga Poses for Overcoming Foot Pain Everyone experiences sore feet at some point during our busy lives. Here are a few simple yoga poses that you can do almost anywhere to relieve the pain of sore feet during the busy holiday season – or anytime for that matter! Mountain Pose Become aware of your […]
Stressed from the holidays? Try some gentle yoga poses that can be done anywhere you have a little floor space for your yoga mat. —————— Cat/Cow Cat/Cow is a dynamic yoga movement that links breath with movement. It flows through two poses that warm up the spine, relax low back muscles, hip muscles, pelvic floor […]
Sitting hunched over a desk and computer for hours will lead to a stiff neck and shoulders, a sore lower back and tight hips. Throw in some office yoga to help refresh the body and mind, try these stretches at least 1x every 2 hours during your work day.
Gentle Yoga Basics for Easing Into Yoga Practice We Offer Gentle Yoga classes at the Montrose office. For those of you who may be curious about what Gentle Yoga is, here are some basics: What is gentle yoga? In general, gentle yoga is a way of practicing yoga in order to balance the body and […]
Worried About Exercise and Urinary Incontinence? Don’t let your New Year’s workout make you leaky! With new year’s resolutions, a lot of us will be starting new workout routines to shape up. While exercise is a cornerstone of physical health, a little talked about side effect of increased athletic training, particularly for those with female […]
Learn How to Fit Your Bike Correctly With These Simple Tips Did you know that riding a bike that doesn’t fit your body can cause and exacerbate nerve and orthopedic problems? Avoid nerve and joint pain with the following tips! Before We Begin: Ask for Help If you are spinning at a gym or in […]
Spin The Right Way for Optimal Results! Want to start a spin class? Afraid of returning to cycling because of knee pain or pelvic pain? Come see Heather Jeffcoat, DPT, or another therapist for an assessment of your form. We love biking at Fusion Wellness & Physical Therapy / Femina PT! We have a Peloton […]
Learn All About Pilates and the Pelvic Floor And How Pilates Can Strengthen the Pelvic Floor A modified Pilates program can be a fantastic way to improve the strength of the pelvic floor muscles. A 2018 study by Lausen et al. had clients attend weekly one-hour Pilates classes over the course of six weeks. These […]
