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Constipation
Let’s talk about pooping. Or, more importantly, not pooping. One of the more common symptoms I see as a pelvic floor physical therapist...
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Should I Worry About Butt Wink At The Bottom Of My Squat?
There's a common misconception among squatters that allowing your butt to "wink"at the bottom position is detrimental and will lead to injury. What exactly is butt wink in squatting? Butt wink is the tilting of the pelvis down and backwards at the bottom of the squat. What this means is that your butt and pelvis might tuck under you at the bottom. While having a butt wink may change things slightly in your back and spine while squatting, it isn’t always or usually dangerous.
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Injury Prevention in Soccer
Hi everyone! Fay here! After an exciting summer with the Women’s World Cup, another fall soccer season is upon us! But with all the...
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How to Exercise Without Spending a Full Hour
How often do you find yourself at the end of the day wondering, “where did the day go?” By the time you end work, get home, make dinner,...
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Exercising on a Busy Schedule
We hear all the time that the hardest part about working out consistently is finding time to do that. Well, guess what? You can do it...
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3 Tips To Ease Into Exercise After Having A Baby
When you become a mom, it can be tough to get back into exercise. You might not have a lot of time or feel like your body can handle it....
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How To Incorporate Pelvic Floor Exercises Into Your Everyday Life
Whether you are a parent, a working individual with long hours, someone who travels often, or all of the above, it may be challenging to...
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Asking for Help
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, which means it's a great time to talk about why it's important to ask for help when we're going...
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Tennis Warm-Up
Tennis season is back in full swing. Have you watched Break Point yet?? Talk about a training schedule. Which got us thinking… Do our...
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Cadence for Knee Pain
Knee Pain with Running Knee pain is a common complaint among runners, particularly those who log a lot of miles. While there are many...
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Dry Needling in Physical Therapy
Dry needling is a physical therapy technique that has been gaining popularity in recent years. Although it may sound intimidating, dry...
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What To Do After Your Marathon: Recovery & Beyond
Congratulations on completing a marathon! You are in the 1% of the population who can accomplish running 26.2 miles. After many months...
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Exercise During Pregnancy: What You Should Know
You probably have a lot of questions on how to modify your exercise during pregnancy. Assuming you have good health and a normal...
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Will the Epley Maneuver Help?
The Epley Maneuver is an exercise prescribed to treat Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo symptoms—otherwise known as BPPV. BPPV stems...
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Why Am I Dizzy? 10 Common Causes
Your brain is constantly processing what you see, feel, and how fast you’re moving to make sure your real-time experience is seamless....
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Feeling Unsteady with Overhead Lifts?
If you’re feeling unsteady during overhead lifts, you’re not alone. We hear this often from our clients. Whether they’re performing...
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Why am I Having Wrist Pain During Front Rack Squats?
Wrist pain is one of the most common complaints we hear during a front rack squat. There are many reasons you may be experiencing wrist...
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Should I feel lower back pain from working out?
How do I stop feeling my lower back during this exercise? That’s a question we get all the time. Rest assured, feeling your lower back...
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Can I keep working out with lower back pain?
Back pain is a very common issue for adults— about 80% of Americans will have it at some point in their lifetime . The good news is it doesn’t have to be a long-term injury, let alone lifelong. To work out or to not work out when experiencing pain in your lower back —that is the question. Short term, you should listen to your body and rest for a few days after you begin to experience pain or soreness. Longer term, motion is going to benefit you. Too many people are told by th
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What to Expect From Male Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
It is a common stigma as a man to be embarrassed about seeking treatment for pelvic floor dysfunction. We want to assure you that there...
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