Exercise & Pregnancy
While it’s a good idea to stay physically fit during pregnancy, staying true to the exercise regimen you followed before you became pregnant might not be the best course. Dr. Pamela Morrison, PT, a specialist in women’s health, offers some valuable advice on which exercises can help and which are best to avoid as you prepare for the most comfortable, productive birthing experience possible. Click here for the full article.
Read MoreInteresting Post Partum Case
Interesting Post Partum Case: Pubic Pain, Dyspareunia, Sacroliliac Joint Dysfunction, Diastasis Recti and the Biopsychosocial Model in Rehab We evaluated woman today several months post partum and she primarily complained about pubic pain. It was her second vaginal delivery. During her first labor and delivery, she had to have only 1 suture from a minor perineal tear but was determined at this labor and delivery to not have any sutures. Her physician had recommended that when she was in labor with this second baby to not push even when her body was cuing her to do so. This “new...
Read MoreCommon Marathon Running Injuries
Common Marathon Running Injuries: Sprains/Strains, Tendonitis, Low Back Pain, Iliotibial Friction Syndrome, Plantar Fasciitis, Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (#NYCmarathon) Congratulations again to all of the marathon runners and an even bigger congratulation to those we helped prepare for the run. We are currently treating many runners who sustained overuse injuries during the marathon. Marathon running is such a great sport but can be a cause of low back, pelvic, hip, knee, shin, and ankle/foot pain. When the biomechanics of the shock absorbing joints are compromised or if there is a...
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