Diastasis Recti--Don't fear the "Split"
Diastasis Recti has become a huge buzz word in pregnancy and postpartum circles. If you look at social media, there are a lot of blogs and websites; most with fear inducing information like “exercises NEVER to do in pregnancy” or “How to Prevent Diastasis Recti.”
Tendonitis vs. Tendinosis--Is there a difference?
Ever go to the doctor for that nagging shoulder pain , they say you have shoulder tendonitis and thought “What does that mean?”
“itis “ of anything means inflammation. Shoulder tendonitis, Achilles tendonitis etc. is a fancy ending a
What do ACL tears and Birth have in common?
When I have an ACL repair, no one thinks I’m crazy to recommend they hold off from running for 2-3 months. It’s standard. No argument. But tell an active postpartum woman they shouldn’t run before 3 months and it’s like you took away a piece of them.
Bring back the 3 sport athlete
When I was in high school, playing 3 sports was almost expected. For me, as soon as field hockey was over, I got 1-2 weeks after school to catch up on tv shows and rest, then basketball started. After basketball was over,
#notjustmomproblems
When we used talk about pelvic health as a woman , our only answer for years was the Kegel— no matter what our problem was. Whether we are 18 or 80, have 10 kids or no kids, we are working with the same anatomy. In the past,
How often should I stretch?
How often do I need to stretch? I wish I lost a pound every time I was asked this question, but the answer isn’t an easy one. Every time we turn around there seems to be a different debate.
Do you take my insurance?
Its question I get a lot and my answer is: I am an out of network provider for all insurances, so NO, I don’t bill insurance. Here’s another question I get--
Squatting in Stilettos
Squatting in high heels---absurd, right? If you saw someone in the gym in a pair of 4 inch stilettos, you would question their sanity. But what about squatting in running shoes meant for cushioning with a soft, foamy sole?