Pregnancy is a beautiful and transformative journey, but it can also bring physical and emotional challenges. One of the best ways to navigate these changes is through regular physical activity, particularly strength training. While it's essential to listen to your body and consult with healthcare providers, staying active during pregnancy can offer numerous benefits for both mother and baby.

Are You at Risk of Falling? How to Know if You Need Physical Therapy

Falls are a significant concern, especially for older adults, as they can lead to serious injuries and decreased quality of life. Understanding whether you are at risk of falling is crucial for maintaining your independence and safety. Here are some key signs that you may be at risk and how physical therapy can help.

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Completing a marathon is an incredible achievement, but the journey doesn’t end at the finish line. Proper recovery is crucial to help your body heal, prevent injuries, and get you back on your feet for your next running adventure. Here are some essential recommendations to promote effective recovery after your marathon.

In the realm of fitness, one principle stands out as fundamental to achieving muscle growth and overall health: progressive overload. Whether you're lifting weights, engaging in bodyweight exercises, or using resistance bands, understanding and applying progressive overload can significantly enhance your muscle strength, bone density, and overall quality of life.

As mothers embark on the transformative journey of motherhood, their bodies undergo profound changes, both during pregnancy and in the postpartum period. Amidst the joy and challenges of caring for a newborn, it's crucial not to overlook the unique needs of the postpartum body, particularly when it comes to core considerations. The postpartum period presents a critical window of opportunity for mothers to nurture and strengthen their core muscles, which play a pivotal role in supporting posture, stability, and overall well-being. In this discussion, we'll delve into the core considerations that are paramount for postpartum recovery and how mothers can embark on a journey of healing, rehabilitation, and rediscovery of their bodies' strength and resilience.

Pregnancy is a transformative journey for any woman, marked by numerous physical and emotional changes. Among these changes, the health and strength of the pelvic floor play a crucial role in ensuring a smooth pregnancy, delivery, and recovery postpartum. Pelvic floor physical therapy (PFPT), especially when integrated as prehabilitation (Prehab), emerges as a vital tool in preparing expectant mothers for these stages. Let's dive into how PFPT can benefit you during pregnancy and beyond, with a focus on optimizing delivery and facilitating postpartum recovery.

Are you an athlete that struggle, desires or even wants to grow there knowledge about the importance of safe stretching. If so click here to read more about how, athletes, coaches, and enthusiasts need to be aware of the importance on to Safe Stretching for the Performance Athletes care. Going into flexibility; it's about unlocking the full potential of our bodies while minimizing the risk of injury. In the pursuit of athletic excellence, stretching is not just a prelude to activity; it's a fundamental pillar of preparation and recovery.

Experiencing painful intercourse, also known as dyspareunia, is not uncommon postpartum. There are several reasons why you might be experiencing this discomfort. Here are three potential causes of painful intercourse after giving birth:

While it is possible for some women to experience low back pain after receiving an epidural during labor, it is important to note that epidurals themselves do not directly cause long-term or chronic low back pain. However, there are a few factors associated with epidurals that can contribute to temporary discomfort in the lower back.

While seeking relief, many women overlook the valuable expertise of a pelvic floor physical therapist. In this blog post, we will explore five ways a pelvic floor physical therapist can assist in alleviating postpartum low back pain and promote a smoother recovery.

While low back is a common complaint, understanding why your lower back may hurt after giving birth is crucial to finding relief. In this blog post, we will explore the potential causes of postpartum lower back pain and discuss effective remedies to help you navigate this phase of your postpartum recovery.

In this blog post, we will provide you with five essential tips to help you safely and confidently return to climbing after having a baby.

In this blog post, we will discuss five valuable tips to help you navigate the postpartum period and restore the strength and function of your pelvic floor.

Returning to CrossFit postpartum can be a scary next step. You get the “all clear from the doctor” but what does that mean? Where do you even begin?

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Learn how pelvic floor physical therapy can help with symptoms of endometriosis

Prolapse is a laxity or a loss of support in the vaginal wall. There are different types of POP and are classified based on where that loss of support is. At Shift Physical Therapy we understand how POP can negatively influence physical activity, self-image and ultimately quality of life.

Do you frequently have 3 or less bowel movements a week? If so you might be dealing with constipation. The way you manage constipation can drastically impact your pelvic floor function. In this blog post we will be discussing factors that influence constipation, tips and tricks to improve it, and how to know if you are experiencing constipation.

Although leaking is common it is not normal. Take our quiz to figure out what type of incontinence you have!