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Diastasis Recti: What it is, Where to start, and What to do?
Diastasis recti, pronounced, dī-ˈas-tə-səs l rek-ˌtī, is the separation of the connective tissue that holds the right and left abdominal muscles together in the midline of the abdomen due to increases in intra-abdominal pressure.
The Mysterious Pelvic Floor
If you’ve taken a Pilates class, you’ve probably heard your instructor talk about engaging your pelvic floor. And you’ve probably wondered... “what exactly is a pelvic floor,” “why should I engage it,” and “what should I feel.” Well, I am here to hopefully clear some of that up so you can in turn get the most out of “engaging your pelvic floor!”
Physical Therapy: An Important Part of Postnatal Care
Our health system does a wonderful job of ensuring a safe gestational period and delivery, however does very little in caring for women following childbirth. Our society even considers the common pathologies experienced during and after childbirth as “normal” because well, “you just had a baby”.
Pilates and Physical Therapy: A Beneficial Relationship
Pilates and Pilates-based equipment were founded on the basis of rehabilitation. The founder of the Pilates method, Joseph Pilates, began to develop his work in WWI. He served as an orderly in a hospital where he used his method of exercise as a form of rehabilitation for injured and sick soldiers.
Pilates Really is for Every Body
The thing I love most about Pilates is the versatility. The New Year has started off with a foot and finger injury, which has humbly limited my activity. The one constant that has allowed me to remain active has been Pilates. Not only as a form of exercise but as a form of rehabilitation.
How Physical Therapy Can Help
Many of us may be planning new health and fitness goals to get us through the Holiday Season, and plan to increase our activity levels. We applaud and encourage you as you work towards a healthier more active you and want to help you remain injury-free so you can achieve these goals.