Whether you’re squatting in a workout or simply squatting to pick something up off the floor, plenty of women (and men) wonder if this movement is inherently bad for their pelvic floor muscles. By the time you’re done reading this article, you’ll have your answer along with a solid understanding of the relationship between squatting movements and the pelvic floor …
Here’s How Often to do Pelvic Floor Exercises (A Specialist Explains)
When it comes to pelvic floor exercises, many individuals (gals and guys) wonder how often they should be performed. And while it can be different for everyone, there are thankfully some universal principles that just about everyone can follow. And if you get these parameters right, you’ll likely get your pelvic floor health sorted out as quickly and effectively as …
For the Guys: Here’s How to Relax Your Tight Pelvic Floor Muscles
The pelvic floor — everyone has one, regardless of whether or not you’re a gal or a guy. And while there is a lot of great pelvic floor information out there for the gals, there’s an unfortunate lack of information for us guys. But, fear not! This article has got you covered if you’re a guy who needs instructions on …
When and When NOT To Warm Up For Physical Therapy (And How To Do So)
What to expect for your physical therapy sessions will be a bit different for each individual and their reason(s) for visiting. Often, people wonder if they need to warm up or physically prepare for their appointment. And if you happen to wonder this same question, this article is going to walk you through all that you need to know. Warming …
Here’s How Often You Should Be Doing Your Physical Therapy Exercises
When it comes to injury rehabilitation, correcting movement dysfunction, and getting out of pain, physical exercise is vital to reaching these goals. While selecting the right types of movements or exercises to perform is a critical initial step, performing each of them with the ideal frequency is just as critical for your success. As a general rule, strengthening exercises for …
Here’s The Best Time of Day to do Your Physical Therapy Exercises
An essential component of physical therapy is therapeutic and rehabilitative exercise. The body can almost always benefit from the correct types, amounts and frequencies of movement. But if you’re not quite sure what the best time of the day may be for performing these exercises, then fear not; this article will walk you through all you need to know when …
Pro Advice: Find The Best Physical Therapist For YOU With These Tips
Going to physical therapy can be a nerve-racking experience for many people, and it can get even more overwhelming if you’re trying to find a physical therapist who is the right fit for you. As a physical therapist, I understand this and want to do all that I can to help you out with this situation. What follows within this …
The Massive Benefits of Going to Physical Therapy Before Injury
Believe it or not, one of the best things you can do is go to physical therapy when you’re not injured; physical therapists are specially trained to identify and treat areas of movement dysfunction before they become painful or problematic issues. If you aren’t in pain or haven’t been injured but you feel like something isn’t right with your movement, seeing a …
Physical Therapy Exercises: Here’s How to Stick to Them for Success
If you’re having a hard time sticking to the exercises that your physical therapist has prescribed for you, don’t beat yourself up; patient compliance with exercises over the long-term in the world of physical therapy tends to be around 20-30% (link to research study). And while it’s easy for the PT to point the finger at the patient for who’s …
Why You Want to be Fit and Strong as a Physical Therapist
If you’re wondering whether or not you need to be exceptionally fit and strong to be a physical therapist, you may find relief in hearing that you really don’t need to be. There are a number of factors that play into this however, and some very important benefits to maintaining good strength and fitness if you plan on becoming a …