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Do I need Pelvic Health Therapy?!
Pelvic health PT is for everyone! I'm biased as an orthopedic and pelvic health physical therapist, but I would say likely YES! I believe...
Kaitlin Hartley
May 143 min read
6 Strategies for Painful Periods
Learn how to improve your painful periods starting today!
Kaitlin Hartley
Jan 93 min read
Bladder & Bowel Basics for a Healthier Pelvic Floor
Do you experience any of the following bladder and/or bowel symptoms?! Peeing more often than every 2-4 hours consistently Waking up more...
Kaitlin Hartley
Nov 23, 20243 min read
How to Train your Core in Pregnancy
Struggling to know what core exercises to do during your pregnancy?! You're in the right place!! There is so much information out there...
Kaitlin Hartley
Nov 19, 20243 min read
The Role of Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy in Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
What is the pelvic floor?! The pelvic floor muscles are a group of muscles that act like a sling or hammock at the base of the pelvis....
Kaitlin Hartley
Jan 14, 20233 min read
Happy Hips = Happy Pelvic Floor!
Did you know that the function of your hips affects the function of your pelvic floor muscles?! The pelvic floor muscles are directly...
Kaitlin Hartley
Jan 5, 20223 min read
Pelvic Girdle Pain in Pregnancy
My guess is that if you currently are experiencing or have experienced pelvic girdle pain during pregnancy, that is why you are here! You...
Kaitlin Hartley
Dec 10, 20213 min read
Strength Training for Runners & Injury Prevention
Runners need to be STRONG to be able to run efficiently, run pain-free, and to prevent injury. Studies have shown that each heel strike...
Kaitlin Hartley
Sep 21, 20215 min read
Looking Beyond the Gap -- Diastasis Recti (DRA)
Diastasis Recti is a thinning and widening of the linea alba (connective tissue that runs along the midline of the abdomen), which joins...
Kaitlin Hartley
Sep 5, 20217 min read
Return to Running Post-Baby
So, you think you're ready to return to running post-baby?! We are going to dive into some things to consider before you hit the pavement...
Kaitlin Hartley
Jun 12, 20214 min read
C-Section Recovery
In the United States, about 1 in 3 births are via Cesarean section. So, you had to have (or have to have) a C-section...you are not...
Kaitlin Hartley
Jan 21, 20215 min read
Breathe your way to a stronger core!
What is the 'core' made up of?? Diaphragm Abdominals (transverse abdominis) Multifidi (low back stabilizing muscles) Pelvic floor muscles...
Kaitlin Hartley
Jan 12, 20213 min read
Bridging the Gap -- Diastasis Recti Postpartum
Diastasis Recti (DR) is a separation or thinning of the connective tissue known as the linea alba that separates the rectus abdominis...
Kaitlin Hartley
Jan 7, 20213 min read
Virtual Physical Therapy for Prenatal & Postpartum Women!
How Can Virtual Physical Therapy Sessions Help Pregnant & Postpartum Women?? There are lots of questions when it comes to prenatal and...
Kaitlin Hartley
Apr 14, 20204 min read
What is the Pelvic Floor?!
The pelvic floor is a group of muscles that sit at the base of your pelvis acting like a sling or hammock. The pelvic floor muscles cover...
Kaitlin Hartley
Feb 27, 20203 min read
Postpartum Health - Things to Consider after Having your Baby
The postpartum period comes with a lot of changes and challenges-- learning how to take care of your newborn, prolonged sitting for...
Kaitlin Hartley
Jan 16, 20204 min read
Let's Talk Diastasis Recti (DR) in Postpartum Women!
What is it? Diastasis Recti (DR) is a thinning or separating of the linea alba, which is the connective tissue/fascia that connects the...
Kaitlin Hartley
Dec 5, 20193 min read
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