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....
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Kaitlin Hartley
- Jan 5, 2022
- 3 min
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...
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Kaitlin Hartley
- Dec 10, 2021
- 3 min
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...
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Kaitlin Hartley
- Sep 21, 2021
- 5 min
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...
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Kaitlin Hartley
- Sep 5, 2021
- 7 min
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...
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Kaitlin Hartley
- Jun 12, 2021
- 4 min
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...
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Kaitlin Hartley
- Jan 21, 2021
- 5 min
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...
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Kaitlin Hartley
- Jan 12, 2021
- 3 min
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...
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Kaitlin Hartley
- Jan 7, 2021
- 3 min
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...
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Kaitlin Hartley
- Apr 14, 2020
- 4 min
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...
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Kaitlin Hartley
- Feb 27, 2020
- 3 min
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...
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Kaitlin Hartley
- Jan 16, 2020
- 4 min
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...
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Kaitlin Hartley
- Dec 5, 2019
- 3 min
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...
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