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Posture and the Pelvis: Part Deux

In Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy by pelv_admin3 Comments

    “Share the load” – Samwise Gamgee “It’s all about the base ” – Meghan Trainor “Drop it like it’s hot” – Snoop Dogg   Some different quotes from last time, but after reading today’s post you’ll understand how Samwise, Ms. Trainor and Dr. Dogg are all talking about posture and the pelvis, and they didn’t even know it.   …

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Pelvic Girdle Pain During Pregnancy

In Pregnancy/Postpartum by pelv_admin3 Comments

We all know one or two of those superhero mamas that REALLY enjoy being pregnant.  You know, the ones that can eat anything without feeling nauseous during their first trimester or the ones that are able to run 20 miles a week until they deliver.  Yes, pregnancy is a beautiful part of life and yes, we are happy for those …

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Diastasis Recti: Closing The Gap Between Research and Function

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By Admin   During pregnancy and the postpartum period, many women suffer from both functional and cosmetic issues caused from the widening of the abdominal wall from stretch and pressure generated from the growing uterus. This stretching can result in a separation of the rectus abdominis muscle, known as a diastasis recti (DR).  Diastasis recti occur in approximately 66% of …