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Functional Movement: The Hip Hinge

Our next series that we are going to dive into is about the different exercises that improve functional performance throughout the day. There are seven different types of movement that incomposes functional tasks and today we are going to talk about hinging.  ​A hip hinge is essential to lift objects off the floor, to bend …

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Functional Movement: The Squat

Our next series that we are going to dive into is about the different exercises that improve functional performance throughout the day. There are seven different types of movement that incomposes functional tasks and today we are going to talk about squatting.  ​Squatting is essential to get off the toilet, get in and out of …

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Why Kegels Aren’t the Only Thing to Help Urinary Incontinence: Pelvic Floor Overactivity

Many times during an initial evaluation, a patient has told me that they have been doing kegels every day but they are still having leakage. I can only imagine how frustrating it would be to feel that something so simple as contracting your pelvic floor like a bicep curl every day wouldn’t be able to …

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The Great Conjunction and Why Kegels Aren’t the Only Thing to Help Urinary Incontinence: Musculoskeletal Function

Today is a special day. Today is the winter solstice and what astrologers are calling the “Great Conjunction”. The winter solstice signals the changing of the seasons. The Great Conjunction is the over-lapping of Jupiter and Saturn as we see it in the night sky. According to NASA, “The planets regularly appear to pass each …

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Why Kegels Aren’t the Only Thing to Help Urinary Incontinence: Intra-Abdominal Pressure

Many times during an initial evaluation, a patient has told me that they have been doing kegels every day but they are still having leakage. I can only imagine how frustrating it would be to feel that something so simple as contracting your pelvic floor like a bicep curl every day wouldn’t be able to …

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Why Kegels Aren’t the Only Thing to Help Urinary Incontinence: Connective Tissue Quality

Many times during an initial evaluation, a patient has told me that they have been doing kegels every day but they are still having leakage. I can only imagine how frustrating it would be to feel that something so simple as contracting your pelvic floor like a bicep curl every day wouldn’t be able to …

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Surrender and Back Pain Myth #4

I hope this finds you safe and healthy. This week has a lot of emotions floating around for many of us. Some may be sad or angry that they can’t see their families for the holidays… others may feel relief that they don’t have the obligation to see their family. Each point of view is …

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Back Pain Myth #3

This is part 3 in a 4 part series regarding myths and truths about low back pain. You may feel some challenges or biases come up if you haven’t heard these statements before. It is ok to challenge your mindset and look at various perspectives. ​Myth #3: My physician told me I can never lift, …

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Back Pain Myth 2

This is part 2 in a 4 part series regarding myths and truths about low back pain. You may feel some challenges or biases come up if you haven’t heard these statements before. It is ok to challenge your mindset and look at various perspectives. ​Myth #2: My MRI from 3 years ago said I …

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Back Pain Myth #1

For the next 4 weeks, we are going to be discussing the myths and facts surrounding low back pain. You may feel some challenges or biases come up if you haven’t heard these statements before. It is ok to challenge your mindset and look at various perspectives. ​Myth #1: I have a bad back and …

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