One of the things I love most about my job as a pregnancy, postpartum, and pelvic floor physical therapist is advocating for moms and teaching moms to advocate for themselves. Pregnancy and postpartum are some the most demanding phases of life due to the immense amount of change going on in the body and the…
With the physical changes coming on much more quickly during this twin pregnancy, I also noticed the stiffness and tightness that often accompanies pregnancy come on more quickly. To combat these feelings, I adopted a daily (or a few times a day) mobility routine. These simple movements allowed me to feel more loose, more agile,…
We have finally made it out of the dark trenches of the first trimester which means I can finally reflect on the beginning of this twin pregnancy and share my experience so far. The symptoms of this pregnancy have definitely been more and worse than my previous two pregnancies, likely because of the increased hormones…
So often I get asked, “what is the best exercise for pregnancy?” And I’m sorry to disappoint, but the truth is there is NO one right exercise that is the “best” during pregnancy. No matter how many ads you see or opinions you hear that say otherwise, the perfect pregnancy exercise just does not exist….
Did you know there is a screen to help you decide if pelvic floor therapy is right for you? It’s true! Thanks to Nicole Cozean, PT, DPT, WCS, CSCS of Pelvic Sanity, we have an easy-to-use screening tool to help people determine if they may benefit from a pelvic floor therapy assessment. Even better, this…
If you follow anything of Life Change’s Physical Therapy, you have probably noticed our tree. We chose this tree symbolically to help us carry out our philosophy and mission. In our eyes, the tree is a perfect representation of life – always changing, always going through different seasons. In the spring time, the tree blossoms…
There is NO perfect provider for everyone. As a consumer of the medical field, you have a choice when it comes to your providers, including your Physical Therapist. So how can you tell if your current physical therapy clinic/clinician is not the right fit for you? Here are some red flags to look for in…
So you’ve booked your appointment and now you’re anxiously awaiting your in-home physical therapy visit. First off, don’t stress and give yourself a pat on the back for taking this step in healing or improving your body and your life! And to qualm those nerves just a bit, I wanted to lay out what you…
Life Changes Physical Therapy is a concierge or mobile physical therapy provider – this means we come to you. And having a Doctor of Physical Therapy that provides in-home physical therapy has a multitude of benefits! Let’s take a look 👀 ❇️ You Get Undivided Attention – Tired of seeing a Doctor of Physical Therapy…
Pelvic floor therapy can help with many issues – some you may not even realize! So how do you know if physical therapy is right for you? Let’s look at the handy list below! You could benefit from a pelvic floor therapy evaluation if you have: ✅Pain in the pelvis, lower abdomen, or perineum at…