Scoliosis – mild, moderate, or severe?
Mild curve or scoliosis? Diagnosing different curves
Pelvic Floor 101
The pelvic floor works alongside the abs, back and diaphragm to maintain normal core strength.
All About the Vagus Nerve
All About the Vagus Nerve The vagus nerve is a popular topic in the wellness industry – especially with more and more people looking to manage their stress and health with meditation and breathwork. What is the vagus nerve and why should we care about it? The Vagus Nerve The vagus nerve is the 10th…
How Reformer Pilates Can Help Your Low Back Pain
How Reformer Pilates Can Help Your Low Back Pain According to the World Health Organization (WHO), low back pain (LBP) affects about 619 million people globally and is the single leading cause of disability worldwide. If you have experienced back pain, you may also been told by a doctor or someone to “Try Pilates!” to…
How do we screen for scoliosis as physical therapists?
How do we screen for scoliosis as physical therapists? Did you know that certain physical therapists can perform a non-invasive, thorough exam to determine if you may have scoliosis? You may have been told by a fitness instructor or pediatrician that you may have scoliosis. It is important to distinguish if the curvature is a…
How Mindful Movement Can Impact Your Life
How Mindful Movement Can Impact Your Life Mindful movement is a way of approaching exercise and activities with intention and purpose. It allows us to practice in a meditative manner that doesn’t require us to sit in silence and allows us to also check in with our bodies. Through mindful movement, we become more aware…
Improve your Strength with Pilates Spring Resistance
Improve your Strength with Pilates Spring Resistance Pilates with equipment can look intimidating at first, but did you know that they are designed to give you the most efficient and effective workout in a shorter amount of time? You may be wondering how the spring resistance works on a Pilates reformer and what each color…
what to expect for your first pelvic floor PT appointment
what to expect for your first pelvic floor PT appointment So you booked your first pelvic floor physical therapy appointment…now you are freaking out because you have zero clue of what to expect. We’ve all been there! Our pelvic health expert, and physical therapy intern, Shula shared some insight into what that first appointment may…
Returning to exercise postpartum- movement tips for new moms
Returning to exercise postpartum- movement tips for new moms After nine months of pregnancy, many moms are eager to get back to moving and doing the things they love. Every aspect of life looks different with a baby– including working out. Our movement expert, and physical therapy intern Shula shares her tips and tricks…
New to scoliosis bracing: common questions and ways to emBRACE your brace
New to scoliosis bracing: common questions and ways to emBRACE your brace When you have scoliosis support can come from a lot of different places: physical therapists, doctors, friends, support groups, social media, and maybe even a back brace. Depending on your age, scoliosis type, and curve progression- your orthopedist may recommend that you…