By: Stephanie Ruopp Do you “leak” every time you sneeze, cough or laugh too hard? It could be the result of PFD (pelvic floor dysfunction) and it’s no laughing matter. It occurs when the pelvic floor becomes stretched, weakened or overly tight. Beyond urinary incontinence, other common symptoms of PFD can include bowel incontinence, sexual […]
What Is Proper Alignment For Your Wrists?
By: Stephanie Ruopp Do you experience wrist pain? It’s no wonder. The human hand consists of 29 bones, 29 joints, 123 ligaments, 34 muscles and 48 nerves. There’s a lot going on there! If you have a very active lifestyle, it’s fairly easy to understand how your wrists could be taking the brunt of these […]
Using GYROTONIC® to Relieve Back Pain and Stiffness
By: Stephanie Ruopp Often times, back pain is generalized and difficult to diagnose. On occasions where nothing shows up on an x-ray or a scan, it might be that you’re experiencing pain in your back, but the source of the problem is actually elsewhere. The simple truth is – if your spine is not properly […]
Pilates and Physical Therpay for Internal Rotation of the Femur
By: Stephanie Ruopp Have you ever been told you’re pigeon-toed or knock-kneed? If so, chances are you have internal rotation of the femur. Actually, we all have some degree of internal rotation of the femur. But in some cases, the degree to which the femur is rotated is more severe. There’s a wide range of […]
Benefits of Combining Pilates with Physical Therapy
By: Stephanie Ruopp After an injury or surgery, it’s pretty standard practice to go to physical therapy. And if you’ve ever had physical therapy, you’ve probably noticed that they recommend laying off your exercise program. They want you to put a halt on your running, spinning or boot camp exercises. And with good reason. But […]
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