Guidelines for Safe Lifting Postpartum For many active women, getting back into the gym after giving birth can be both exciting and a little intimidating. You may be eager to return to the barbell, but also unsure of what your body is truly ready for. As a pelvic health physical therapist (and a mom myself),…

Diastasis Recti – Your guide to protecting your core from the start If you’re pregnant and noticing some changes in how your core feels or looks, you’re not alone—and you might be experiencing diastasis recti. As a pelvic health physical therapist (and yes, a mom who’s been through it myself), I want to help you…

How Pregnancy Affects the Pelvic Floor: Changes You Should Know About Pregnancy is one of the most incredible transformations the human body can go through—but let’s be honest, it doesn’t always feel magical. As a pelvic health physical therapist and mom of young kids, I’ve experienced firsthand how little we’re told about what pregnancy really…

Postpartum Running: Key Milestones to Hit First As both a pelvic health physical therapist and a mom who couldn’t wait to lace up her running shoes again after having kids, I know the excitement and impatience that comes with wanting to return to your old routine. Running can feel like a symbol of normalcy, strength,…

Myths About Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy: Busted As a pelvic health physical therapist—and a mom of young kids myself—I’ve had more conversations than I can count with women who are unsure, nervous, or even a little embarrassed to talk about pelvic health. I get it. These topics aren’t always easy to bring up, even with…

Postpartum Core & Pelvic Floor Healing: Your Roadmap to Recovery Recovering from childbirth is a big deal—physically, emotionally, and everything in between. As a pelvic health physical therapist (and yes, also a mom who’s been through it!), I know firsthand how important it is to support your body through the healing process—especially when it comes…

Safe Pregnancy Exercises Exercise During Pregnancy: What’s Safe & How to Feel Strong Staying active during pregnancy isn’t just safe—it’s encouraged! But figuring out which exercises are actually beneficial (and which might be too much) can feel a little overwhelming when your body is changing week by week. At Rehab 2 Perform, we’re here to…

Now that you’ve watched the video, let’s break it down a bit more. A Kegel is a simple but powerful exercise that targets the pelvic floor muscles—the muscles that act like a hammock to support your bladder, uterus (in women), rectum, and other pelvic organs. Strengthening these muscles can have a big impact on your…

Find the Right Balance for Your Body with Exercise and Your Pelvic Floor When it comes to exercise, most of us focus on goals like strength, endurance, or flexibility. But there’s one crucial muscle group that often gets overlooked—the pelvic floor. These deep core muscles play a major role in everything from posture and stability…

Dr. Manolya Martin, a specialist in women’s health here at Rehab 2 Perform Reston, explains the importance of pelvic floor physical therapy and how it can help individuals improve their quality of life. Key Takeaways: Everyone has a pelvic floor – it’s a group of muscles like any other in your body.Common issues treated at…