Your Roadmap 2 Recovery Postpartum
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
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…
Pelvic Floor Health- What is a Kegel?
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…
Pelvic Floor Health & Exercise: The Right Balance
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…
Pelvic Health Physical Therapy at Rehab 2 Perform
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…
Shoulder Injuries: Train Smarter, Not Harder
Avoid Overtraining & Maximize Your Gains As a physical therapist who works with athletes and fitness enthusiasts, I see a common trend—many people believe that pushing harder and training longer will always lead to better results. The truth is, overtraining can have the opposite effect. Instead of progress, it leads to injury, decreased performance, and…
Pelvic Health & Your Core Strength
The Link Between Core Strength & Pelvic Health – Why Your Abs and Pelvic Floor Work Together Hey there, fellow moms (and anyone else curious about pelvic health)! If you’ve ever wondered why core strength is such a big deal when it comes to your pelvic floor, you’re in the right place. As a pelvic…
Pelvic Floor Dysfunction – When 2 Seek Help
Common Signs of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Hey there, mama (or soon-to-be mama, or maybe just someone wondering what’s up with their pelvic floor)! If you’ve ever sneezed and thought, “Uh-oh,” or felt like something just isn’t right down there, you are not alone. As a pelvic health physical therapist at Rehab 2 Perform—and a mom…
What Is Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy?
A Physical Therapist & Mom’s Perspective on Pelvic Health As a pelvic health physical therapist at Rehab 2 Perform—and a mom myself—I get it. Our bodies go through a lot, whether it’s pregnancy, childbirth, workouts, or just the daily grind of life. We juggle careers, fitness goals, and family responsibilities, all while trying to feel…
Pelvic Floor Health for Active Women
Feature on R2P, from The Columbia Mom! Read the Full Article here The Importance of Pelvic Floor Health for Active Women from a Pelvic Floor Specialist in Columbia, MD For many active ladies, whether you’re a runner, weightlifter, active HIIT enthusiast, Peloton junkie, or fan of high-impact sports, staying strong and injury-free is a top…