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As a pelvic floor physical therapist, many of my clients are female. But I have specialized training to help males too! Equipped with the most advanced tools and techniques in the industry, like Visceral Manipulation, Low Pressure Fitness, and the Redcord suspension system, I can help you overcome pain and pelvic floor dysfunction, regardless of your gender.

Diastasis recti abdominis (DRA), also commonly known as abdominal separation, is a condition in which the connective tissue (linea alba) between the right and left side of the rectus abdominis (six-pack muscle) is widened. It typically occurs during pregnancy, when natural separation must occur to accommodate the growth of the uterus and fetus. This separation affects up to 70% of postpartum females.

Visceral manipulation is a gentle type of manual therapy treatment focused on the organs and associated connective tissue. As a pelvic health physical therapist, I use it often to treat a wide variety of conditions across all ages and genders. Some common conditions that Visceral Manipulation helps includes: musculoskeletal problems like lower back pain, sciatica, and neck pain...

When it comes to recovery from an injury or surgery, PT is often a vital component of the healing process. It helps restore movement, strength, and functionality, addressing the specific needs of the individual. When it comes time to discharge my patients from PT, I am constantly trying to find ways to promote healthy ways to stay active and strong to reduce the risk for re-injury.

If you suffer from pelvic floor dysfunction, Low Pressure Fitness (LPF) may be the answer to your problem. LPF is a holistic movement system that combines breathing, posture, and low-impact exercises to improve core strength and pelvic health. The practice uses "hypopressive" breath techniques, which involve controlled breathing phases that create a suctioning effect, activating deep core muscles and the pelvic floor.

Whether you consider yourself an expert on the pelvic floor or you are just exploring what the heck goes on “down there,” it never hurts to have a better understanding of the essential functions of the pelvic floor. The pelvic floor is more than a complex network of ligaments, muscles, and connective tissue (fascia). This dome-shaped structure has five extremely important “S” functions.

I love Pilates! So naturally, I think that it is an awesome modality for most physical therapy diagnoses. But it has been shown to be especially beneficial for people with scoliosis. I was trained by Polestar Pilates and their principles are: breath, axial elongation, movement integration, organization of head, neck and shoulders, spinal articulation, centering, control, flow and precision.

As a pelvic health physical therapist at Activcore in New Jersey, I find myself talking about the pelvis all day long. After all, people are excited to learn about this fast growing area of physical therapy practice. And they have many, many questions! So here are some of the most common I get asked...

As we begin the new year, many of us set resolutions around fitness and wellness, aiming to develop habits that support our long-term health goals. If you're new to Pilates or want to enhance your Pilates practice this year, Activcore's Semi-private Pilates sessions could be perfect for you. Offering a unique blend of individualized instruction and the energy of a small group...

As a physical therapist who specializes in vestibular rehabilitation, I see many people with vertigo. They typically come in with dizziness that's debilitating. The good news is that I can usually fix it in just one or two treatments. But before I get into that, let me explain what vertigo is.