by Beyond Basics | Oct 30, 2012 | Uncategorized
I came to Amy as an out-of-town patient from the West Coast to treat anismus (pelvic floor and bowel dysfunction), that I developed after endometriosis excision surgery which included bowel resection. What I liked immediately about Amy is that she did not draw me a...
by Beyond Basics | Oct 29, 2012 | Uncategorized
Here are some updates from Amy’s experiences at the International Pelvic Pain Society conference: Here is a photo of Stephanie Prendergast, MPT, vice president of IPPS and Amy, board member and chairman of fundraising at IPPS, with Lorimer Mosley in a dress (a...
by Beyond Basics | Oct 26, 2012 | Uncategorized
By Riva Preil Not only is October the National Physical Therapy Month, but it is also the National Down Syndrome Awareness Month. Down Syndrome, also called Trisomy 21, is a congenital condition associated with nondisjunction (non-separating) of the 21st chromosome...
by Beyond Basics | Oct 24, 2012 | Uncategorized
By Riva Preil Each October, physical therapists across the country celebrate National Physical Therapy Month. There are many different types of physical therapists who work in a number of various work environments. Several of these venues include working in a hospital...
by Beyond Basics | Oct 23, 2012 | Uncategorized
By Denise Vidal In previous blogs, I took you through some fundamental Pilates’ exercises to exemplify how the breath aids in core support. I mentioned how the breath should be felt three dimensionally, moving through the front, back, and sides of your body. I...