by Beyond Basics | Mar 31, 2014 | Uncategorized
By Riva Preil Prolonged sitting has been linked with obesity as well as elevated blood pressure, sugar levels, and cholesterol. Contrary to what some may believe routine exercise does NOT counteract the detrimental health effects of prolonged sitting. In fact,...
by Beyond Basics | Mar 28, 2014 | Uncategorized
By Mary Hughes PT, DPT Understanding Myofascial Release (MFR)Myofascial Release (MFR) is a holistic, therapeutic approach to manual therapy, John Barnes PT, LMT, NCTMB, is credited to the development of Myofascial Release (1). MFR offers a comprehensive approach for...
by Beyond Basics | Mar 24, 2014 | Uncategorized
By Riva Preil Pudendal neuralgia is a pain disorder associated with compression or entrapment of the pudendal nerve, an important and sensitive structure in the pelvic floor. Oftentimes, proper diagnosis of this condition is delayed because symptoms mimic other...
by Beyond Basics | Mar 19, 2014 | Uncategorized
By Riva Preil The International Pelvic Pain Society (IPPS) was established in 1996 with two primary objectives: 1) To educate health care professionals on how to diagnosis and manage chronic pelvic pain and 2) To bring hope to men and women who suffer from chronic...
by Beyond Basics | Mar 14, 2014 | Uncategorized
By Riva Preil Riva, right, with Dean Marie Dolla, left. Thanks to the help of Dean Marie Dolla, I had the pleasure of presenting a talk about pelvic floor physical therapy at Plaza College yesterday. The goal of the presentation was to educate young women about the...
