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 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 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...
Did you know that… The core is not only made of abdominal muscles? You don’t have to activate your core? A straight spine is not a good spinal posture? In his recent “17 Core Stability and Posture Myths That Annoy Me Greatly” post on his blog...
By Riva Preil Each month at Beyond Basics Physical Therapy, we have an office meeting that consists of updates on office policy and changes as well as lunch courtesy of Amy Stein. In addition, prior to each meeting, we vote on a “Love Bug,†a staff member who we...
Dear Reader, Thank you for following the Beyond Basics Blog. I hope that you enjoy READING the blog posts as much as I enjoy WRITING them! I strive to talk about topics that interest you. That being said, I cordially invite you to submit questions that you have...
