By Riva Preil Sure, they may be cute, comfortable, and convenient in an attempt to beat the summer heat…but from a biomechanical perspective, flip-flops may be a poor choice for your summer footwear. Consider the force that is sent through the lower extremities to...
By Riva Preil It is well known that a defective BRCA-1 gene has been associated with increased risk of developing breast cancer. However, scientists under the auspices of the National Institutes of Health have recently discovered an additional clinical feature...
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy for Men By Mary Hughes Erectile dysfunction is a commonly known diagnosis with an extensive amount of advertising by pharmaceutical companies. Erectile dysfunction drugs work by increasing blood flow to the penis in order to allow an...
Hi, BBPT friends! We’re pleased to share that Amy was recently interviewed by Dr. Stephen Kanter and Steve Stracquatanio on Seton Hall University’s fantastic Health Exchange Radio Show on their WSOU station as a pelvic floor specialist! Click here to...
By Riva Preil After several months, the disease progresses to the third stage, late disseminated phase, if untreated. By this point, the disease has spread throughout the body and to multiple organs which severely impairs one’s ability to function. The joint pain...
By Riva Preil Lyme disease is a bacterial infection (belonging to the Borrelia genus) which is transmitted via infected ticks. The disease is named after the towns Lyme and New Lyme, Connecticut, where many cases were reported in 1975. It is considered a vector...
