Physical Therapy for Rheumatoid Arthritis

ARTICLES Physical Therapy for Rheumatoid Arthritis What is Rheumatoid Arthritis? Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder that occurs when your immune system mistakenly attacks your own body’s tissues. It is a chronic inflammatory disorder that can affect...

Physical Therapy for Lyme Disease

ARTICLES Physical Therapy for Lyme Disease What is Lyme Disease? Lyme disease is caused by a bacteria transmitted through tick bites. In the mid-atlantic region it is typically transmitted through the bite of a deer tick. Diagnosis of Lyme disease is done by a medical...

Exercise During Pregnancy

ARTICLES Exercise During Pregnancy Authors: Ashlynn Parker PT, DPT Is exercise safe during pregnancy? The answer for most women is YES!! In fact, The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists states, “If you are healthy and your pregnancy is normal, it is...

Pelvic Floor PT/OT Interoception

ARTICLES Pelvic Floor PT/OT Interoception Authors: Madelyn Levasseur MS, OTR/L Interoception is not a word that many people are familiar with, but it can be a key part in helping both adult and pediatric pelvic floor clients learn to address their pelvic floor...

Urinary Leakage and Incontinence

ARTICLES Urinary Leakage and Incontinence Authors: Madelyn Levasseur MS, OTR/L Urinary leakage and incontinence can occur for many different reasons. Some people leak urine in response to an increase in pressure in the abdomen either from a laugh, sneeze, or cough or...