Postpartum Physical Therapy In France, all people who have given birth are prescribed pelvic floor physical therapy. While seeing a pelvic floor physical therapist in the postpartum period is not yet standard practice in the United States, more and more
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Marathon Training Tips
Thinking of Running Your First Marathon? It’s Boston Marathon season! As we watch all of the amazing athletes conquer Heartbreak Hill on April 17th, many of us end up with the running bug and may feel inspired to begin
Women’s History Month: Women In Physical Therapy
Women’s History Month: Women In Physical Therapy Happy March everyone! March is Women’s History month so we wanted to take the opportunity to celebrate the vital role that women played in the development, growth, and evolution of physical therapy.
Skiing Injury Prevention and Form Tips
Skiing Injury Prevention and Form Tips The Winter Season is upon us and for many that means skiing vacations, long weekends skiing, and more time spent on the slopes. If you have sustained a skiing injury, are experiencing pain after
Hiking Injury Prevention and Tips
Hiking Injury Prevention and Tips Are you a hiker experiencing pain? Are you interested in hiking more, but would like stay injury free? If so, Girl Fit Physical Therapy can help! Our physical therapists can help treat injuries sustained from
Incontinence in Female Athletes
Urinary Incontinence and Young Female Athletes Urinary incontinence in female athletes is common. A recent study found that compared to sedentary women, athletes had a 177% higher risk of urinary incontinence. What is urinary incontinence? Urinary incontinence is
Off Season Strength – Fitness Classes are Back at Girl Fit!
Fitness Classes are Back at Girl Fit! Off Season Strengthening & Fitness As the school year comes to an end, so do many sports seasons. This means many young athletes take a well deserved break from their sport for the
Pelvic Health Physical Therapy — It’s Not Just Kegels!
Pelvic Health Physical Therapy — It’s Not Just Kegels! When many people hear “pelvic floor”, they often think of kegels. While doing a Kegel (contracting the muscles in your pelvic floor) can be helpful in some instances, it is not
Shoulder Strength & Flexibility in Gymnastics
Shoulder Strength & Flexibility in Gymnastics Why your shoulders are so important if you’re a gymnast Gymnasts are known for being strong and flexible. There are many things about gymnastics that make it such a unique sport. One of