Benefits of Exercise During Pregnancy
During pregnancy your body changes in response to all the hormonal surges which can disrupt the gut, back and pelvic region. The American...
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- Mar 9
- 2 min
Osgood-Schlatters & Sever's Disease
Children go through a lot of changes while they are growing up, especially physically. Bodies are getting taller because of bone and...
- Mar 3
- 1 min
Are Your Kidneys Causing Knee Pain?
Have you tried all the therapies and done all the things but you’re still having that nagging knee pain? A traditional physical therapist...
- Feb 23
- 1 min
What Exactly is Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ)?
Temporomandibular Joint Disorder or Dysfunction, or TMD, is a common condition that limits the natural functions of the jaw, such as...
- Feb 15
- 1 min
Diastasis Recti
Diastasis Recti (DR) is a common problem many women deal with postpartum. During pregnancy your rectus abdominis (six-pack muscles) are...
- Feb 9
- 1 min
Pediatric Physical Therapy at RPT
Restorative Physical Therapy prides itself on being able to treat individuals all across the lifespan, from 1 month old to 100 years old....
- Feb 4
- 1 min
Restorative's Therapy Dog, Tun!
Tun has been a very important "employee" at Restorative for almost 4 years! He took a break from office visits during the pandemic but...
- Jan 28
- 1 min
What is Diaphragmatic Breathing and why is it so important?
You may have heard the term “diaphragmatic breathing” or “belly breathing” and likely even have it on your exercise program if you are...
- Jan 19
- 2 min
Is CBD Right For Me?
Recently, CBD products have skyrocketed onto the scene following legalization of industrial hemp in 2015, and the passing of the 2018...
- Jan 11
- 2 min
Tips For Better Sleep Hygiene
Try not to drink water 2 hours before bedtime- Aim to limit water intake 2-3 hour before bedtime this will reduce the likelihood of...
- Jan 6
- 2 min
All about Vitamin D!
We all have heard of Vitamin D, but what does it do? Many of us have likely been told by our doctors that we are “vitamin D deficient”...
- Dec 20, 2021
- 2 min
All About Magnesium!
Magnesium (Mg) is a very important mineral that our body needs to function. Magnesium helps with and is responsible for energy transfer,...
- Nov 27, 2021
- 2 min
Sports Physical Therapy
Sports injuries are very common, especially as more people are seeking healthier lifestyles and communities are working together to...
- Nov 17, 2021
- 2 min
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
What is "Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy"? How can it help you? You may have heard the term “pelvic floor” before - but what exactly is it?...
- Nov 10, 2021
- 1 min
Is your liver the REAL problem?
I could talk to you about the liver for hours! The liver plays a huge role in our body and is often overlooked. The main functions of the...
- Nov 3, 2021
- 2 min
Surgery vs. Physical Therapy for Low Back Pain: What's the better option?
One of the most common complaints of patients that attend physical therapy is persistent low back pain. Low back pain is the most...
- Oct 29, 2021
- 1 min
"Peeing your pants" is NOT normal
Have you been told that “peeing your pants” is normal for “your age”? This is a lie that you should never believe. Whether you’ve given...
- Oct 5, 2021
- 2 min
Meet Maya, DPT!
Maya received her Bachelors of Science Degree in Kinesiology from The University of Maryland in 2018. She went on to further her...
- Sep 21, 2020
- 2 min
Insurance lingo and understanding your policy. Pssst, you might be covered at 100%!
Believe it or not, there are a lot of people who are unaware of what their insurance policy actually offers them. Majority don't even...
- May 12, 2020
- 2 min
In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity.
I think these cold temps (and global pandemic) has made all of us appreciate a little more the sun on our face. Just because you have to...