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Women’s Health-related Therapy


Obstetrics

  • Diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders in pregnancy including carpal tunnel, low back pain, upper-back and neck pain, knee pain, tarsal tunnel syndrome, abdominal weakness
  • Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation instruction for use during labor for pain relief
  • C-section recovery- pelvic floor exercises, abdominal exercise, positioning for comfort, scar mobilization
  • Cardiovascular exercise instruction for gestational diabetes mellitus
  • Prenatal exercise instruction in proper posture, body mechanics, prevention of diastasis, prevention of urinary incontinence
  • Care during high-risk pregnancies—bed rest including range of motion, bed mobility and transfers, prevention of deconditioning, positioning

Gynecology

  • Exercise for pelvic floor musculature to prevent and treat urinary incontinence
  • Biofeedback and myofascial treatment for pelvic pain
  • Pre- and post-op education on safe exercise and proper body mechanics

Fibromyalgia

  • Instruction in use of pain-controlling modalities
  • Instruction in safe and progressive exercise program.

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