The staff Doctors of Physical Therapy at EMH specialize in pre and postpartum physical therapy for a healthy pregnancy and a fast recovery after delivery. Preventing Diastasis Recti is one aspect of our expertise. Please forward to all your pregnant/new mom friends and family! Diastasis Recti Abdominis (DRA) can occur in up to 66% of…
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Diastasis Recti Abdominis (DRA) or "Split Seams" can be treated by Pelvic Physical Therapy
Diastasis Recti Abdominis (DRA) can occur in up to 66% of pregnant women due to hormones that allow ligaments and joints to relax, the increasing baby size in utero, improper weight lifting (ie heavy food bags, other children, furniture etc), a history of prior C-section or abdominal surgery and repetitive poor mechanics during daily activities and lack of regular exercise. Men…
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Check out this link ( link) to see Evelyn's interview on physical therapy for women's pelvic health in the Los Angeles Times. The app, Pelvic Track, is now available on the Apple store.
Read MorePelvic Health Physical Therapy app Launches November 2013
Watch for the launch of my new app: "Pelvic Health PT, The Hecht Program". Launch Date: November 2013!! Pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) affects women (6 out of 10) and men (#'s unknown) and includes painful intercourse (women), painful or lack of erection (men), constipation, incontinence after prostatectomy surgery (men), leaking of urine and/or feces with laughing, exercise or with the urge to go. PFD can cause abdominal bloating,…
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