Navigating the pregnancy literature on proper posture, exercise and sleeping alignment can be overwhelming and the guidelines presented are often not a "one size fits all". Afterall, everyone's pregnancy is unique. Below you will find some quick and easy tips that I utilized and found helpful throughout my pregnancy that kept me fit, aligned and…
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Having trouble losing the "Mom Belly" Post Baby?
Why diastasis recti may be your problem and how you may be making it worse... If you’re doing a million crunches to get your abs back post baby but can’t seem to lose that last little “pooch,” STOP!! You may be experiencing a very common postpartum complaint: diastasis recti. What is diastasis recti?…
Read MoreStrong Abs during Pregnancy and for New Mom's
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…
Read MorePregnancy achieved following manual pelvic physical therapy for Mechanical Infertility
Sumer Samhoury, MSPT Manual Physical Therapy can help some women with Mechanical Infertility achieve pregnancy. To understand what Mechanical Infertility is and how manual pelvic physical therapy helps, let’s first review the steps to becoming pregnant. Mechanics of pregnancy To achieve pregnancy, the process of ovulation and fertilization within healthy, mobile, and supported reproductive organs (ovaries,…
Read MoreDiastasis 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…
Read MoreEvelyn Hecht PT receives award for 20 years as member of HSS Rehab Network
Evelyn Hecht, PT receives an award from Hospital for Special Surgery on February 25, 2014. Her company, EMH Physical Therapy was recognized for 20 years of excellence as a Charter Member of the HSS Rehabilitation Network
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