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75% of women will experience abdominal, hip, groin, pelvic or back pain with sex at some point in their lives. Pregnancy, postpartum and menopausal changes can exacerbate this pain. Pelvic PT can...
Feeling lost during menopause? Learn how pelvic floor PT can help you improve joint pain, including hip and back pain, vaginal discomfort including pain and itching, and bowel and bladder concerns...
Why Would I Need Pelvic PT After a C-Section? The rate of cesarean delivery in the United States is about 33%. There are many different reasons for a cesarean delivery and it can be a life saving...
We often see patients referred for tendon pain that limits their participation in sports and other activities. Most treatments before seeing us involve stretching, taping, and rest, yet the problem...
Breathing Mechanics We should ideally be diaphragmatically breathing with daily tasks and exercises. The diaphragm is an umbrella shaped muscle that sits in the bottom of the rib cage just below the...
Return to Running We’ve finally reached the time of year with maximum sunshine, and everyone is looking to spend more time outside. Workouts tend to transition from indoor classes to outdoor walking...
If you scroll through Instagram or Facebook, you are bound to see lists and reels of people demonstrating exercises that are good for your core and pelvic floor and ones you should avoid at all costs...
Ankle sprains are surprisingly common, accounting for 15% of sports injuries in the United States. Among them, lateral (on the outside) ankle sprains are the most frequent. If you’ve ever had...
Sacroiliac joint (SIJ) region pain is one of the most common things I see amongst my patients, especially in the pregnant and newly postpartum populations. The SIJ is the connection between the spine...
Spring sports are just around the corner, and if you’ve been diligently training during the winter, good job! Strengthening your body and honing your skills are crucial preparations for the...
“I only pee if I laugh a lot or when I’m sick and am coughing more frequently.” “I just make sure to wear black leggings so that if I pee during the workout class, no one can tell.” “I wear a liner...
Hi, I’m Dr. Drew Abatangelo, PT, SCS, OCS, and I’m a Physical Therapist with a passion for all things sports! I’ve dedicated myself to continuous education, earning additional board...
“I’m embarrassed to tell anyone about this.” Bladder leakage. Gas and stool incontinence. Constipation. Pelvic organ prolapse or “bladder drop”. Pain with sex. This is what I treat every single...
For those of you under the age 65: Listen up. I’ve treated about a thousand people over the age of 65 over the past 13 years. Based on what I’ve seen, and considering continuing downward trends of...
A diastasis recti is a normal adaptation that occurs during later pregnancy to make room for a growing baby. The separation occurs between the two sides of the rectus abdominis (“six-pack” muscles)...
When you’re injured, navigating the world of rehabilitation can be tricky. The list of choices for information and help from those wanting your attention is not short. There are social media...
It is never normal to pee your pants, yet studies have found that anywhere from 30-80% of female athletes experience some form of bladder leakage (urinary incontinence) during their sport. Bladder...
So often it goes like this A few weeks ago, while sitting at a table at a wedding reception, the gentleman next to me leaned in and said, “I have a confession to make.” I quickly became a little...