Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) What is Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy? Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy is a specialized form of physical therapy (PT) directed at treating pain, weakness, and/or dysfunction associated with the muscles within and around the pelvis (especially the pelvic floor). Currently, pelvic floor therapy is offered exclusively by Genevieve…
Safe Sleep for Infants While the first year of your baby’s life is full of joy, it can also bring understandable anxiety—especially around sleep. Creating a safe sleep environment can help ease some of that stress and give parents greater peace of mind. Safe sleep practices are essential not only for reducing the risk of…
How Physical Therapy Helps Headaches Headaches affect approximately 47% of the population. Headaches are a type of pain or discomfort that occurs in the face or head that can be described as throbbing, dull, constant and/or sharp. Headaches can differ depending on pain type, severity, location and frequency. Having frequent moderate to severe headaches can…
6 Reasons to Not Let Your Child W-Sit What is W-Sitting? W-sitting is a sitting position where someone sits on their bottom with their knees bent and their feet placed out to the sides behind them, forming a “W” shape with their legs. A lot of times people think that this is a natural position…
5 Training Tips for Long Distance Running in Arizona It’s the perfect time in Arizona to enjoy the outdoors! And if you are like me, you too are trying to be more active and healthy this year. One common outdoor activity here in the Valley of the Sun is running. On any given day you…
Floor Time is a therapeutic approach that fosters emotional, social, and cognitive development in children, particularly those with speech delays or developmental challenges like autism. This method is centered around play, where caregivers engage with the child at their level, typically on the floor, to build a connection, encourage communication, and support growth. Here’s a…
From Resolution to Routine: How to Stay on Track With Fitness Getting in better shape is one of the most common New Year’s resolutions—and one of the hardest to stick with. Motivation is great at the start, but real progress comes from consistency over time. The good news: you don’t need a perfect plan to…
Goal Setting For Success Do you wonder where you will be in five years? Have you thought about your main objective in life? What is it you want to achieve by the end of every day? Successes in various aspects of our life are often driven by the goals we establish. Goals lead us to…
The Importance of Hydration: Please, Drink Water! A simple fact of life is that we need three things to survive: food, air, and water. The human body is essentially made of 50% water throughout the lifespan. It varies by age, gender, and body size, but in general, we are mostly fluid. Read on to find…
How Electrical Stimulation Can Support Desensitization in CRPS Recovery Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) is a chronic pain condition often developing after injury or surgery, but not always, and is characterized by persistent pain, hypersensitivity, and changes in skin color and temperature. A hallmark symptom is allodynia, where non-painful stimuli cause significant pain. Desensitization techniques…
